🌱 Local Arrested In 23-Year-Old Cold Case + Arbor Day Celebration

Hello all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Douglasville man arrested in connection with 23-year-old cold case in Louisiana
• Family of deceased Douglasville teen remembers their loved one, sets up GoFundMe
• Douglasville unveiling new trees and shade plan for Arbor Day

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Cloudy with spotty showers. High: 67 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Two men, including a Douglasville resident, have been arrested in connection with a 23-year-old cold case. On New Year's Day in 2000 at The Doll House in Louisiana, three people were found shot, including LaShonda Harmon, Shonda Woods, and Allen Babineaux, who later died. Marvin Dandre Kyer of Douglasville and Terrance Lee Malvo of Sulphur were arrested and charged with second-degree murder after the police reconstructed the crime scene and reviewed all existing case files, evidence, and witness statements. (KATC News)
2. Loved ones are remembering Dayjon Moore of Douglasville, whose body was discovered at a Duralee Lane hotel on Feb. 5. Moore, the eldest of four, was remembered by his family as an intelligent and loving person who enjoyed playing basketball and making jokes. Moore's mother set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses, as the family had recently buried another nephew and is thus seeking financial assistance. (Douglasville Patch)
3. Are you coming out to Douglasville's Arbor Day celebration this Friday, Feb. 17? From 2-3 p.m., the city will showcase its newly-planted trees and unveil a shade plan for the ballfields in Hunter Park. Attendees will receive tree seedlings from the Georgia Forestry Commission. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
4. Heads up, house hunters: five new homes have just hit the Douglasville real estate market, including a four-bedroom/three-bathroom on Lodgeview Place for under $340,000. Or, if you're ready to start looking at some properties, there are two open houses happening this Saturday in Douglasville. Visit the link to view photos, pricing, scheduling, and additional specs. (Douglasville Patch)
5. Young women between the ages of 10-15 are invited to participate in a Girls Guide Camp from Feb. 20-23. The camp will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Boundary Waters Activity Center, and will include a motivational speaker, financial empowerment information, and more. Those who are interested in learning more or registering can visit DouglasCountyParks.com or call 470-308-4430. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Executives Unplugged Luncheon - Douglas County Chamber At Douglasville Conference Center (11:45 AM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A Douglas County firefighter and paramedic are being recognized for their actions on the scene of a house fire that occurred last month. Visit the link to read about the heroic rescue of a beloved family pet. (Douglas County)
• Goodwill of North Georgia will reopen its West End Store down the road in Atlanta tomorrow, Feb. 16, after closing for interior renovations. In 2022, Goodwill renovated multiple other stores in the area, including the Douglasville store. (What Now Atlanta)
• It's National School Counseling Week, and Douglas County School System is showing its appreciation for the counselors making a difference in the lives of local students. The district encourages families to take a moment to thank their school counselor this week! (Douglas County School System)

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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.