🌱 Phone Scam Targets Business Owners + Star Cornerback Committed to WVU

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Jun 16 2023 2:37pm EDT | Updated June 16, 2023 4:53 p.m. EDT

Hello again, Douglasville! I’m back with your new copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Come along and find out everything you need to know about what’s happening in the city, including updates on…

• Local business owner loses thousands phone fraud.
• Douglas County Cornerback commits to WVU.
• Police are asking for help locating one missing person near Hospital Drive.

But first today’s weather:

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Partly sunny. High: 87 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A Douglasville business owner says she lost thousands of dollars after being the victim of a phone scam. Kimberly Melson, the owner of Kimberlite Events, said a man claiming to be connected to her bank called her and asked her to verify her account information to deny any suspected fraudulent activity. Douglasville Police are currently investigating the incident. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A Douglas County cornerback has signed on to play football at West Virginia University. Jacob Boyce reportedly received over twenty offers from various schools, including Boston College and Cincinnati. Boyce was ranked the 69th best cornerback in the country following the Under Armor All-American Combine held earlier in the year. (247Sports)
3. Douglasville Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing person last seen in hospital ride Area. Homer Sherman Callaway is 6’1″ tall, weighs about 330 pounds, and may walk with a cane. Anyone who sees Callaway or has information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 911. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will host the Night of the Blue Lights Car Show Visit the Douglas County Courthouse on August 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to see a variety of police vehicles and show cars, or register your own vintage vehicle for $25. Proceeds directly benefit the Douglas County Boys and Girls Club. Click here to register your vehicle. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
5. Looking for fun plans for next week? The Douglasville Calendar has summarized the latest happenings in and around the city. On June 20th, Douglasville Books will host story time at 5:00 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center also hosts a Summer Pop Up Party at 5:00 p.m. that day. Click the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (Douglasville calendar)

Today in Douglasville:

Saturday June 17th

• Meet the author: Angela Benton At Douglasville Books (11:00 am)
• Cars & Cops car show Inside the Douglasville Police Department Common Room (12:00 p.m.)
• happy hour At Starr Food Lounge (4:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Representatives from the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department recently shared emergency preparedness tips for travelers. If you’re going on vacation, remember to familiarize yourself with your hotel’s escape plan and the nearest emergency exits. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Memory: Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open to all Students at Douglas County Georgia Schools. Click here to ensure you have all the necessary information to register your student. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office continues to collect school supplies for the Stuff The Bus drive in support of Douglas County Schools. Drop off school supplies and personal hygiene items before July 14. (Douglas County (Georgia) Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

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Now you are in the loop and ready to walk out the door this Saturday. I’ll get back to you soon with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is an author 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 manager for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.