🌱 Douglasville Chuck E. Cheese Remodeling + Help ID Burglary Suspect

Hello, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Douglasville's Chuck E. Cheese remodel marks the company's 200th remodel to date
• Pictured suspect accused of stealing pressure washer from garage
• Eleven Douglasville residents arrested on Jan. 25

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Partly sunny. High: 49 Low: 29.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville's Chuck E. Cheese location underwent a remodel, making it the family entertainment company's 200th remodel to date. Updated features at the location include play pass and play bands to replace tokens, e-tickets, touchless payments, self-serve kiosks, and mobile table ordering. The Douglasville location celebrated the remodel with a grand re-opening yesterday complete with a purple carpet, free slices of cake, and a chance to win a birthday party. (PR Newswire)
2. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify a burglary suspect who is accused of stealing a Simson Megashot Pressure Washer from a garage in nearby Lithia Springs in December 2022. The serial number on the pressure washer is MS61217. Anyone with information about the stolen item or the suspect pictured at the link is asked to contact Investigator Kurt Stauffer by calling (678) 486-1247 or emailing kstauffer@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sentinel via Facebook)
3. Eleven Douglasville residents were arrested on Jan. 25, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's daily arrest report. Martino Dameco Allen was arrested for possession of cocaine, Cody Wade Baker was arrested for two counts of simple battery, and Will Arthur Moon was arrested for child abandonment. The full list of arrests from Jan. 25 is available at the Sheriff's Office website. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
4. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has welcomed Todd Alberding as its newest investigator. Alberding will be serving the department's Juvenile Investigations Division. If you are interested in joining the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, you can learn more about available positions here. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
5. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) will be holding a Volunteer Luncheon on Feb. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event will provide lunch and information for those interested in volunteering for the organization. The CAC is located at 8652 Campbellton St. in Douglasville. (Press Release Desk)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• 6 Tons Of Fun At Painting With A Twist Douglasville (7:00 PM)
• BFF/Date Night - A View For Two At Painting With A Twist Douglasville (7:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At Starr Food Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out this list of adoption-ready pets in the Douglasville area, including Checkers the mixed breed dog, Tiki the black and white cat, and more. (Douglasville Patch)
• Looking for a way to get active and enjoy the spring weather this year? Sign up for Douglasville's 2023 Hunter Park Adult Spring Softball league. Register by Mar. 3 here. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department will host their 3rd Annual Day of Unity on Feb. 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex. Attend and be "One With Our Community." (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around!

— 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.