🌱 Douglas Co. Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event + DCSO Blood Drive

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• Douglas County Food Distribution event
• Blood Drive next week in Douglasville
• Designated parking spots for selling/buying online safely

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. On Friday, Sep. 29, Douglas County residents can head over to the nearby Lithia Springs Senior Center for a drive-thru Food Distribution event. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is only open to Douglas County residents. All items will be first come, first served. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
2. The American Red Cross is organizing a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Douglasville Police Department in the Community Room. Donations will be accepted from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code "CDPD." As a token of appreciation, all donors will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card via email. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is seeking volunteers for their Chili Cook-Off Festival on Oct. 21. Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as setting up, decorating, ticketing, assisting vendors, and sharing information about the Cultural Arts Council. Those interested in volunteering can call (770) 949-2787 or click the link to learn more and get involved. (Cultural Arts Council)
4. Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has designated parking spots for anyone selling or purchasing an item online through Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, or other similar outlets. For your advanced safety, once parked, call 770-949-5656 to let the DCSF know you are meeting someone. These designated spots are located at the end of the DCSF's parking lot, near the roundabout. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
5. For the sixth consecutive year, Georgia public school students have outperformed their national counterparts on the SAT. The Class of 2023 in Georgia's public schools achieved a mean SAT score of 1045, surpassing the national average for public-school students by 42 points, with the national average being 1003. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)

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Today in Douglasville:

Thursday, September 28

• City Council Legislative Work Session At Douglasville Conference Center (6:00 PM)
• Living Courageously Networking Group At IHOP (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Oct. 4 is "National Coffee With A Cop" Day, and you head over to Starbucks on Highway 5 to celebrate with the Douglasville Police Department. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Click the link to see five open houses happening in and around Douglasville from Sep. 28 - Oct. 1. (Douglasville Patch)
• A meet and greet between the Women and Men of Douglasville will take place today, Sep. 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Per Sé Restaurant & Bar. (Women Of Douglasville via Facebook)

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• Mission-Minded Marriage Conference and Royalty Ball (September 30)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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.