🌱 Patch AM: Douglasville community remembers the life of Harold Emmette Parr

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In today's newsletter:

• Douglasville community remembers the life of Harold Emmette Parr

Also on today's calendar: Decisions That Matter Power Of Attorney and Healthcare Directive and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Clutch C.!

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Low clouds and warm, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
• Thursday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harold Emmette Parr (douglascountysentinel.com) — Douglasville readers are mourning the passing of 81-year-old resident Harold Emmette Parr, who died peacefully on December 31 surrounded by family. He is remembered by his wife Margie, children in Villa Rica and Kansas, several siblings in Douglasville and nearby towns, and six grandchildren who lovingly called him Grandaddy.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Douglasville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• Decisions That Matter Power Of Attorney and Healthcare Directive
  6100 GA-5, Douglasville
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Engage to Thrive Series: Maximizing Your DCC Investment!
  Douglas County Chamber Georgia Power Room
  12:30 pm

Friday January 9

• January Vision Board Sister Circle
  3216 GA-5 , Douglasville
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Bring One for the Chipper
  Douglas County, GA Calendar Douglasville, GA 30134
  10:00 am
• District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III Joint Town Hall Meeting
  Douglas County, GA Calendar Douglasville, GA 30134
  12:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Floating Bliss Aerial and Mat Soundbath
  Just Breathe Yoga Center , 3216 GA-5 , Douglasville
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Beginner Sewing Class
  Cultural Arts Council Douglasville | Douglas County , 8652 Campbellton St , Douglasville
  11:00 am
• Blue Jean Pocket Painting Workshop
  Cultural Arts Council Douglasville | Douglas County , 8652 Campbellton St , Douglasville
  1:00 pm

Monday January 19

• Children's Introductory Sewing Class
  Cultural Arts Council Douglasville | Douglas County , 8652 Campbellton St , Douglasville
  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Basketball @ Heard (VB, VG, JVB)
  Heard County High School , 545 Main St , Franklin
  4:30 pm
• Planning Commission Work Session
  Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Planning and Zoning Work Session
  Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive , Powder Springs
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Downtown Merchant Meeting
  Marietta City Main Calendar , 7 Atlanta Street , Marietta
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing off mein Mitchell from Mitchell’s mill please her name is Sydney she’s 3 years old.
  She’s never been out overnight. Please contact Mike Martin if found 404-405-0694 (Nextdoor Sweetwater)
• Hi neighbors,
  I’m a mom reaching out during a really difficult time for my family. I’m hoping someone may have gently used children’s clothing they no longer need… (Nextdoor Douglasville Fairburn Rd)

• Kendall Vegetation Services posted a job opening for Groundsperson : Douglasville, GA in Douglasville. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Douglasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglasville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

• Keep Cobb Beautiful Christmas tree recycling event extended (eastcobbnews.com)
• A Sunday Conversation with Dessence Solomon, owner of Essence and Solomon Boutique (couriernews.org)
• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 26 to January 1 (cobbcountycourier.com)

Powder Springs

• Cobb County Senior Services events for Jan. 8-14 (ledger-enquirer.com)

Mableton

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