🌱 Free Shuttle Rides For Taste Of Douglasville + STEAM Summer Camps

Good morning, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on...

• Free shuttle rides for this weekend's Taste of Douglasville
• Douglas County summer baseball camp with the Atlanta Braves
• Upcoming STEAM summer camps

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Connect Douglas is offering free shuttle rides for the Taste of Douglasville on May 20. There will be free parking at the Multi-Modal Transportation Center (MMTC) at 8800 Dorris Road. A designated event shuttle will pick up festival attendees at the MMTC and will run every 20 minutes from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CelebrateDouglasCounty.com)
2. Douglas County Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the 2023 Atlanta Braves Summer Baseball/Softball Camp. These camps offer custom curriculum and visits from Braves alumni players. To learn more or register, click here. (Douglas County Parks and Rec via Instagram)
3. Kids to Parks Day is coming up this Saturday, May 20, at Hunter Memorial Park! This is a nationwide celebration dedicated to discovering the great outdoors. Visit the park between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for games and fun for the whole family. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
4. The City of Douglasville has announced upcoming STEAM summer camps for children between the ages of four and 14. There are full and half-day camp options, and campers will experience hands-on learning with projects that include robotics and amusement park design. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
5. In search of some fun plans for the weekend? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Saturday, May 20, Taste of Douglasville will be happening Downtown with a showcase of local businesses and restaurants, as well as community booths and a children's play area. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Get Waisted - With Waistbeads At V2 Spaces (2:00 PM)
• Open Mic At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)
• Ladies Night At Starr Food Hookah Lounge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds and the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program and Educations Division were on hand at Mirror Lake Elementary to deliver some sweet treats and entertainment to students who reached their quarterly academic goals. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Douglas County Happenings shared some behind-the-scenes pictures from the Hometown Celebration in honor of American Idol contestant Megan Danielle. She will be performing in the show's finale this Sunday. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The Hydrangea Festival and Garden Tour is coming up on Jun. 3! Tickets are available at the museum or at this link. (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)

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