🌱 Spice Wing Flutters Into Douglasville + Electric Owl Opens An Eye

Hi there, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• New chicken restaurant opens in Douglasville.
• New multi-sound stage facility opens nearby.
• Independence Day Parade viewed by thousands.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories today in and around Douglasville:

1. Ronak Patel has brought a franchise of the renowned chicken restaurant, Spice Wing to Douglasville. The establishment offers a wide variety of chicken dishes. If you've grown attached to the delicious spicy fare, franchises are available. (RestaurantNews.com)
2. If you give a hoot about the environment, open your eyes to Electric Owl Studios. Because of its environmentally friendly construction and materials all complying with the LEED Standards, this multi-sound stage studio has earned the moniker, "Greenest Studio on Earth." The innovative film and music studio is located just a short drive away in Atlanta. (Simply Buckhead)
3. Trent North, Georgia Superintendent of the Year, lead the 4th of July parade through the streets of Douglasville. Thousands of spectators were on hand. Sheriff Tim Pounds and Police Chief Gary Sparks also participated. Citizens eager to celebrate our nation's birthday lined the streets for more than an hour before the parade began. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
4. The Georgia Scratch Bowlers Series (GSBS) has ended its regular season. An impressive 12 of the top 16 players are Georgians, with a full list available at the link. The championship match will take place in Douglasville on Aug. 13, at the Bowling Factory and the Southern Lanes.(BVM Sports)
5. The Tanner Health System is spearheading a blood and bone marrow drive in honor and support of beloved Dr. Linda McCormick, recently diagnosed with leukemia. The event will take place over two days in two Tanner Medical Center locations, both a short drive away from Douglasville. The first will take place on Jul. 18 at the Villa Rica location from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Classrooms A and B, while the second is scheduled for Jul. 28 at the Carrollton center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Classroom 2. To register to donate bone marrow, visit bethematch.org, or to donate blood go to redcrossblood.org. (Star News Georgia)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, July 7

• Sensory Storytime at Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Happy Hour at Starr Food Hookah Lounge (4:00 PM)
• Out Of The Mouths Of Babes Youth Conference at Hunter Memorial Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for the "Keep Douglas County Beautiful Junk Dump" on Saturday, Aug. 5. Bring your unwanted junk to the courthouse between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All household trash and recyclables will be accepted except mattresses, tires, and paint. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Paul Zachos with The Zachos Team and Dr. Deborah Johnson-Blake with The Writing Pad, LLC have donated to the Goodwill Guardian Program. Douglas County District Attorney's Office and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce give many thanks to both of them for helping restore victims of crime. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• Do you own a handgun? Would you like to know the correct way to handle it? The Douglasville Police Department will hold a free public handgun clinic on Jul. 11, held at the station from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.