🌱 Lionsgate Studio Sets Record + National Travel And Tourism Week

Morning, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• The new Lionsgate Studio in Douglasville breaks records.
• Douglasville to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in May.
• Church St. Farmers Market vendor applications are open.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The anticipated addition of the new Lionsgate Studios in Douglasville will put Georgia ahead of New York in soundstage space. Boasting three million square feet of soundstages, Georgia ranks fifth in the world. At least two more studios are planned to open in the state this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The National Travel and Tourism Week Convention is set for May 7-13. Douglasville travel and tourism drives $266 million in visitor spending and saves each household an average of $418 in annual taxes. Stop by the Welcome Center throughout National Travel and Tourism Week for a free treat. (Patch)
3. Church St. Farmers Market is now taking applications for vendors. Sell your locally grown produce, meat, and homemade goods every Tuesday beginning May 30, 2023. Enjoy special events and demonstrations by local artisans throughout the market season. (City of Douglasville Government)
4. Heads up, local house hunters: six additional homes have been listed for sale in Douglasville, GA. Three, four, and five-bedroom homes are newly available, offering a wide range of square footage. There's also an upcoming open house on Saturday, Apr. 8 at 10 a.m. for a property on Deer Run Trail. (Patch)
5. It’s Bad Art Night at the Douglas County Public Library. Teens and Tweens are invited to come make "horrible masterpieces" in a no-stress, no-skill art event. Bad Art Night is from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. tonight. (WRGLS)

Today in Douglasville:

• Twist Kids Camp At Painting With A Twist (9:00 AM)
• Adult 50+ Easter Luncheon At Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center (1:00 PM)
• Bad Art Night At Douglas County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new employee: jailer Shedrack Odiete! DCSO is still hiring for multiple positions; click here to apply. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• BOLO: 16-year-old Tracy Lashawn Dirke was last seen at New Manchester High School in Douglas County. She is described as a black female with brown eyes and black hair. Please contact Inv, Julius Almond with any information at 770-920-3914. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department hosts Community Enrichment Meetings every second and fourth Thursday of the month. The next meeting is Thursday, Apr. 13 at 7:00 p.m. Each meeting is approximately one hour. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.