🌱 Spring Fling At Clinton Happening Today + DPD's Search For Suspect

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening these days in town, including:

• Spring Fling at Clinton today
• A Douglasville man convicted
• Call for help from the Douglasville Police Department in identifying a suspect

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm. High: 70 Low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Although Georgia weather is unpredictable, the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department has determined the sunny and 75-degree weather is enough for the Spring Fling at Clinton Park to be back on! From 12-4 p.m. today, you can enjoy a free family fun day with carnival rides, a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, and more! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
2. On Apr. 17, Tyreeq English-Richards pleaded guilty to multiple counts of rape, aggravated child molestation, and child molestation before Chief Superior Court Judge William “Beau” McClain. English-Richards had sexually assaulted a 14-year-old victim while staying at a friend's house in Douglas County where he was not allowed due to being a registered sex offender and was also found guilty of impregnating three other young girls between the ages of 13 and 14. He received a sentence of life with the first 70 years to be served in prison without the possibility of parole. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
3. The Douglasville Police Department needs your help in a new case. The person pictured on the department's Facebook page is a suspect in a simple battery case. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is encouraged to contact Det. Gibbs at (678) 293-1823 or Gibbsb@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. Join the Douglasville Police Department today for its next event in the Youth Peace Summit series. This Saturday's summit will center on conflict resolution and takes place between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Like the rest of the series events, this is a free event to attend and light refreshments will be served. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. Congratulations to Mt. Carmel kindergarten student, Amelia Sunu, who was the Metro RESA winner for her Young Georgia Authors writing submission. Her piece will go on to compete at the state level of the competition. She and her classmates got to enjoy a sweet treat from Crumbl for her win! (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Mandela Market Days Holiday Festival At 2818 Fairburn Road (9:00 AM)
• Artpaca Arts & Crafts Spring Festival At 1320 Dorris Road (10:00 AM)
• Books for Africa Collection At Keller Williams Cityside Atlanta-Douglasville (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The State of the County Address was held on Apr. 19 in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber and the Council for Quality Growth. While a full version of the event will be posted soon, in the meantime, click through the photos that serve as a miniature recap of some scenes from the day at the link. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the 2023 Elementary Intramural Sports March Madness Basketball Tournament. Led by Coach Cleon Kennedy, the Bright Star Elementary School Comets became the champions in a nail-biting game against Sweetwater Elementary School on Mar. 30. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department will hold its next 21st Century Concepts to Parenting class on Tuesday, May 16. The class will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Douglasville Police Department community room with community leaders Tara Nichols and Alice Jackson discussing various topics. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.