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🌱 New Homes In Douglasville + Douglas County Hiring Investigators

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Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Douglasville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.


First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 80 Low: 69.


Here are the top stories today in Douglasville:

  1. Looking for a new home in Douglasville? You're in luck — six new homes just hit the market this week! From a cozy 3 bed, 2 bath to a spacious 4 bed and 3 bath residence, these new residences offer a range of price points in lovely neighborhoods. (Douglasville Patch)
  2. Commissioner Tarenia Carthan will host a Town Hall meeting soon. Residents planning to attend can find the meeting at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 23 in the meeting room! (Press Release Desk)
  3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring investigators. The starting salary for the job is within the range of $53,278.24 to $64,915.47 — plus a full benefits package. The department needs both criminal investigators and special investigators. Applicants should have some experience on patrol and narcotics. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
  4. The National Weather Service Issued Hazardous Weather Outlook For Douglasville and Cobb County. On Tuesday, June 7, the National Weather Service alerted residents of Douglasville and Cobb County to expected isolated and scattered thunderstorms, with the possibility of strong to severe storms with damaging winds, small hail, locally heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. (Cobb County Courier)
  5. A Medical Office Building (MOB) with clinical tenants was recently sold for $7 million. On May 31, CBRE completed a $7.2-million sale of a three-story MOB at 6025 Professional Parkway in Douglasville, GA. "This transaction exemplifies investor preference for on-campus medical office product," said Selbringer, one of the representatives of the seller. (Connect CRE)

Today in Douglasville:

  • Preschool Storytime - Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
  • Grow with Google Webinar: Make Your Website Work For You (11:00 AM)
  • Diplomat Meeting - Douglas County Chamber (12:00 PM)
  • DIY "Captain Log" journal - Douglas County Public Library (5:00 PM)
  • Wednesday Wind Down is BACK! - 6695 Church St, Douglasville (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Stay on Pointe Dance Academy LLC just opened a new ballet summer camp for ages 5 - 10. The camp, which runs from June 20 to June 25, has daily themes including Encanto, Hip Hop, Fairies, and more. (Facebook)
  • The Douglas County Chamber congratulated Painting With A Twist - Douglasville on its ribbon cutting! Members from the Chamber celebrated the business's 2-year Chamber anniversary on June 3. (Douglas County Chamber via Instagram)
  • Over the weekend, Douglas County happenings highlighted the First Annual Father's Day Event at Boundary Waters Activity Center. The event featured a cookout, games, and more for fathers and their children to enjoy. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
  • Douglasville Police Department sought to connect with its area residents through community programs. In a recent meeting of the Foundational Transformation of Men Program, participants discussed conflict resolution and the power of prayer. For more information on the program, call 770-920-3010. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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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.

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