🌱 Today's Community Job Fair + Comprehensive Plan Roadshow Dates

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community. Including updates on...

• Information about the upcoming community job fair
• A local judge reads to elementary students
• Upcoming events for next week

But first, today's weather:

An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny. High: 81 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglasville Police Department is holding a Community Job Fair today, Mar. 25! Of the employers in attendance, several are seeking individuals to start immediately. Attendees can expect the following businesses to be in attendance: Graham Spray Equipment, iCommute Kids Transportation, Elwood Staffing, and many more. You can see more details about the event at the link. (City of Douglasville, GA)
2. The City of Douglasville is holding a Special Meeting on Mar. 30. Taking place at the Douglasville Conference Center on Mar. 30 at 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to attend a special meeting to adopt the 2024 fiscal year budget. Public listening is available via a live stream on YouTube. (City of Douglasville, GA)
3. A local judge recently read to a class of elementary school students. Juvenile Court Judge Talia Nurse visited students at Eastside Elementary School as part of the school's “Ladies Love Literacy” event. She read to students and educated them on her job as a judge. (GACourts via Twitter)
4. District 1 will see the Douglas County Comprehensive Plan this week. Residents of District 1 will have two upcoming opportunities to review critical elements of the land use vision of the Douglas County Comprehensive Plan. The first is at the Town Hall meeting on Mar. 30, and the second is on Apr. 1 at a Coffee and Conversation event with Commissioner Henry Mitchell III. (Celebrate Douglas County)
5. In search of some fun plans for the weekend and next week? Douglasville Calendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Mar. 31, Patrice will be hosting a wine tumbler night at the Cultural Arts Council. The Cultural Arts Council will also hold a Bracelet Bar event at the Cultural Arts Center in April. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

• The Pink Santa Hat Movement 5K At Douglas County High School (8:00 AM)
• Self-Guided Love & Hiking Date For Couples At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center – Recommended (10:00 AM)
• Shred360 Shred Event At Lithia Springs Library, Lithia Springs (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Remember that government offices will close for Easter. In observance of Good Friday and Easter, city offices will be closed from Apr. 7-10. (City of Douglasville, GA via Twitter)
• The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring! Do you think you have what it takes to be a Douglas County Deputy? The county is currently hiring certified deputies, jailers, and communications officers. You can apply at the link or in person. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
• The State of the County address date was announced. In partnership with Council for Quality Growth, the Douglas Chamber of Commerce invites interested parties to hear the State of the County address on Apr. 19. You can attend the event by registering here. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Empowerment Through Music and Maintaining Good Health Community Event (March 25)
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You're all caught up for today! See you soon for your next 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.