Name: G. L. Yancy
Start: 2026-05-16T13:00:00-04:00
Location: The Book Wyrm and Other Oddities

The Book Wyrm and Other Oddities

Join local author G. L. Yancy, the creator of the intriguing southern serial 'Woven Branches,' for a special appearance and presentation. This is a must-attend event for literary fans looking to meet a local talent at Douglasville's unique bookstore, The Book Wyrm &amp; Other Oddities.

Local Event: G. L. Yancy

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G. L. Yancy

Join local author G. L. Yancy, the creator of the intriguing southern serial 'Woven Branches,' for a special appearance and...

You’re Invited! Community Wellness Event&nbsp;
Join us for a FREE community event focused on raising awareness about youth mental health and substance use prevention. This is a day to connect, learn, and uplift one another.
What to Expect:
• Access to Counseling &amp; Prevention Resources including other resources&nbsp;
• Fun Family Activities &amp; Community Outreach
• Free Food Distribution (Good Samaritan support)
• Free Giveaways - Books, Bags, Shoes, Jackets &amp; more
• Door Prizes &amp; Live Entertainment
Special Attractions:
• Video Game Truck&nbsp;
• Bouncy House
• Fire Truck&nbsp;
• Interactive Games &amp; Activities
This is more than an event, it’s a chance to break the stigma, build connections, and support our youth together.
Let’s talk about it. Let’s support each other. Let’s make a difference.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come be part of something impactful!

Local Event: Annual Children's Mental Health & Substance Use Awareness Fun Fair

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Come join us on the farm for some glassblowing art fun…. Blown Paperweight
1 blown paperweight - 3 time slots available, 7 people per slot
This event is rain ☔️ or shine ☀️
Come join in the fun of making beautifulblown&nbsp;paperweight&nbsp;and hang out with someadorable furry friends!&nbsp;
🥕 Includes 1 cup of carrots per ticket
📝Note: The glass has to slowly cool down inthe annealer overnight, they can be pickedup the next day or for an extra fee they canbe mailed
📝Note: this class is for ages 6 &amp; up please.
We can do private session classes, forinquiry contact Laura at <a href="tel:404-408-4635">404-408-4635</a> or&nbsp;Laura@lralpaca.com
🦙We will take a break and hangout withthe Alpacas for a few, feed them, pet them,take pics with them and we will also giveyou a little education on them as well asanswer any questions. Includes 1 cup ofcarrots per ticket purchase, additionalcarrots can be purchased for $3.00 per cupor $7.00 per 3LB bag
 🏡 NOTE: We are an even-numbered houseon a road with odd-numbered addresses onthe opposite side, GPS may indicate that weare located on the other side of the road.

Local Event: Glass Blowing Class - Blown Paperweight (time slots)

Glass Blowing Class - Blown Paperweight (time...

Come join us on the farm for some glassblowing art fun…. Blown Paperweight
1 blown paperweight - 3 time slots available, 7...

Glass Blowing Class - Blown Paperweight (time slots)

Exodus Ranch

Looking for something FUN for ALL ages? 
Spring Fling and Kentucky Derby party on the Exodus Ranch!May 2 - 12 noon - 4 pm. Please click the event link for the activities schedule!&nbsp;
*Horse/Pony rides for kids and adults
*Ranch Kentucky Derby horse race with payout (pick the winning team and win $$)&nbsp;
*Bounce House (no charge)
*Play Area (no charge)
*Mechanical Bull $10
*Foam Party $7
*Kids Derby Stick Horse Race (no charge)
*Crafts (no charge)
*Derby Hat Contest (no charge)
*Rodeo Demo (no charge)
*Derby Horse Race (no charge to watch, buy-in is $10)
*Vendors
*Lunch Vendor available or bring a lunch!&nbsp;
***Entry and Parking are free.
*Please contact us if you would like to participate as a vendor!&nbsp;
The Exodus Ranch is a 501(c)3 non- profit. All events help support our community missions.
***All participants and guests MUST sign a release form.&nbsp;
Please contact us at exodusranch@hotmail.com with questions!
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Local Event: Family Spring Fling and Derby Day on the Ranch! 

Family Spring Fling and Derby Day on the Ranch! 

Looking for something FUN for ALL ages? 
Spring Fling and Kentucky Derby party on the Exodus Ranch!May 2 - 12 noon - 4 pm....

Come join us on the farm for some glassblowing art fun…. Blown Paperweight
1 blown paperweight - 3 time slotsavailable, 7 people per slot
This event is rain ☔️ or shine ☀️
Come join in the fun of making beautiful blown paperweight&nbsp;and hang out with some adorable furry friends!&nbsp;
🥕 Includes 1 cup of carrots per ticket
📝Note: The glass has to slowly cool down in the annealer overnight, they can be picked up the next day or for an extra fee they can be mailed
📝Note: this class is for ages 6 &amp; up please.
We can do private session classes, forinquiry contact Laura at <a href="tel:404-408-4635">404-408-4635</a> or&nbsp;Laura@lralpaca.com
🦙We will take a break and hangout with the Alpacas for a few, feed them, pet them, take pics with them and we will also give you a little education on them as well as answer any questions. Includes 1 cup ofcarrots per ticket purchase, additionalcarrots can be purchased for $3.00 per cupor $7.00 per 3LB bag
 🏡 NOTE: We are an even-numbered house on a road with odd-numbered addresses on the opposite side, GPS may indicate that we are located on the other side of the road

Come join us on the farm for some glassblowing art fun…. Blown Paperweight
1 blown paperweight - 3 time slotsavailable, 7...

