🌱 Storage Facility Owner Refutes Burglary + New Exhibit Honors Locals

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Douglasville storage facility denies burglaries
• New exhibit at Douglas County Museum of History and Art
• Local law enforcement continues training

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Following up on last week's story: A contractor involved in the removal of property from storage units at a Douglasville Self Storage facility has come forward, refuting claims of burglary. The contractor stated that he and his crew were instructed to clear out the units and take valuables, including vacuum cleaners, TVs, and speakers. He provided a copy of the contract he had with the construction company hired by the storage unit owners, which stated they would "dump all materials in units for cleanouts." Some tenants were instructed to file insurance claims to cover their property losses. (WSB-TV)
2. The Douglas County Museum of History and Art has launched the "That's Entertainment" exhibit, highlighting the contributions of Douglas County residents in the arts and entertainment industry. The exhibit focuses on honoring local individuals who have made their mark in entertainment. This is an opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of the area and the individuals who have shaped the world of entertainment. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
3. Over the past week, local law enforcement agencies, specifically the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department and Douglas County School System Police Department, participated in training at the 2023 Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Two representatives, including a Life Safety Educator/Inspector and Captain Williams from the Douglas County Schools Police Department, attended the training, focusing on collaboration and communication to enhance community safety. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
4. In October, there will be Saturday classes from 10:00 a.m. to noon where participants can learn to draw their own Disney-inspired characters at Douglasville Cultural Arts Center. These classes will provide an introduction to drawing fundamentals and advanced techniques, focusing on figurative drawing skills. Students will draw inspiration from Disney's Avatar, Star Wars, and Marvel, with a focus on stylistic character design. Registration is required. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
5. In case you missed it, Douglasville Parks and Recreation is hosting an informative seminar featuring Mercedes Ringgold, CEO of the United Cancer Support Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Alice Hawthorne Community Center in Douglasville. This event is open to the entire community and will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

Friday, September 29

• Homeschool Meetup At Douglas County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Adult Game Day At Villa Rica Public Library, Villa Rica (12:30 PM)
• TV Girl At The Masquerade, Atlanta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring! Head over to their website to learn more. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Calling all bookworms: From Oct. 1-7 you can fill a bag up with books for $20 at Douglasville Books. They are located at 6643 Church Street. (Douglasville Books via Facebook)
• Little Dribblers Basketball Lessons will be available at the Boundary Waters Activity Center starting on Oct. 10. For additional information, contact 470-308-2230. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

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