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In today's newsletter:

• How a Douglasville-area family helped stop a 100 mph I-20 chase

Also on today's calendar: Douglas County Democrats General Meeting and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
• Sunday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 47, low: 25.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Villa Rica man uses truck to stop 100 mph suspected drunk driver on I-20 (fox5atlanta.com) — A Douglasville-origin drive on I-20 turned dangerous when a suspected drunk driver sped over 100 mph, drove the wrong way, and hit at least one vehicle on New Year’s Eve. Villa Rica resident James Humphreys, traveling west from Douglasville with family, used his truck to box in the car near Exit 24, allowing police to arrest the suspect without further injuries.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Douglasville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Trivia at Fabiano’s
  Fabiano's Pizzeria Douglasville, 12391 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

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

Sunday January 11

• A Rosy Bouquet
  Painting with a Twist , 9453 GA-5 , Douglasville
  1:00 pm
• Floating Bliss Aerial and Mat Soundbath
  Just Breathe Yoga Center , 3216 GA-5 , Douglasville
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Elementary Homeschool Group
  Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Preschool Storytime
  Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
  10:30 am
• Alzheimer's Support Group
  Douglas County Chamber , 6658 Church St , Douglasville
  2:00 pm
• Business After Hours
  Sam & Rosco's Restaurant , 7450 Douglas Blvd , Douglasville
  5:00 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

Saturday January 10

• Bring One for the Chipper
  Douglas County, GA Calendar Douglasville, GA 30134
  10:00 am
• Dancer's Dreamhouse Open House Dance Party 2026
  Dancer's Dreamhouse , 5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd Ste 311 , Austell
  12:00 pm
• District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III Joint Town Hall Meeting
  Douglas County, GA Calendar Douglasville, GA 30134
  12:00 pm
• Cake Decorating Class For Beginners
  Cindyrella Cakes , 560 Thornton Rd #208 , Lithia Springs
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost solid black male cat 18 years old yellowish eyes thin build.
  Last seen on Rose Avenue near Fairways Drive Douglasville, GA. Monday evening January 5, 2026. Very friendly please message if you see him I’ll come… (Nextdoor Rose Ave)
• Hey y'all southern mom's, grandma's and grannies out there..
  I have been looking for grandma's cast iron skillet recipe for cornbread. I got a 5 pound bag of Hoovers Corn Meal which she always used. Now here's… (Nextdoor Dorsett Shoals)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Douglasville. Apply here.
• Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Douglasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglasville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

• Bright Side News for January 9, 2026 (brightsidecobb.com)
• 2 Major Retailers Closing GA Locations (patch.com)

Powder Springs

• Indivisible Cobb, other progressive groups plan event at Capitol for first day of legislative session (cobbcountycourier.com)
• UWG football announces 12 transfer additions (times-georgian.com)

Mableton

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