🌱 Local Voter Registration Efforts + County Judge Lifts Mask Mandate

Hello, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Douglas County's Multicultural Festival recap
• Local football player helps ETSU win
• Mask mandate lifted in courthouses

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville's Bryson Irby helps East Tennessee State University land a win over Robert Morris. Irby landed a six-play, 66-yard drive, which was set up after a 44-yard run by Jacob Saylors. He breached the 3,000-yard career rushing mark, becoming the third ETSU running back to hit that milestone. (Elizabethton Star)
2. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County held its first Multicultural Festival on Sep. 10. Over 500 guests came to learn about different cultures in the community. 20 local businesses or organizations attended as vendors. The Academy of Kuchipudi Dance taught the audience about traditional Kuchipudi dance styles before transitioning into a dance demonstration. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Douglas County Board of Elections is celebrating National Voter Registration Day through a week of information for voters. Tesha Green, Board of Elections Deputy Director, said, "Any opportunity we have to open up and have the voters come out into the public and registered, we are here. It is important to get everyone registered that has the right to vote." The voter registration deadline for the upcoming election is Oct. 11, and early voting begins on Oct. 17. Saturday voting will take place on Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. (Press Release Desk)
4. Douglas County Chief Judge William "Beau" McClain lifted a mandatory indoor mask policy for the Douglas County Courthouse. Judges can now manage their courtrooms as they see fit. Department heads can also operate their office spaces as they see fit. McClain said the county has transitioned from high, to medium, to low transmission rates in the past several days. (Douglasville Patch)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Tire Specialist, Legal Staff Assistant, and Tax Agent. Job details and application information can be found at the link. Note that all new hires must provide a negative COVID test within 24 hours of starting. (Douglas County)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

• North Georgia State Fair At Jim R. Miller Park (All Day)
• Sew-N-Sews Craft Club At Bowden-Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library (10:00 AM)
• Step-By-Step Painting Class At New Georgia Public Library (11:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Douglasville. Available openings include sales, business services, and warehousing. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglasville Police Department is hosting its Fall Festival and Safety Expo on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department. Admission is free and children will be able to interact with police vehicles. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Dugan Elementary PTA is currently fundraising for the year. Their goal is for each family to sell at least 10 items to raise $25,000. (Dugan Elementary PTA via Facebook)

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

— 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.