🌱 Local Anesthesiologist Cleared Of Malpractice + Library Events

Hey, Douglasville. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Local anesthesiologist cleared of malpractice charges
• Upcoming events at local public library branches
• Douglasville native begins football season with University of Tennessee Volunteers

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a t-storm or two. High: 85 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville anesthesiologist Louis Pinkney, who was filmed dancing during surgery, was cleared of malpractice charges yesterday. Pinkney was assisting cosmetic surgeon Windell Davis-Boutte, who is known as the "dancing doctor" for videos she posts on TikTok, with a liposuction procedure when Davis-Boutte recorded herself singing to the song "Cut It" by OT Genasis. After seeing the video, the patient filed two separate cases accusing both Pinkney and Davis-Boutte of medical malpractice over the alleged "botched" operation. Pinkney was cleared of charges, but Davis-Boutte had her medical license suspended. (MEAWW)
2. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the nearby Lithia Springs branch for a "Secret Garden Club" event next week, plus recurring Elementary Homeschool Group crafting events at the Dog River branch, and much more. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library)
3. Tyree Weathersby, a star recruit and Douglasville native, begins his freshman season as a defensive lineman for the University of Tennessee Vols this fall. Weathersby is a graduate of New Manchester High School where he was rated as one of the top 300 recruits in the nation in the 2023 recruiting class. To watch Weathersby and the Vols this season, check out their 2023 schedule of games here. (AtoZ Sports)
4. Looking for a new job? The Douglasville Police Department is hosting its annual Community Job Fair this Saturday, Aug. 5 starting at 10:00 a.m. This event is a great way to establish relationships and discover new employment options, all in one place. Participating businesses and organizations are hiring for temporary to full-time positions, and participants should bring a resume and other pertinent information if they are interested in applying for a new position. (Douglasville Police Department)
5. If you're looking for something artsy to do this weekend, look no further. Up the road in Marietta, don't miss Art At The Avenue, a free, expansive event that includes a national juried art exhibition, an artisan market, performing arts, and more. The last two event days are Aug. 4-5, which will feature ballet performances, live painting demonstrations, and more. Check out the link for more information. (South Cobb Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, August 4

• Engage To Thrive Series: Maximizing Your DCC Investment At Douglas County Chamber of Commerce (12:30 PM)

Saturday, August 5

• Junk Dump At Douglas County Courthouse (9:00 AM)
• Youth Peace Summit At Douglasville Police Department Community Room (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• August is National Black Business Month, and there are multiple local Black-owned businesses that you can support right here in Douglasville. If you have a sweet tooth, check out Pound Cake Pleasures for the most flavorful pound cakes around! (Douglas County Chamber via Instagram)
• Interested in becoming stronger and developing healthy habits with your community? As part of their Training Tuesdays program, the city of Douglasville hosts recurring Zumba classes on O'Neal Plaza every other Tuesday afternoon from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check out the link for more information. (City of Douglasville)
• Trivia time: What movies and shows feature Douglasville on the big screen? The Douglas County Museum of History and Art recently compiled a list of TV shows and films that were filmed in our city. Check out the list at the link! (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.