Local Veteran New Home + Aqua Fest Recap + Annual Scarecrow Contest

Hi there, Douglasville! I’m here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what’s going on around town. Today you’ll read about:

• Local veteran received home through Habitat for Humanity
• Second Annual Aqua Fest recap
• Douglasville Annual Scarecrow Contest begins

But first, today’s weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville resident and U.S. Army Veteran Tanisha Moreland will soon be moving into a new home courtesy of NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and the Home Depot Foundation. Tanisha has dedicated 11 years of service to the Department of Family and Children Services, where she presently holds the position of Program Administrator, focusing on Food Stamps and Family Medicaid to support families in meeting their basic survival needs. (NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity via Facebook)
2. Despite the scorching temperatures, approximately 400 members of the community participated in the second annual Aqua Fest event organized by the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center on Aug. 26. This free program offered a wide range of activities, including water slides, slip n’ slides, a rock wall, an amusement ride, mini golf, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
3. The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County is hosting its annual Scarecrow Contest to celebrate the fall season. Local businesses, clubs, sports teams, nonprofits, and government departments are invited to participate by creating their most creative scarecrow for display at the Cultural Arts Center throughout October. Each entry can feature a yard sign with business information or logos, and participants will receive social media shoutouts. Interested parties can contact the CAC through social media or email for more information. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
4. The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County is offering an…