🌱 Man Kills Father In Douglas County + Free Groceries For Students

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• Electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility planned for nearby Bartow County
• Man charged with murder of his father in Douglas County
• Free grocery store opens for middle school students

But first, today's weather:

Variably cloudy, p.m. showers. High: 66 Low: 52.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Hyundai and SK On are planning to build an electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in neighboring Bartow County. The new facility is estimated to be one of the largest economic developmental plans in Georgia history and will bring $4-$5 billion in investment to Bartow County. (Fox5Atlanta)
2. A man was charged with shooting and killing his father in nearby Villa Rica on Wednesday morning. Aaron Pope, 28, was quickly detained by police after walking out of the house on Carrington Parkway in which the murder was committed. (WSB-TV)
3. A new, free grocery store for students opened in Tapp Middle School in neighboring Powder Springs. The store is the fifth store opened by Goodr, a company that aims to help relieve hunger in the community. Students will be able to receive fresh fruit, vegetables, canned food, and frozen food. (11Alive)
4. A man charged with killing two sheriff's deputies in nearby Cobb County pleaded guilty to murder charges. Christopher Patrick Golden, 30, was sentenced to two life sentences without parole. Deputies Jonathan Randall Koleski, 42, and Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr., 38, were serving a warrant for Golden's uncle when he shot them on Sep. 8. (WSB-TV2)
5. DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Saturday, Dec 10., the Douglasville Police Department will be hosting its Christmas with the Cops Festival, and on Wednesday, Dec. 14., the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville will be hosting its Community Production Company. A full list of upcoming local events is available at the link. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Mandela Market Days Holiday Festival At 2818 Fairburn Road (9:00 AM)
• A Christmas Tradition At Strand Theatre (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new home for the holidays? Here's a list of five properties that have hit the market in the Douglasville area, including a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, and a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. (Douglasville Patch)
• Bring home a new furry family member this holiday season! Check out the list at the link of the newest pets up for adoption in the Douglasville area and meet Riley, Roy, Juniper, and more. (Douglasville Patch)
• Santa Claus is coming to town! He'll be making an appearance at the Douglasville Police Department's Christmas with the Cops Festival this Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4:00 p.m. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.