🌱 Douglasville Storage Facility Ransacked + DCHS Swim Across America

Hey, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find:

• Douglasville storage facility ransacked
• Douglas County High School participating in Swim Across America
• Arrest made in Douglas County murder case

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 59.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Renters at a Douglasville storage facility have reported significant losses as someone allegedly cut off their locks and stole their belongings. Renters claim a demolition crew hired by the property owners is responsible for the incident, as they were renovating the facility without prior notice. The renters assert that the property owners did not obtain a permit for the work, while local police view the situation as a contract dispute between the storage unit management and the contractor, categorizing it as a civil matter rather than a burglary investigation. (WSB-TV)
2. On Sep. 23, Eduardo Lozano, a freshman at Douglas County High School (DCHS) and his team at DCHS participated in Swim Across America-Atlanta's 11th Annual Open Water Event at nearby Lake Lanier Olympic Park. This event helps to benefit the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Team DCHS, consisting of six swimmers from Direct Current Swimming, a private USA Swimming Club, has raised over $13,347 through various fundraising events to support childhood cancer research. (Douglas County High School via Facebook)
3. A man named Erin Hagan has been arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old woman that occurred in northwest Atlanta on Aug. 24. The victim had died from gunshot injuries when police arrived at the scene. Hagan is facing charges including murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and tampering with evidence, though the details of how he tampered with evidence are unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities believe the shooting was a domestic incident. (WSB-TV)
4. A Douglasville man, Chauncey Banhart, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole and an additional 10 years on probation for his involvement in an armed robbery that occurred in 2021. Banhart and his accomplices, Kaitlin Arnold and Chase Glass, were convicted of robbing a man named Carlos on Oct. 11, 2021, at a location in Carrollton. The victim was physically assaulted and robbed at gunpoint, with the suspects taking various items, including shoes, jewelry, and snacks. Chase and Arnold are already serving prison sentences for their roles in the robbery. (Atlanta News First)
5. The CAC (Cultural Arts Council) in Douglas County is offering a creative day camp option for children during the Fall Break from Oct. 9-13. This day camp will feature various art projects and activities, with a different teacher each day, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parents/guardians are encouraged to register their children for this high-demand camp. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

Thursday, September 21

• Parks Advisory Board Meeting At Ike Owings Community Center (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night: Fall Glimmer At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• Lil Tracy At The Masquerade, Atlanta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The latest real estate roundup is here! Check out the homes for sale in Douglasville at the link. (Douglasville Patch)
• The community is encouraged to attend an ADA Transition Plan Meeting on Sep. 23 at 9:00 a.m. at Hunter Park. The conversation will focus on ADA improvements to help increase the quality of life for everyone. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• Douglas County Parks and Recreation has a slew of events lined up for fall. Click the link to view a flyer with more details. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— 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.