🌱 New Douglas Co. Behavior Health Response Team + CAC Pop-Up Shop

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in town. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• Douglas County's E-911 Operations Center and Community Services Board (CSB) are teaming up to provide care to county residents who are experiencing a behavioral health emergency.
• The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County is hosting Nikkistitch as its pop-up shop this month.
• The DPD Youth Against Violence Program is starting its next session on Mar. 18.

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But first, today's weather:

Cold with plenty of sun. High: 51 Low: 30.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has approved an agreement between the E-911 Operations Center and the Community Services Board to provide care for people in the county experiencing behavioral health emergencies. First responders from the Fire/EMS Department will team up with Georgia-certified and CSB-trained behavioral health professionals from the Never Alone Club House. The co-responder program aims to provide follow-up services to stabilize individuals and reduce the risk of relapse. (Douglas County Georgia)
2. The Lithia Springs Public Library is hosting a Story Stroll program, which is part of the Georgia Public Library Service's initiative to provide fun outdoor programming for libraries and their communities. The program involves displaying the pages of a book on signs along an outdoor path, allowing patrons to follow the story and engage in activities as they stroll. The Douglas County Public Libraries plan to secure grant funding to install permanent story walks in various locations, including parks, senior centers, and all three libraries, to offer its citizens a diverse range of programming. (Press Release Desk )
3. The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) is hosting a March Pop Up Arts Shop featuring Nikkistitch's unique cross-stitched designs. Owner Nicole Barnes can create custom cross-stitch or embroidered designs based on a client's specific requests. The Pop Up Arts Shop offers one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists, and the CAC features a different artist with varying mediums every month, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Press Release Desk)
4. The DPD Youth Against Violence Program aims to equip youth with tools to successfully avoid self-destructive behavior during their adolescent years and transition into young adulthood. The next program session begins on Mar. 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., and registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Douglasville Police Department Community Room, 2083 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA 30135. Contact the Douglasville Police Department at 770-920-3010 for more information. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is organizing the 2nd Annual "Let's Talk About Change" Spring Festival, which will take place on May 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The event is currently seeking vendors and food vendors, with a fee of $35 and $50, respectively. Interested parties can call Shelly Kimball at 678-486-1297 or email skimball@sheriff.douglas.ga.us to participate. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Toddler Storytime At Dog River Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Executives Unplugged Luncheon: Celebrating Women's History Month At Douglasville Conference Center (11:45 AM)
• $5 Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• On Mar. 15 at 11:00 a.m., Douglas County is offering a free online seminar to teach attendees about saving, reducing debt, preparing for emergencies, insuring against risk, and investing for growth. The seminar aims to provide valuable information for securing a better financial future. To learn more and register, click here. (Douglas County Georgia)
• On Mar. 17, from noon until 2 p.m., a free St. Patrick's Day lunch event will be held at Alice Hawthorne Center at Jessie Davis Park for 50+ adults to socialize and have fun while wearing green. No registration is required, but more information can be obtained by emailing tarverj@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Georgia)
• Keep Douglas County Beautiful is hosting a free event called "Don't Sleep On It! Recycle It!" on Apr. 8, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot, where attendees can recycle mattresses and box springs. The event aims to promote recycling and proper disposal of these items. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop 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.