🌱 Motorcycle Crash On S Burnt Hickory Rd + Police Looking For Robber

Hello there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• A deadly motorcyle crash on S Burnt Hickory Road
• The search for a Douglasville Texaco robber
• Douglas County Parks events this week

But first, today's weather:

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots. High: 74 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A speeding motorcyclist caused a deadly crash in Douglas County, forcing Douglas County Sheriff’s patrol to block portions of S Burnt Hickory Rd. The crash occurred on Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. Both the motorcyclist, 22-year-old Daniel Cardenas, and the other driver, 53-year-old Robert Young, were killed in the crash. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a gas station robber. The suspect walked into the Texaco on Fairburn Road in Douglasville and pulled two guns on the clerk. The man is described as being a heavyset man in a black ski mask, camouflage jacket, orange T-shirt, black pants, and brown boots. Anyone who recognizes the man is encouraged to contact the police. (WSB-TV 2)
3. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include Family Camporee at Clinton Nature Preserve on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, as well as the Fall Festival at Boundary Waters Activity Center on Oct. 27. For the full list, head over to the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation).
4. The Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting a Stranger Things Block Party on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Portions of Downtown Douglasville will transform into Hawkins, Indiana. Last years' Stranger Things Block party featured an alphabet wall, like in Season 1, and many attendees wore costumes. (Times Georgian, Subscription)
5. The Douglasville Police Department is participating in the DEA Pill Take Back Day to help locals clean out medicine cabinets and safely dispose of medications. The takeback will be on Oct. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex at 2083 Fairburn Road. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• AcquaPole Class At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Mid-Week Service At Calvary Church Of God (3:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Douglasville. We particularly liked the wood accents on the Lake Way house. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Cultural Arts Council has scarecrows displayed on its front lawn for the scarecrow competition. Until Halloween, you can cast your vote on your favorite scarecrow. (Cultural Arts Council via Facebook)
• Douglasville's Madden Sanker, who committed to the University of Louisville in July, is the highest-rated offensive lineman to commit in program history. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Chris Singletary said, "As a guy who plays both tackle and guard his future projects more to the interior, where he will be able to refine his game." (247Sports)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.