🌱 Adoptable Pets + City Hall Closed For Reno + AD Comes Back To GA

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Enjoy...

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. New pets are waiting for you to adopt them at Douglasville area shelters! If you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, Douglasville area shelters have dogs, cats, and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted. From young Doberman rescues to adorable cats to energetic mixed breeds and more, check out the newly-posted available pets on PetFinder to get started. (Douglasville Patch)
2. City Hall is closed starting Monday for renovations. The Douglasville City Hall offices will be temporarily closed — starting Monday, June 13 — for roofing renovations. The public can still reach City Hall staff electronically (by email or phone). Some departments will make advanced appointments and operate out of a different location. Renovations are scheduled to take two weeks. (Press Release Desk )
3. May is now officially Lupus Awareness Month. On Tuesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a proclamation recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month at its legislative voting meeting. This proclamation hopes to bring more awareness to Lupus year-round, as approximately 55,000 Georgians live with Lupus. (Press Release Desk )
4. The Atlanta Dream just acquired AD in a trade with New York. AD, a native of Douglasville, gets to play closer to home with their recent transfer to the Atlanta Dream from The New York Liberty. Though AD struggled to get back onto the court after being diagnosed with COVID-19, they're excited to restart and grow in their game. Dream head coach Tanisha Wright said, "AD's talent speaks for itself, and we think there is no better place to unlock it than here in their home state." (WNBA.com)
5. A woman was refunded after a seller scammed her with a broken car. Wanda King-Whitby purchased a 2006 Toyota Camry for $4,000 from AP Auto Sales in Douglasville. She was told the vehicle was in good shape but almost immediately started having problems. A mechanic at Theo's Automotive in Peachtree City discovered the seller taped over engine warning lights and reduced the car's mileage by 97,000 miles. King-Whitby has since received a $4,000 cash refund from AP Auto Repairs. (WWNY)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Me and My Buddy - Painting with a Twist (3:00 PM)
• Loc'd and Loaded Natural Hair Show Event - Styles By Traci (7:00 PM)
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night - Fiesta Azteca (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department attended Wednesday Wind Down on O'Neal Plaza this week. Residents were encouraged to come out to enjoy a night of wonderful music between 6 and 9 PM. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Douglas County Happenings warned residents that the NWS Atlanta is continuing to monitor the potential for additional storms/heavy rain later this week. The storms were expected to impact much of north and central Georgia through Thursday. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Douglas County District Attorney's Office is raising awareness for June Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Because 1 in 10 Elder Americans is a victim of abuse, they encourage residents who suspect that someone is being abused to make a report online or by calling 1-866-55AGING. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.