🌱 Thousands Receive SNAP Benefits + Stewart Mill Apartments Shooting

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Former Birmingham mayor's grandson sentenced to life in prison in Douglas County
• Person shot in Douglasville on Tuesday
• Georgia reinstates six-week abortion ban

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 63 Low: 55.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Former Birmingham mayor Cooper Green’s grandson, Dewey Green, has been sentenced to life in prison in Georgia after ramming a woman's car and then running her over in 2014. After originally being convicted in 2015, a Georgia Supreme Court overturned that ruling in November 2019 because a key witness’ testimony was excluded. Green, now 31, was found guilty in Douglas County and was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 40 years, for felony murder and three counts of aggravated assault. (AL.com)
2. Thousands of Georgians finally received their SNAP benefits the day before Thanksgiving after unusual delays. The Georgia Department of Human Services said the delay was due to an influx of applications coupled with staffing shortages. "If I didn't get them, my kids wouldn't have had a Thanksgiving," said Douglasville resident Samantha Abrams said. "That would've been the saddest thing. I really would've fallen into a deep depression." (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Douglasville police officers were dispatched to a call of a person shot on Nov. 23. The call came in at 5:28 p.m. and officers went to the Stewarts Mill Apartments where the suspect was taken into custody. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing and there were no further details as of Friday evening. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Georgia Supreme Court reinstated the state's law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy on Wednesday. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney had overturned the ruling last week citing it was "unconstitutional." Though Wednesday's decision is not the final word on the law, it did ban abortion at six weeks immediately. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Douglasville area. Available properties range from an 880 sq. ft., two-bed, one-bath home for $219,000 to a $554,000 home with four beds, four baths, and 2,388 sq. ft. Get all the property details at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Thanksgiving Adoption Event At PetSmart (12:00 PM)
• **FAMILY DAY** - Smiling Is My Favorite At Painting With A Twist (12:00 PM)
• 3rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast At The Never Alone Clubhouse (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Douglasville area at the link! (Douglasville Patch)
• REMINDER: The Douglas County Courthouse will reopen for regular business on Monday, Nov. 28 at 8:00am. Early voting on Monday begins at 8:30am. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• In search of some holiday events next month? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Dec. 3, the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center will be hosting Breakfast With Santa at 9:00 a.m. The Douglasville Police Department will also hold Christmas with the Cops Festival at the police department on Dec. 10. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you Monday 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.