🌱 Upcoming Ice Cream Social + DPD Town Hall + Pop-Up Party

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Ice Cream Social for adults 50+
• Douglasville Police Department town hall meeting
• Mini Minnows swim lessons for toddlers

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 87 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The City of Douglasville will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Friday, Aug. 18 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center. This event is part of the city's Activities for Adults 50+ series. This event is free, and is an opportunity for local adults to socialize and connect. To register, call 770-920-3009. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
2. The Douglasville Police Department (DPD) has announced an upcoming DPD Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the police department's community room. The topics for this town hall meeting will cover gang and drug identifiers for parents and an overview of crime statistics for Douglasville. To learn more, contact Sergeant Shannon Dean at deans@douglasvillega.gov or call 678.293.1621. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Mini Minnows Swim Lessons are set to begin in September at the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center. Level One courses are for children who are four months to eighteen months old, and Level Two courses are for children who are nineteen months to three years old. Classes will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with a limit of five children per class. Parents or guardians will stay with their children during classes, which will cover how children can safely submerge, holding techniques, and skills for future swim lessons. To learn more, call 770-489-2175. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
4. Are you looking for a new career opportunity to connect you with the greater Douglasville community? Douglas County is hiring for multiple full-time positions, including Program Aide, Senior Services Aide, and Animal Control Officer. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County, Georgia)
5. In case you missed it, there will be a Tasty Treat Summer Pop-Up Party on Aug. 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This free event will take place at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville and will feature baked goods, jams, funnel cakes, and more. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, August 8

• Veteran Pickleball At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (9:00 AM)
• Church Street Farmers Market (New Location) At Douglasville Conference Center (3:00 PM)
• Training Tuesdays: Zumba At O'Neal Plaza (4:30 PM)
• Brothers Brunch Foundation Presents "Tuesday Night Talks" At Blu Rose Art Bistro (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Aug. 29, Douglas County Parks and Recreation is working with the Georgia Department of Public Health to offer free vaccines for COVID-19 and the flu. Vaccines will be available at Deer Lick Park from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• The Cultural Arts Council in Douglasville/Douglas County is asking for your input! As a nonprofit organization, they are seeking input on programming ideas in order to better serve the local community. Click here to fill out a survey and share your thoughts. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
• On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 5:00 p.m., Douglasville Books will be hosting a storytime event in Spanish and sign language. Along with storytime, there will be ice cream for participants, crafts, and coloring. (Douglasville Books via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.