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Hello again Douglasville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Douglasville became Hawkins’ police headquarters on Stranger Things.
  • How a former Alexander High teacher became Effingham’s Teacher of the Year

Also on today's calendar: Unveiled: Masquerade Burlesque Show and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Thursday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stranger Things filming locations in Georgia (b985.com) — Fans of Stranger Things can visit the real-life Hawkins Police Department right in downtown Douglasville at 8485 Courthouse Square W, one of the show’s key filming locations. The guide also maps out other recognizable Georgia spots, from Jackson’s town square to Atlanta pools and malls, so you can plan a full, self-guided tour of the series’ most iconic scenes.
   

• Effingham Teacher of the Year Builds Life Skills Through Science (effinghamherald.net) — Douglasville gets a proud shout-out as Effingham County’s Teacher of the Year, Alexis Osment, began her career at Alexander High School here before moving to Springfield. Now in her 10th year, she’s being honored for using science class to build students’ life skills, emphasizing respect, communication, and grace while mentoring colleagues and inspiring former students across Georgia.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing: my baby girl blackie has been missing since thanksgiving.
    I wasn’t home & my dad left the door open & she got out. If anyone has seen her please let me know. I have called for her around the neighborhood, I… (Nextdoor Stewart Mill Estates)
  • Found orange cat.
    This orange baby found my back porch on Friday and Saturday. He ran away when I opened the door but I put out some food and water. I have a little… (Nextdoor Governors Ridge)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Douglasville. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Douglasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglasville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Austell

  • Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 5 to December 11 (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Man, 57, dies in custody at Cobb County Adult Detention Center (fox5atlanta.com)

Powder Springs

  • October 2025 home sales in Cobb County's Pope High attendance zone (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Execution suspended for man convicted in killing of 2 real estate agents in Cobb County (macon.com)
  • Virginia Tech targeting Georgia Tech's Norval McKenzie as new RB coach (gobblercountry.com)

Mableton

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