🌱 Arrests Made In 2022 Deadly Home Invasion + Douglas County Man BOLO

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes:

• Arrests made in deadly Douglas County home invasion
• BOLO issued for missing Douglas County man
• Upcoming "National Faith in Blue Weekend"

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 95 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a deadly home invasion that occurred in Douglas County during the summer of 2022. The victim, Cory Myers, was fatally shot at the Birch Landing apartment complex in Lithia Springs on Jun. 7, 2022. The suspects, Christian Jeriel Dejerinett, Keyako Elijah Enrique Moore, Jermonie Taj Suttles, and Dion Eric Williams, were apprehended in various locations and jurisdictions, but details regarding the crime's motive and circumstances have not been disclosed by investigators. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. A BOLO has been issued in Douglas County for 32-year-old Dwayne McCalvin. Dwayne was last seen at his residence on Aug. 19, and his family has had no contact with him since. Details about his clothing and destination are unknown. If you have any information about his location, you're urged to get in touch with Investigator Melinda Wright at (770) 920-4910 or via email at mwright@sheriff.douglas.ga.us in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
3. Join in the celebration of National Faith in Blue Weekend with a car/motorcycle fun ride that starts at Day Star Tabernacle in Douglasville on Oct. 7. Gathering at 8:00 a.m. and departing at 9:30 a.m., the ride will conclude at Atlanta West Pentecostal in Lithia Springs, where the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will host a Family Fun Day until 4:00 p.m., featuring free food, games, music, and fellowship. The event highlights the collaboration between law enforcement and faith institutions to foster strong communities through mutual respect and understanding. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
4. Discover Douglasville is inviting local vendors to join their Stranger Things Block Party and showcase products that capture the essence of the show. They're looking for artisanal crafts inspired by iconic moments, collectibles reminiscent of the '80s, and Hawkins High School-themed items. Additionally, they're seeking food vendors who can create unique menu items paying tribute to Stranger Things, like "Stranger Wings" or "Demogorgon Dog." Applications are open until Sep. 30 for those interested. (Discover Douglasville via Facebook)
5. Reynolds Road in Douglas County will experience a road closure between Stewart Mill Road and Long Lake Drive due to construction. The closure is scheduled from Sep. 5-8 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A detour will be in place, and for inquiries or concerns, individuals can contact Hamid Kazemian at (678) 384-2486 or hkazemian@douglascountyga.gov, or Jack Burnside at (678) 449-3972 or jburnside@douglascountyga.gov. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

Thursday, August 24

• BronzeLens Film Festival At Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, Atlanta (2:30 PM)
• Crab Legs & Karaoke At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Abstract Forest At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendar for "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" at the For Your Occasions Event Center in Douglasville. The performances are scheduled for Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 22 at 3:00 p.m. Learn more here. (Douglasville Patch)
• School has been back in session for a couple of weeks now, which means school buses are back on the road. Click the link to learn how to properly pass and navigate the road around them. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Are you interested in playing with puppies but not quite ready to adopt one of your own? Douglas County Animal Services has two litters of puppies that need human interaction! Learn more about how you can help these animals at the link. (Douglas County Animal Services - Georgia via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

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