Douglas Co. Milage Rate + Back To School Jam + Grief Seminar

Morning, Douglasville! It’s me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening in town. Today you’ll read about:

• Douglas Co. plans to retain milage rate
• Back to school jam “Uptown Funk-Tastic”
• Upcoming transformative seminar at Douglasville Library

But first, today’s weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposal to retain the existing millage rate of 12.563, consistent since 2020. Deliberations will be accompanied by a sequence of public hearings addressing the 2023 millage rate and its potential impact on property taxes. The hearings are scheduled for Aug. 15 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., as well as Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m., taking place at Citizens Hall within the Douglas County Courthouse located at 8700 Hospital Drive. (Celebrate Douglas County)
2. The city of Douglasville is hosting a funky Back-to-School Jam named “Uptown Funk-Tastic” at Webb Field in Hunter Park (8830 Gurley Road) on Aug. 19, as school resumes. The event will run from 7:00-9:00 p.m., with attendees allowed to arrive from 6:00 p.m. onwards. Remember to bring your own chair or blanket, and enjoy the evening with concessions and food trucks available on-site. (City of Douglasville – Government via Facebook)
3. Discover solace amidst the pain of losing a loved one by participating in a transformative seminar hosted by Heart and Soul Wellness Solutions. Guided by seasoned grief therapist Latanya Farrar, LCSW, the seminar offers invaluable assistance for those grappling with grief, equipping them with practical strategies to comprehend their emotions, foster healing, and manage loss. The event will take place at Douglasville Public Library on Aug. 19, and the best part is, that this one-hour session is open to all, free of charge. Secure your spot by RSVPing at (404) 383-4498. (Douglas County Public Library via…