🌱 Douglas County Chamber Panel + Loc'd And Loaded Natural Hair Show

Hello, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's do it...

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A property manager was arrested after being accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Georgia homeowners association. 66-year-old Shirley Brown, of Calhoun County, Alabama, worked as the property manager for the Mirror Lakes Homeowners Association in Douglas County and managed the HOA's bank account. According to investigators, Brown wrote herself unauthorized checks claiming them to be for bonuses and vacation pay; an official audit shows the amount of unauthorized payments totaled $498,815 between January 2015 to January 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. (Douglasville Patch)
2. Today, Jun. 11, join the Douglasville Police Department in honoring veterans and current military personnel. Bring your family to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs, play games, and browse information tables on the front lawn. This is a free event taking place from 11:00-3:00 p.m. at 2083 Fairburn Rd. (Facebook)
3. Are you struggling to recruit and retain talent (like everyone else is!)? Join the Douglas County Chamber on Jun. 15 for a panel of workforce partners that will help you think outside the box for your workforce strategies. John Helton, Atlanta CareerRise Executive Director, will lead a panel of the best of the best in the workforce, showcasing unique approaches to recruiting and retaining talent. (Douglas County Chamber)
4. Patch needs your help! Are you interested in writing a daily newsletter for Douglasville? If so, apply to be a newsletter curator and share the inside scoop with your community every day. (Patch)
5. The Loc'd and Loaded Natural Hair Show event is taking place today, Jun. 11, in Douglasville. The event, presented by Styles By Traci, will take place today and tomorrow at 870 Hwy 92. All ages are invited to this outdoor event, which will feature a live DJ, food, and free natural hair samples for all guests. (Happening Next)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Douglas County Democrats Post Seat Holder Meeting, At St Julian's Episcopal Church (10:00 AM)
• National Family Health And Fitness Day Event, At Worthan Park (10:00 AM)
• Paid Event: Artsy Elephant, At Painting With A Twist (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Fire/EMS Department welcomes Back Deputy Chief Lugo! For the last two weeks, Chief Lugo has been attending the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Attention Douglas County residents: Early Voting begins on Monday, Jun. 13. (Press Release Desk)
• Are you looking for a new furry friend? Don't miss these adoptable pets available in Douglasville area shelters. (Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.