🌱 GBI Investigates Commission Chairman + 3M Funding for Road Project

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• The GBI investigation of a Douglas County Commission Chairman
• Three million dollars in funding for an Intersection Improvement Project
• Lithia Springs Public Library is using middle schooler's artwork as inspiration

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The GBI is currently investigating Douglas County Commission Chairman, Romona Jackson Jones, after obtaining emails which indicate involvement in a county contract being intervened with. They are currently investigating to find out if there was any bid-rigging during the 2018 cleaning contract. The re-bidding of the contract has brought up suspicion and the investigation on whether or not Jones was involved is ongoing. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved almost three million dollars worth of funding for county road construction. Part of the construction will go towards the Stewart Mill and Reynolds Intersection Improvement Project which is anticipated to begin in October. The project will add a turn lane for drivers who are coming from Chapel Hill Road onto Reynolds from Stewart Mill. (Press Release Desk)
3. There will be a Volunteer Luncheon at the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville on Oct. 7. The luncheon will answer questions on what is like to volunteer with the council and will provide a free lunch! Even if you can't make the luncheon, but still want to volunteer you can visit the link for more information and an application. (Cultural Arts Council)
4. On Monday morning, Douglas County Firefighters arrived at Lee Road at I-20 after a call reporting smoke and fire on the road. There was a moped engulfed in flames, but first responders did not find a rider at the scene. The situation was handled and resolved quickly so motorists were able to make it where they needed to go. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
5. Lithia Springs Library has decided to showcase Turner Middle School students' artwork during the month of October. The branch manager, Dewayne Brown, noticed a piece done by a student and reached out to the school's art teacher, Beverly Sheng, to request the artwork be hung inside the library. The goal of the display is to show off the beauty and creativity of town to library patrons in a time when technology controls much of our communication with one another. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• North Georgia State Fair At Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta (4:00 PM)
• Team Trivia At Brewsters, Marietta (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department is looking to identify a suspect for a battery that took place at the Best Buy on Douglas Boulevard on Sep. 19. If you have any information or can help identify the individual, contact Marchelle Bowen via phone or email. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Sheriff's Department will be having a Family Fun Day on Oct. 8 at Atlanta West Pentecostal. The event admission is free and will offer free food, music, and a play area for kids! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department will he having a "Coffee With a Cop" event on Oct. 5! The event will take place at the Dunkin' Donuts on Fairburn Road from 10:00-11:00 a.m. where police officers will be available to answer questions and talk to Douglasville residents! (Douglasville Georgia)

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