🌱 New Movie Studio Coming to Douglasville + Fourth Arrest In Shooting

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Mayor Pro Tem Miller named AIA Public Director.
• A new movie studio is coming to Douglasville.
• A fourth arrest has been made in relation to the birthday party shooting earlier this month.

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Douglasville:

1. The American Institute of Architects, Atlanta Chapter, has elected Mayor Pro Tem Terry Miller as their Public Director. Miller is currently serving as City Councilman from Ward 4 as well as Mayor Pro Tem for Douglasville. His role as Public Director, according to AIA, will focus on advocating for "better architectural design with public entities and civic bodies" throughout the Atlanta metro. (Press Release Desk )
2. Movie Magic is coming to Douglasville. Lionsgate Studios is opening a new film and TV complex just off I-20 at Fairburn Road in Douglasville. The complex will be located in "Great Point Studios" and will cover 40 acres and cost about $160 million to build. It will feature 11 sound stages. (WSB Atlanta)
3. This is a list that's sure to get your tail wagging! These lovable dogs and cats are all up for adoption, and they could be in your lap before the week is over. Check out Chadwick, a fluffy medium hair cat. You could also snuggle up with Herbie, a mixed breed dog just out of puppyhood. Click the link to see all the potential pets. (Douglasville Patch)
4. Douglas County authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection to the shooting that took place at a birthday party earlier this month. The 17-year-old was arrested on Wednesday and will face the same charges as the three others who were arrested on Tuesday. The shooting claimed the lives of three teens and injured seven others. The victims were not the target of the gang-related shooting. (Douglasville Patch)
5. What are you planning for the weekend? Peep this list from DouglasvilleCalendar, which has the hippest happenings in and around town. There's a Mad Hatter's Tea Party at the Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Mar. 18 at 11:00 a.m. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Now offering Full service Lawn Care at D&B Services (9:00 AM)
• Parents Night Out at Code Ninjas Douglasville (5:00 PM)
• Rainbow Skies at Painting With a Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County Happenings has the full list of guest speakers for the 2023 National Women's History Month Celebration. Click the link to see details for the event. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• SAY-Rodeo's volunteers are dedicated, maybe a little too much? Nah, they're perfect. Click the link to say howdy! (SAY-Rodeo via Facebook)
• Do you have old or expired medications? The Douglasville Police Department is teaming up with the DEA for Pill Take Back Day. Apr. 22, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., you can drop off those old medicines, no questions asked. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.