🌱 Douglasville Daily: Everything Going On Today (Tue, Oct 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Increasing clouds. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Douglasville today:

1. Too bad we can't stop pulling in digests (Patch)
2. My mother knew how to user her magic. She could have shown me the way to use mine. She didn't. So that's one more thing for the long linst of things my mother didn't do, one more thing for me to figure out by guesswork and luck. Goody. I keep my knife sharp for situations just like this one. I ran the blade across the knuckles of my left hand, cutting barely deep enough to draw blood. The woulds were already starting to scab over as I brought my fingers up to my mouth. I didn't open my eyes. The taste of blood chased everything else away - the smoke, the scent of Chelsea's magic, everything. Then every other trace of blood in the room rose, threatening to knock me on my butt. I forced myself to keep breathing. My magic rose around me, cut grass and copper barely sharp enough to distinguish itself from blood. The taste of blood receded, seeming to know what it needed to do, and a dozen more magical signatures announced themselves, ghostly memories of spells long since cast and illusions long since dispelled. (Dawson Community News)
3. That was an pretty long example of a news summary, no? (Patch)
4. Annie Hall Gilbert (Newnan Times-Herald)
5. And we're just replacing headlines here (Patch)
6. Georgia trooper known for iconic movie role dies at 73. He ‘lived for laughter’ (Macon Telegraph)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County Happenings: "Register your child to receive gifts with Douglas CountyOperation Christmas today! #theelfsquad #SpecialAgents https://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=550" (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Douglas County Georgia Schools: "The Trek or Treat 5K Justice run is scheduled for this Saturday, October 29, at Boundary Waters Park. All proceeds from the race will go toward raising money for domestic violence awareness programs in Douglas and Paulding counties. Regi..." (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chapel Hills: "Free firewood. - Mostly oak. Come get it" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chapel Hills: "I need two men to help pack a Uhaul on Wed 10/26/22 at 9:30am for 3-4 hrs in Douglasville, Ga. - Please call 216-2584123" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Abbington: "Missing dog Taz is a loving Husky. - If you see him please contact us at 678-793-0358" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Lake At Stewarts Mill: "Looking for an experienced painter to paint a master bedroom, and master bathroom. - Need job done before Friday 28th. Home in Stewart Mill Subdivision." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jessie Davis Park: "🌸McBrayer Ranch Event Venue🌸 - Schedule your Wedding Today! Www.McBrayerRanch.com" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Governors Ridge: "My husband and I have lived in our subdivision for over 30 years. - We have never had any problems with thief. A couple of weeks ago we had problems with ground hogs and we decided to trap and release. We set a trap out and 2 days late..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Douglasville Fairburn Rd: "Any Lawn-care, Fall Clean Up or Junk removal needs, please Contact me! - Devin (404)403-6298 Thank you🙏🏾" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mount Carmel: "🚨 STOLEN🚨 Please Let Me Know iF You See Or Seen These 2 Dirt Bikes Or Contact Douglas County Police Station…. - Was Stolen From “Lake Monroe Road”" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Abbington: "Just heard what are clearly coyotes at about 3am NorthWest of the Abbington. - Not far away ethier. Keep your pets indoors." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Dorsett Shoals: "Hello it's fall and your gutters are most likely full of leaves 🍁. - If you guys need your gutters cleaned, we can help. Our guys have years working with heights! Safe and professionals! Feel free to reach out to us at 678-472-4098" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Perennial Walk: "Please support my JROTC program! - https://s.dgpopup.com/4j79enm1" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sweetwater: "Anyone looking for work today? - Looking for help to assemble and put together an above ground pool today. Job is located in Dallas, GA . Need someone ASAP" (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Douglasville Daily? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com