🌱 Douglasville Man Sentenced For SA Crimes + Upcoming Fall Festival

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• A Douglas County man sentenced to 25 years in prison for child molestation
• The Douglasville Police Department's upcoming Fall Festival & Safety Expo
• Local singer, Arietha Lockhart performs at a Douglas County elementary school

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 74 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Jack Holley, Jr., a Douglas County resident, was convicted of child molestation and sexual battery of a minor. Following the trial, which began on Sep. 19, Holley was sentenced to 255 years in prison with 20 of them to be served in confinement. He has had several different incidents over the span of 15 years. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
2. The Douglasville Police Department's Fall Festival & Safety Expo will take place this Saturday, Oct. 1. With food, drinks, and desserts for sale, it will be a day of fun and delicious treats! The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Singer Arietha Lockhart visited Sweetwater Elementary School this month for a performance full of good music and life lessons. The visit was due to the resources and connections from the Douglasville Cultural Arts Center. One of the goals of her performance and visit was to discuss with the kids what it means to be someone of good character and share how to demonstrate good character themselves. (Douglas County School System)
4. The Douglas County Education Foundation's Annual Fall Fun Run will take place in just a few weeks! The running will take place on Oct. 15, beginning at 9:00 a.m.! Registration is still open, and those who register in advance will pay $15, whereas same-day registration will cost $20. The Fun Run will be at New Manchester High School and will feature an appearance from mascots Falcon Freddie and Lil' Fred! (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. The Douglasville Police Department is still investigating the burglary that took place at Kings Smoke and Vape Shop on Sep. 11. They have yet to identify the suspect, but speculate that he may be a local. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect should contact Detective Brown. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Douglasville:

• Virtual Career Fair by the Georgia Department of Labor (10:00 AM)
• Puff On The Patio at Red Velvet Bistro (5:00 PM)
• Community Enrichment Meeting at the Douglasville Police Department Community Room (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Operation Christmas registration is now open! Those interested can sign up at the Elf Squad's website. This wholesome Douglas County tradition is a great way to spread kindness this holiday season. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• New Manchester High School special education teacher, Stan Jordan was named Teacher of the Year for the 2022-23 DCSS school year. Congratulations Stan! (Douglas County School System)
• The Douglasville Police Department reminds residents to prepare for emergency weather situations in advance. Especially with the recent Hurricane Ian events, it is reminding people to take proper precautions to make sure they are okay in the event of a power outage or fallen tree. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

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