🌱 DPD Town Hall On Active Shooter Protocol + Real Estate Roundup

Douglasville GA

12 June, 2022

8:00 PM

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Morning, neighbors. I'm here right on time with your Monday edition of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. First, today's weather: Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 95 Low: 76. Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville: The Douglasville Police Department invites the community to attend its next town hall this Friday, Jun. 17. This meeting's topic will be "Active Shooter and Law Enforcement Protocols for Douglas County," with information presented by the Douglasville Police Department, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and the Douglas County School System Police Department. The town hall will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department Community Room. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)Author Theresa Carcioppolo of nonprofit Scaley Addictions is headed to Douglas County Public Library at 3:30 p.m. for a book reading. Carcioppolo will read her book "Can I Call 911 Now?" with a guest appearance from Turbo the Tortoise, who stars in the story. Anyone interested can purchase a book at the event, as well as get their copy "stamped" with Turbo's "autograph." All proceeds from the day will go toward the nonprofit. (Douglas County Public Library)If you're looking for a new home here in Douglasville, start your search with this week's local real estate roundup. Featured properties include a 4 bed/2.5 bath for $380,000 and a 5 bed/3 bath for $500,000. Visit Patch for more information on these and three other beautiful houses. Happy hunting! (Douglasville Patch)Madden Sanker, offensive lineman at South Paulding High School, has been rated by ESPN as a 4-star recruit and the No. 13 prospect in Georgia for the class of 2023. Sanker, who has over 25 scholarship offers, is slated to graduate this December and enroll at his school of choice in January 2023. (Arkansas Online)A community member gave a shout-out to the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department for providing an educational (and fun!) experience for them and their child. The parent said, "I just wanted to say, 'Thank You!' to the gentlemen at the fire station located near Big A Rd. off Hwy. 5. My son and I were able to tour the vehicles and station. It was not only an amazing experience for my son, but educational for me as a citizen/taxpayer as well." (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook) Today in Douglasville: Basketball Camp (K-5) At Chapel Hill High School (9:00 AM) Baby/Toddler Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM) Basketball Camp (6-9) At Chapel Hill High School (1:00 PM) Douglas County BOE Work Session/Meeting At 11490 Veterans Memorial Hwy (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Are you interested in writing local news and connecting with the Douglasville community? If so, apply to be a newsletter curator with Patch and share the inside scoop with local readers every day. (Patch)Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Melissa Harris shared her beautiful voice with the community as she sang the National Anthem at Saturday's Veterans Appreciation Event. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)Participants in the Douglasville Police Department's Youth Against Violence class learned about conflict resolution ⁠— and that success is not an accident. For more information on the program, please call 770-920-3010. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21) Add your event Gigs & services: New WFH - Health & Wellness Company Just Opened! (Details) Add your gig or service Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.