🌱 Sindy Gutiérrez Preforms At NMHS + GreyStone Amphitheater Opening

Good morning, everybody. I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on...

• Latin soprano singer visits Douglas County school
• GreyStone Amphitheater concludes its Grand Opening Series
• Douglas County photography business relocates

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 77 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, New Manchester High School (NMHS) in Douglas County welcomed acclaimed soprano singer Sindy Gutiérrez from Guanajuato, Mexico. Gutiérrez's visit was made possible by the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County with support from the Mexican Consulate. During her performance, Gutiérrez sang a diverse selection of songs in multiple languages, providing NMHS students with a captivating experience. (Douglas County School System)
2. Douglasville has successfully concluded its Grand Opening Series at the GreyStone Amphitheater, a milestone in the community's cultural and recreational expansion. The concert series, held from Sep. 2-16, brought residents and visitors together. While some elements of the town green space are still being worked on, including the bridge space, shade for play areas, and final landscaping, the Douglasville Town Green is set to open later this year as a public park featuring play areas, green space, and a splash pad. (GreyStone Amphitheater via Facebook)
3. On Sep. 23, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the relocation of Ginny Carver Photography with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Established in 2009, Ginny Carver Photography has been serving the community for over a decade and specializes in portrait-style photography for various clients, including high school seniors, families, individuals, and pets. (Newsbreak)
4. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is offering an eagerly anticipated "Fundamentals of Acrylics" class instructed by Kobe Opare. This class will provide an opportunity for participants to explore painting techniques, color mixing, and composition secrets over a four-week period. Interested individuals can secure their spot in advance by registering here or by contacting the council at (770) 949-2787. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
5. Today, Sep. 27, One Family Resource Center in Douglasville is hosting an event focused on community conversations. Head over to 5903 Stewart Parkway from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This event is designed for parents, teachers, coaches, pastors, and community advocates. (Women of Douglasville via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Wednesday, September 27

• Wine Down Wednesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Public Arts Commission At Douglasville Conference Center (6:00 PM)
• Open Studio At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Down the road, the community of Villa Rica is prepping for a Zombie Run on Oct. 28. This event will feature a 5K and one-mile fun run. (Villa Rica Main Street via Facebook)
• Douglas County Animal Services is waiving its adoption fees until the end of the month! Visit the link to see some of the pups ready for their forever homes. (Douglas County Animal Services - Georgia via Facebook)
• Join Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Oct. 4 for their ongoing coffee with a cop event. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Sean Peek

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