🌱 STEM Basketball Program + Veteran Awarded Habitat For Humanity

Welcome back, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 74.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The WNBA's Atlanta Dream team and Microsoft have teamed up to offer an innovative basketball camp in Douglasville that teaches girls STEM concepts using sports. Girls ages 6 to 14 can register today for the event on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Douglas County High School. All participants will receive Atlanta Dream prizes including a commemorative t-shirt, bag, and team photo. (WNBA.com)
2. The Douglasville Police Department is working with the FBI to investigate a case of "ghost guns" being trafficked in the Atlanta metro area. Three suspects, including two from the nearby towns of Marietta and Acworth, face various charges in connection to the weapons, which had been illegally modified to fire automatically. All three men were indicted by a federal grand jury on Jul. 12. (CBS 46 News)
3. A man from Douglasville was one of three suspects to be arrested for alleged involvement in a fraudulent bank transaction plot. On Jul. 22, bike patrol and plain clothes officers working in the Greenwich area responded to reports of fraudulent activity at a nearby bank, where they detained the three suspects. 21-year-old Anwar David Buchanan of Douglasville faces Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 4, Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft 3, and more. (Greenwich Free Press)
4. Habitat for Humanity has awarded a disabled Army veteran a brand new home in Douglasville. Local house sponsors include Chapelhill Church in Douglasville and Jimmy DeFoor, owner of DeFoor Plumbing. The veteran, 30-year-old Kelly Price, will move into the home with her three young children. (Yahoo News)
5. The University of Georgia Extension of Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties is offering a Georgia Master Naturalist Program beginning Aug. 25. During this 11-week program, participants will explore Georgia habitats and ecosystems and learn the impact humans have on nature. Registration is still open and will close on Aug. 18. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• AMP'D Politics Power Breakfast At Douglasville Conference Center (8:00 AM)
• Virtual QuickBooks Workshop At Douglas County Chamber (Virtual) (10:00 AM)
• Meet Your Organizer At Douglas County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the Douglasville area? Two open houses are taking place this Saturday, Jul. 30. Check out the link to learn more! (Douglasville Patch)
• Don't miss the Douglasville Police Department's annual Hollis Street Jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Community Outreach house. Admission is free! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Free vendor registration is now open for September Saturdays in Douglas County! Check out the link for answers to frequently asked vendor questions and information on how to register. (Celebrate Douglas County)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.