🌱 'Stranger Things' Film Sites + Douglasville Hosts ALX Invitational

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Netflix's Stranger Things featured several Douglasville sites
• Douglasville hosts championship wrestling competition
• The first woman was promoted to serve as a lieutenant

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. In case you missed this little bit of local trivia: Netflix's popular show Stranger Things was filmed in various locations in Georgia, including two locations in Douglasville. The city's former town hall served as the Hawkins Police Station and a commercial lot served as the Palace Arcade. (Collider)
2. Douglasville hosted the ALX Invitational, a championship wrestling competition, last week to wrap up 2022. The Pelham Panthers from Alabama won the overall championship after competing with wrestling teams from Georgia and one from Ohio. (Shelby County Reporter)
3. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Douglasville for delivery of services late last year. Each county is required to reach an agreement on services with local government officials and authorities to ensure that services are readily available for residents. (Press Release Desk)
4. At the end of last year, Douglas County Fire promoted the first woman to serve as a lieutenant in Douglas County's Fire & EMS Department. Kaitlyn Massey is a lifelong Douglasville native who was promoted to the position of lieutenant in fire suppression during a pinning ceremony in mid-December. (Press Release Desk)
5. The Douglasville Police Department is seeking all men who feel the need to make a difference in the community. You can partner with the police department to learn how to make a positive influence on young people in the community in the Rising Men of Douglasville. The first meeting of the year will be Monday, Jan. 9, at the Douglasville Police Department Community Room. (Douglasville Police Department)

Today in Douglasville:

• Super Smash Bros. Tournament At Douglas County Public Library (5:00 PM)
• City Council Legislative Work Session At Douglasville Conference Center (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke Thursdays At STARR Food Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New year, new reasons to enjoy the fun around Douglasville! Check out upcoming events in the Douglasville area for the new year that you won't want to miss, including a concert at the brand-new Greystone Amphitheater set to open in 2023. (Visit Douglasville via Facebook)
• A window replacement company is expected to bring 900 new jobs to Georgia by opening its first southeast manufacturing facility in Locust Grove (about 60 miles from Douglasville). On Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Renewal by Andersen will be setting up shop in the state. The facility joins two other company facilities already in the state, including a distribution center in Douglasville. (11 Alive)
• The Douglasville Police Department will be hosting a Parenting 101 class on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The class will be held in the Douglasville Police Department Community Room and will feature local community leaders talking about various topics. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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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.