🌱 Renovations At Hunter Park + Free Mother's Day Brunch Today

Good morning, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Today's briefing includes news about...

• Updates coming to Hunter Park
• Free Mother's Day Brunch today
• Fundraiser for Northside Hospital workers

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Hunter Park will be undergoing renovations through the end of the month. Once completed, the park will have updated slides, climbers, and play panels. The upgrades will include accessible reach panels for children in wheelchairs to be able to participate in multiple activities. There will also be new rubber surface flooring installed. (City of Douglasville - Government)
2. The City of Douglasville is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch today (May 10) from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Hawthorne Community Center! This event is free and will include food and games to celebrate moms, aunties, grandmothers, and all the important women in our lives. To learn more and RSVP, click here. (City of Douglasville - Government)
3. Douglas County Parks and Recreation is hosting a free Fishing Derby this Saturday at Deer Lick Park. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and there will be prizes and trophies for the biggest catch in each age group. Be sure to bring your fishing pole, bait, chair, and bucket. (Douglas County Parks and Recreation)
4. Gas prices are continuing to fall in and around Atlanta as demand has dropped and concerns over an approaching global recession have impacted oil markets. According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas in the Atlanta area is currently $3.54, which is about six cents less than a week ago and 60 cents less than a year ago. (GPB News)
5. A fundraiser has been started to support two hospital workers who were injured in the recent shooting at Northside Hospital in nearby Atlanta. Both women are receiving treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital. Northside Hospital reopened most practices on Monday after being closed for several days. There is additional security at the hospital, as well as spiritual leaders and human resources representatives to support the hospital's workforce. Click here to learn more about the fundraiser and to donate. (Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• AquaPole Fitness Class At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Bingo Night: My Heart Is In Atlanta At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Saturday, the Douglasville Police Department will be cooking some lip-smacking BBQ as part of their Music Festival! The BBQ cook-off will pit local government offices against each other in a friendly and delicious competition. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Cultural Arts Council is highlighting some of the vendors that will be at the upcoming Taste of Douglasville Festival. Vendors include Mimi's Craft Market, Gritz Brunch Bar, Mik Tu Naturals, and Diva Designs. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
• Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2023 - 2024 school year with Douglas County Schools. Click here to learn more about the registration process for incoming kindergarteners. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

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

— 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.