🌱 'Stuff The Bus' Supply Drive + Outdoor Yoga On Saturdays

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Humid with drenching t-storms. High: 90 Low: 72.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville, your community needs your help! The Douglas County School System is currently running its "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive from now until Jul. 18. Stop by the DCSS central office to make a donation of school supplies, personal hygiene items, and certain clothing items. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
2. Looking to add a little zen into your life? From now until Aug. 27, Ike Owings Community Center is hosting outdoor yoga every Saturday at 10:00 am. Sessions are $10 a person and all ages are welcome. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
3. Douglasville's Junior Range camp is rapidly approaching! The 5-day camp includes hands-on, guided activities designed to help children learn more about Douglasville's parks and foster a connection to the natural world. The camp runs from Jul. 25-29 and is open to children from 5 to 12. Register by Jul. 15 to get your child a spot! (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
4. On Thursday afternoon, Douglas County District 3 Commissioner Tarenia Carthan broke ground on Punkintown Park. Commissioner Carthan was joined by Vice Chair Kelly G. Robinson and District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III at the groundbreaking. The commissioner has long looked to bring another park into her district. (Press Release Desk )
5. Douglas County is looking to streamline and enhance the bidding process for vendors for city projects. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners joined the Georgia Purchasing Group to publish and distribute the upcoming bid opportunities on the new system. Currently, Vendors can register for projects online at the Douglas County website. (Press Release Desk )

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Today in Douglasville:

• Yoga with Terrie At Alpaca Haven (9:00 AM)
• Dough Bowl Candle Making With Pacas At Freedom Candle Bar (11:00 AM)
• Snuggly Blanket Workshop At 1320 Dorris Rd (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Brook Demeke, one of Douglas County's Senior Assistant District Attorneys! Brook has been a part of the office for just over a year. Brook seeks to provide justice for crime victims in a firm but compassionate manner and to defend the community from those who seek to foster chaos. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department is having its annual Hollis Street Jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the Community Outreach house located at 8304 Hollis Street. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Douglas County District Attorney's Office appreciates the work that AEquitas does to help prosecutors combat gender-based violence. Thank you for recognizing the work of their amazing team in securing justice for survivors of domestic violence. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all Monday morning 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.