🌱 Douglas Co. Helps Recover Missing NV Child + Fall Festival Vendors

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Douglas County Sheriff helped recover missing child from Nevada
• 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update adopted
• Vendor deadline for Fall Festival & Safety Expo

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 53.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office played a role in the recovery of a missing child from Lyon County, Nevada, who was then reunited with their mother. The recovery resulted from a parental abduction investigation, which led to the arrest of Davon Townsell due to an outstanding Contempt of Court warrant issued in Nevada. Lyon County Sheriff's Office initiated the investigation on Jan. 16, with collaboration between LCSO detectives and the U.S. Marshals Service in Reno, ultimately discovering that Townsell had taken the child to the Atlanta area. (Nevada Appeal)
2. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has unanimously adopted the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update, marking the culmination of a year-long process that involved public hearings and community feedback. Prior to its adoption, the plan underwent reviews at both regional and state levels. This comprehensive plan outlines the county's development and growth strategy for the future. More on the adoption can be found here and more info on the update can be found here. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. In case you missed it, vendors are needed for the Douglasville Fall Festival & Safety Expo on Oct. 7. Registration for vending will remain open through Sep. 29. To secure your spot as a vendor, a $40 deposit is required. Online registration is not available, to apply contact Sgt. Shannon Dean at 678-293-1621 or [email protected]. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Douglasville Parks and Recreation has opened registration for the 2023 Winter Youth Basketball League. Registration must be completed by Oct. 25. Practice sessions begin on Nov. 6 and the season officially starts on Dec. 9. There is also an Instructional League that will meet weekly on Sundays from Dec. 4 to Feb. 26. Both of these programs are eligible for the Dare 2 Play Scholarship Program. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
5. On Saturday, Sep. 16 the Douglas County Museum of History and Art hosted a Remembrance Ceremony conducted by the Sweetwater Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. This ceremony was dedicated to honoring the lives of their sisters who have passed away, celebrating lives well-lived. (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Saturday, September 23

• ADA Transition Plan Outreach Meeting At Hunter Memorial Park (9:00 AM)
• September Saturdays At Douglas County Courthouse (10:00 AM)
• Adult Sip & Sew - Ladies Night At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Down the road, downtown Carrollton is prepping for a spooky weekend on Oct. 27-29. Click the link to learn more about Trick or Treat on Adamson Square. (Carrollton, GA via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Fire/EMS Department recently collaborated with the Douglas County Georgia Schools System and had their Life Safety educator and inspector Reese visit Alexander High School. During the visit, Reese engaged with two pathway classes focused on the food industry, covering topics on cooking safety, fire protection systems, and more. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Fall has finally arrived and the nearby Serenbe Farmers Market is stocked with everything pumpkin. Head over to 9110 Selborne Green between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to check it out. (Serenbe Farmers Market via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon 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.