🌱 Douglasville Parks and Recreation Receives Recognition + VR Math

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• The City of Douglasville is a Gold Medal Awards finalist
• Douglasville local makes it to the top five on "American Idol"
• New virtual reality technology in the classroom

But first, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 83 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The City of Douglasville has been announced as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, a prestigious recognition given by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Gold Medal Awards program honors communities that excel in areas such as long-range planning, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and program development. The finalists will compete for the Grand Plaque Award, with the winners being announced at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. (City of Douglasville)
2. Douglasville's own Megan Danielle has advanced to the top five of the "American Idol" competition. During her performance of Alanis Morissette's "Head Over Feet," Morissette praised Danielle for her soulful and authentic expression. The upcoming episode will feature Disney Night, and viewers can expect more surprises as the competition continues. (WSB Atlanta)
3. During a visit to Alexander High School, Georgia's State School Superintendent Richard Woods observed students using new virtual reality (VR) technology called Prisms to learn algebra. Prisms provides a personalized learning experience by incorporating VR content modules, teaching materials, and practice problems. Students praised the technology for its ability to make math more engaging and practical, with some expressing a desire to see it applied in other subjects as well. Woods welcomed the students' feedback and emphasized the importance of delivering quality education to meet their needs. (Douglas County School System)
4. Amid a limited housing inventory, homebuyers are facing competition with multiple offers on properties, including newly renovated homes in Douglasville. The lack of supply and low mortgage rates are contributing to bidding wars as buyers return to the resale market while sellers are hesitant to list their homes. Although the current rate of multiple offers is lower than the peak during the pandemic, it has increased from previous months, reflecting the demand-supply imbalance in the housing market. (Morningstar)
5. Join the Father's Day Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament, a fundraiser for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office SCOPE Division, at the Boundary Waters Activity Center in Douglasville on Jun. 17. The registration fee is $40 per person. The event is hosted by Southern Pickleball and the Georgia Pickleball Association, with sponsorship from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Douglas County Parks & Recreation. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Tacos And Tequila Tuesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• DC Crafters: Adult Crafting Group At Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Three events will be happening on May 20 in Douglasville! You can hop around from one event to another as the Maes Farmers Market, Taste of Douglasville, and the Spring Family Festival will all be taking place. The Douglasville Church St. Farmers Market has a suggested order for visiting the events, which is available at the link! (Douglasville Church St. Farmers Market via Facebook)
• This Thursday night, May 11, is the Douglasville Police Department's Community Enrichment Meeting. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. and will include various topics that are impacting the local community. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Douglasville area. Available positions include customer service representative, receiving clerk, data clerk, CDL truck driver, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.