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

What's up Douglasville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Douglasville community remembers the life of Harold Emmette Parr
• How Douglasville-linked Jan. 6 defendants see the Capitol riots now

Also on today's calendar: Decisions That Matter Power Of Attorney and Healthcare Directive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warmer with clouds breaking, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy and warm, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Friday: Warm with some brightening, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harold Emmette Parr (douglascountysentinel.com) — Douglasville residents are mourning the passing of 81-year-old Harold Emmette Parr, a longtime community member who died peacefully on December 31 surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife Margie, children in Villa Rica and Kansas, several siblings in Douglasville, and six grandchildren who lovingly knew him as Grandaddy.
   

• Pardoned Georgians reflect on fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riots (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Douglasville is the dateline for a look at Georgians who were charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach and later pardoned, as they reflect on the fifth anniversary. Local voices describe their experiences, express belief the day was a political setup, and contrast their memories with how the events have been portrayed, while a Georgia congressman sharply criticizes the pardons.
   

📸 Around Douglasville

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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

• Preschool Storytime
  Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
  10:30 am
• Engage to Thrive Series: Maximizing Your DCC Investment!
  Douglas County Chamber Georgia Power Room
  12:30 pm
• Kids Video Game Night
  Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
  4:30 pm
• Stewart Middle School vs Yeager Middle School
  Stewart Middle School , 8138 Malone St , Douglasville
  5:00 pm
• Factory Shoals Middle School vs Chestnut Log Middle School
  Factory Shoals Middle School , 3301 Veterans Park Academy School Rd , Douglasville
  5:00 pm

Friday January 9

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

Saturday January 10

• Douglas County Democrats General Meeting
  St Julian's Episcopal Church , 5400 Stewart Mill Rd , Douglasville
  10:00 am

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good evening Neighbors
  I just got home to our subdivision here in the fairways and there was someone's black and brown Chihuahua wandering around without a collar I saw her… (Nextdoor The Fairways)
• Was working out in the yard and this little guy came out of no where!
  If this is your boy he’s over here on queens rd. He seems older as well. I gave him food! Please message if this is yours (Nextdoor Bear Estates)

• Goodwill of North Georgia posted a job opening for Merchandiser Grader Part Time $13.50 - Douglasville in Douglasville. Apply here.
• Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Douglasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglasville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

• Agenda for January 6 Mableton City Council meeting (cobbcountycourier.com)
• Keep Cobb Beautiful Christmas tree recycling event extended (eastcobbnews.com)

Powder Springs

• Local Trivia Challenge: Can you match Cobb commission chairs with facts about them? (cobbcountycourier.com)
• RB Sutton Smith signs with Razorbacks (arkansasrazorbacks.com)
• House Democrats' hearing on Jan. 6 anniversary will feature Geoff Duncan (ajc.com)

Mableton

Ok Douglasville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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