🌱 Metal Recycling Event + Rent Prices Dip In Metro Atlanta

Hello, everybody. It's Friday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news about...

• Electronics and metal recycling event tomorrow
• Rents have dipped in Metro Atlanta
• Pet adoption event tomorrow

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with showers around. High: 76 Low: 53.

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Here are the five top stories in Douglasville today:

1. Tomorrow, the City of Douglasville is hosting an Electronics and Metal Recycling Event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Residents can drop off electronics, scrap metal, appliances, items with metal content, or items that have a cord or use batteries. There will be a $5 charge for each TV or monitor but other items are free to drop off. The Douglas County Lions Club will also be on hand to accept eyeglasses and hearing aids. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
2. Douglas County Parks and Recreation announced that Therapeutic Bingo will be happening on May 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Deer Lick Park. This event will include a nacho bar, brownies, and drinks for $5, or participants can bring their own lunch. Those interested in attending should reserve a spot by May 8 by calling Kim at (678) 823-2450. (Douglas County Parks and Recreation)
3. Rent prices in Metro Atlanta are down almost 2.5 percent from last year and two percent from last month, according to rent researcher Jon Leckie. However, he also said that wages have not necessarily kept pace with rising rents, estimating that a person would need a raise of eight or nine percent to keep up with housing costs. According to Rent.com, Douglasville was one of the cities in Georgia with the largest increase in rent over the last year. (11 Alive)
4. Officials with the Secretary of State office are warning about an increase in people impersonating police officers and security guards in the Metro Atlanta area. Several impersonators have been arrested so far this year, including a man in nearby Marietta with a fake police badge and drugs and a woman in Dallas who impersonated a GBI agent. Officials say that legitimate security guards must wear a badge or patch identifying the agency they're working for. Residents are encouraged to call 911 if they suspect an officer or security guard is not legitimate. (11 Alive)
5. The Douglas County Animal Shelter has several furry friends who are ready to find their new homes! Douglas County Animal Services is hosting an adoption event tomorrow at Pet Supermarket from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. where you can meet some adorable and adoptable pets. (Douglas County Animal Services - Georgia via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Candle Making And DIY Painting At Studio Unlimited (5:30 PM)
• Healthy Snacking/D'Ville "Y" Fit At Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center (6:00 PM)
• Ladies Night At Starr Food Hookah Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new study by Bumper.com found that electric vehicle 'charging deserts' – places where charging stations and ports are in short supply – stretch across states, largely divided by economic and racial lines. On average in Georgia, there are 2.22 charge ports per 10,000 people. Learn more about EV charging rates in Georgia and nationwide at the link. (Bumper.com)
• The City of Douglasville sent a big "thank you" to all of its administrative professionals! There are almost 100 different jobs that fall under the "administrative professional" title that all work to keep the county running smoothly. (DouglasvilleGA.gov)
• A coyote was spotted near the Woodie Fite area. Residents are encouraged to keep their pets inside and not approach or feed any wild animals. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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— 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.