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π± DCSO Seeks Help Identifying Suspect + Community Cycle With DPD
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Hello, friends. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of all the community information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find...
- Douglas County seeking help in identifying suspect
- Cycle with Douglasville Police Department
- Blood drive at Douglasville Police Department
But first, today's weather:
Plenty of sun. High: 80 Low: 58.
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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:
- The Criminal Investigations Division of the Douglas County Sheriffβs Office is seeking help to identify a suspect captured in security footage (pictured at the link) stealing an $860 picnic table. They urge anyone with information on the suspect's identification to contact Investigator Matt Martin at 678-486-1201 or [email protected]. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
- On Saturday, Oct. 7 there will be a cycling event at the Douglasville Police Department starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 a.m. The registration fee is $25.00 and includes a t-shirt. Participants must check in at 7:00 a.m. before the ride. The event is open to individuals aged 18 and up, covering a distance of 27+ miles. For more information, interested individuals can contact Stephanie McClarty at 678-293-1797 or Sgt. Shannon Dean at 678-293-1621, or email [email protected]. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
- In case you missed it, The American Red Cross is organizing a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Community Room near the main police in Douglasville, running from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, individuals can visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: CDPD. All donors will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card via email. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
- The last Training Tuesday session of the season, organized by Main Street Douglasville and 2One Life Studio, will take place today, Oct. 3 at 6:00 p.m. inside the Douglasville Conference Center. This event is free, open to all including kids, and encourages attendees to bring their own water. Registration is recommended through the provided link, and inquiries can be directed to Main Street Coordinator Tashae Sterling at [email protected] for further information. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
- The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County is offering a weeklong Fall Sampler camp during the Douglas County fall break. The camp will run from Oct. 9-13 and will include painting, crafts, sewing, and various art activities led by four specialized artists. Parents are encouraged to register their children for this creative experience by calling 770-949-2787 or online. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
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Today in Douglasville:
Tuesday, October 3
- Church St. Farmers Market At 6730 Church St. (3:00 PM)
- Planning Commission - Public Hearing At Douglasville Conference Center (6:00 PM)
- Open Mic At Broad Street Station (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- REMINDER: Beginner Urban Ballroom Dancing with Mike is on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Ike Ownes Community Center in Douglasville. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
- New homes have hit the market in the Douglasville area! Click the link to see five new homes for sale. (Douglasville Patch)
- Did you know the Douglas County Sheriff's Office has an app? Stay informed about what is happening in your community. You can find a QR code at the link to download the app. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
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β 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.
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