🌱 Woman Convicted Of Stabbing Husband + Blairs Bridge Rd. Closure

Good morning, everybody. It's Wednesday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community news matters! In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• A Douglasville woman's conviction for stabbing her husband.
• Douglasville's 148th Birthday celebration.
• Information about the Blair's Bridge road closure this week.

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A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 73 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A Douglas County woman was convicted of stabbing her husband to death. As of last Friday, Feb. 24, 32-year-old Jasmine Williams was convicted of malice murder, aggravated assault, and felony murder. In 2020, she was suspected of inflicting a four-inch stab wound on her then-husband, Darzjai Williams, on Oct. 17, 2020 in Douglasville. She faces a life sentence. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. On Saturday, Feb. 25, the City Of Douglasville celebrated its 148th birthday. If you didn't get to take part in the celebration, at the Douglasville/Douglas County Cultural Arts Center (CAC), you missed out on a blast! In addition to spending time with neighbors, attendees heard Lilac Wine perform, enjoyed great food, and had the chance to win some exciting door prizes. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Douglasville-Douglas County Water-Sewer Authority (DDCWSA) announced that the Blairs Bridge Road closure will be in effect until Friday. As part of the work along the shoulder of Blairs Bridge Rd., related to the ongoing Cobb Sewer Tunnel Connection, the single-lane closure will continue until this Friday, Mar. 3. There will be a flagger present, but alternate routes are recommended. (Press Release Desk)
4. The Douglas County School System (DCSS) is hiring for a variety of open positions. On Tuesday, Mar. 7, DCSS will host a Teacher Recruitment and Transfer Fair in Chapel Hill High School’s Gymnasium. This event is open to both new applicants and current staff looking to transfer. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. If you've wanted to join the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, now is your chance. The Sheriff's office is looking to hire for several positions, including jailers, certified deputies, and communication officers. You can find salary, benefits, and other information on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's website. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime at Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Pranayama Free Weekly Class at Onelife Fitness-Douglasville (12:00 PM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays at Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you know who's hiring in the Douglasville area? Besides the county school system and the sheriff's office, several private companies have available positions they're looking to fill with motivated, passionate employees from Douglasville. If you're looking for a new job, browse the open positions in and around Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)
• South Paulding High School Prom tickets are on sale through Mar. 17. For any junior or senior who hasn't yet purchased it, the cost is $65 per person. As a reminder, prom will be held on Mar. 18 at the Georgia Freight Depot. (South Paulding High School via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow morning 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.