🌱 History Trail Celebration + Cultural Arts Center Holds Gala

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Including news about...

• A celebration of the Douglas County History Trail this weekend
• The annual Cultural Arts Council gala
• A string of recent hospital closings

But first, today's weather:

Cold with occasional rain. High: 48 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Painting with a Twist in Douglasville will be hosting a family day on Saturday, Nov. 19. Campers Have S'More Fun will combine art, fun, and a great way to spend time together as a family. The location is BYOB and encourages people to bring beverages and snacks. (UNation)
2. The new Douglas County History Trail is being celebrated this Saturday, Nov. 19. Douglas County Travel & Tourism will be promoting the trail with an event at the Douglas County Museum of History & Art. The trail provides an educational look at historic Douglas County locations dating all the way back to the 1800s. (UNation)
3. This weekend, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County will be having its annual Gala and Auction. The theme this year will be "Mosaic: Around the World." The Gala will celebrate the accomplishments of the Arts Council over the past year and raise funds for 2023. The event will include an elegant meal, dancing, live cultural performances, and a silent auction. (Georgia Patch)
4. Georgia residents may be in greater danger of dying from a stroke due to a recent string of local hospital closings. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health report, more than 4,820 Peach State residents died from a stroke in 2020, including 19 percent that were under age 65. However, with closings of major medical centers like Wellstar Atlanta earlier this month, there are fewer hospitals in the Atlanta metro area to treat these emergencies. The full story on WABE features individual accounts of Georgians who have experienced strokes and/or disparities in healthcare access, including Douglasville resident Desric Seecheran, who suffered a stroke at age 32 nearly a decade ago. (WABE)
5. Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Douglasville area. Available positions include sales account executive, customer service representative, shipping supervisor, and more. Click the link for more details about companies hiring in the area and their applications. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Top Producer Focus Group At Village Premier Collection (1:00 PM)
• BOC Commission Meeting At Citizens Hall (6:00 PM)
• Funding Your Higher Education At Studio T (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Come out and support all your favorite local small businesses at the Douglasville Fall Pop-Up! There will be food, fun, furniture, jewelry, crafts, and much more. (EventBrite)
• The Annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner at the West Metro Church of God is this Wednesday! Bring your family for an evening of festive fun. (West Metro)
• Whiskey fans won't want to miss a very special Bourbon Dinner Featuring Bulleit Bourbon on Nov. 17! To view the menu and find ticket information, visit the link. (UNation)

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Events:

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.