🌱 UWG Campus Safety Grant + Local Teen Named Alternate For Team USA

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Local launches course for business loan brokers.
• UWG receives grant to improve campus safety.
• Douglasville teen named Team USA alternate.

But first, today's weather:

A t-shower in spots; warmer. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A local finance leader is offering a new AI-based course for business loan brokers. Cheryl Tibbs and her company AI Marvels designed the course to help brokers improve their lead-generation tactics and automate tasks that once had to be done manually. The course is currently open for enrollment online. (isStories)
2. The University of West Georgia recently received a grant to improve the equipment and infrastructure behind the university's portable alert system. The upgraded system will be deployed across UWG's campuses in Douglasville, Carrollton, and Newnan. Implementation of the new system is expected to be complete by Spring 2024. (The City Menus)
3. A Douglasville teen has been named as an alternate for Team USA in the 2023 Goalball Youth World Championships. Christopher Morgan and Khayree Lofton, a second alternate, will join the five-player team for the championship next month in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Team USA previously won the gold medal at the tournament in 2017. (Tamarac Talk)
4. Farmer's Table in Douglasville will host a special Summer Market tomorrow, Jun. 24. The event will run from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Stop by to enjoy local vendors, live music, food trucks, and more. (Douglasville Patch)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the Douglas County Public Library for LEGOs at the Library on Jun. 26, or enjoy decorating your own sunglasses at Dog River Public Library on Jun. 27. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, June 23

• Mandela Market Days Holiday Festival At Douglasville Conference Center (9:00 AM)
• Ladies' Night At Starr Food Lounge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plenty of cats and dogs are still waiting to be adopted from Douglasville shelters. Click to meet Rosie, Bailey, and the other pets still searching for their forever homes. (Douglasville Patch)
• There is still time to register for the Kids Law Enforcement Academy, hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Central Baptist Church. The program runs Jul. 18-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Email skimball@sheriff.douglas.ga.us or call (678) 486-1297 to learn more and register. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Douglas County E-911 has teamed up with CodeRED Community Notification System to help residents receive timely emergency notifications. Sign up for free here. (Douglas County E-911 via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.