Come join us on the farm for some glass blowing art fun, 7 different items to choose from
🔥&nbsp;Make 1 &nbsp;of 7 &nbsp;different items to choose from&nbsp;
&nbsp;5 time slots available, 4 people per slot
This event is rain&nbsp;☔️&nbsp;or shine&nbsp;☀️
Come join in the fun of making beautiful glass art and hang out with some adorable furry friends!&nbsp;
🥕&nbsp;Includes 1 cup of carrots per ticket
📝Note: The glass has to slowly cool down in the annealer overnight, they can be picked up the next day or for an extra fee they can be mailed
📝Note: this class is for ages 6 &amp; up please.
We can do private session classes, for inquiry contact Laura at <a href="tel:404-408-4635">404-408-4635</a> or &nbsp;Laura@lralpaca.com
🦙We will take a break and hangout with the Alpacas for a few, feed them, pet them, take pics with them and we will also give you a little education on them as well as answer any questions. Includes 1 cup of carrots per ticket purchase, additional carrots can be purchased for $3.00 per cup or $7.00 per 3LB bag&nbsp;
 🏡&nbsp;NOTE: We are an even-numbered house on a road with odd-numbered addresses on the opposite side, GPS may indicate that we are located on the other side of the road.

Local Event: Glass Blowing Class - Choose from 7 different items 5/4 - 5/8 (select date & time)

Glass Blowing Class - Choose from 7 different...

Come join us on the farm for some glass blowing art fun, 7 different items to choose from
🔥 Make 1  of 7  different items to...

Glass Blowing Class - Choose from 7 different items 5/4 - 5/8 (select date & time)

Come join us on the farm for some glass blowing art fun, 7 different items to choose from
🔥&nbsp;Make 1 &nbsp;of 7 &nbsp;different items to choose from. &nbsp;
&nbsp;5 time slots available, 4 people per slot
This event is rain&nbsp;☔️&nbsp;or shine&nbsp;☀️
Come join in the fun of making beautiful glass art and hang out with some adorable furry friends!&nbsp;
🥕&nbsp;Includes 1 cup of carrots per ticket
📝Note: The glass has to slowly cool down in the annealer overnight, they can be picked up the next day or for an extra fee they can be mailed
📝Note: this class is for ages 6 &amp; upplease.
We can do private session classes, for inquiry contact Laura at <a href="tel:404-408-4635">404-408-4635</a> or &nbsp;Laura@lralpaca.com
🦙We will take a break and hangout withthe Alpacas for a few, feed them, pet them, take pics with them and we will also give you a little education on them aswell as answer any questions. Includes 1cup of carrots per ticket purchase, additional carrots can be purchased for$3.00 per cup or $7.00 per 3LB bag&nbsp;
 🏡&nbsp;NOTE: We are an even-numbered house on a road with odd-numbered addresses on the opposite side, GPS May indicate that we are located on the otherside of the road.

Douglasville Town Green

The Church Street Farmers Market opens for the 2026 season on May 5th from 3pm to 6:30pm.The Church Street Farmers Market features locally grown produce, cut flowers, homemade breads, jams, jellies, vinegars and sweets, meat and seafood, local raw honey, handmade crafts, soaps, candles, and more. The market also partners with Georgia Fresh For Less to double up to $50 of SNAP/EBT benefits for fresh produce.
Free parking is available along Church Street and at the parking deck next to the Douglasville Conference Center.

Local Event: Church Street Farmers Market 2026 Opening Day

Church Street Farmers Market 2026 Opening Day

The Church Street Farmers Market opens for the 2026 season on May 5th from 3pm to 6:30pm.The Church Street Farmers Market...

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Early Voting in Georgia Has Begun &mdash; Let&rsquo;s Show Up
Early voting is underway&mdash;now is the time to take action. <a href="Shelia4psc.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shelia Edwards</a> is running for the Georgia Public Service Commission (District 5) to fight for working families, hold utility companies accountable, and bring fairness to decisions that impact your monthly bills.&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t wait&mdash;make a plan and vote early.&nbsp; With Shelia Edwards on the PSC, no community will be left behind, and families won&rsquo;t be burdened with unfair rate increases. Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to be part of the movement for accountability and fairness in Georgia.
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Pest Control $69.00 Quarter No Hidden Fees

Cardinal Pest Management 

Cardinal Pest Management is a fully licensed and insured pest control and nuisance wildlife management company proudly serving both residential and commercial clients. We offer affordable and effective service plans, including: Quarterly Residential Pest Control starting at $69.00 Monthly Mosquito Control Services starting at $45.00 Commercial Pest Control Services starting at $99.00 per month Our team specializes in the control and elimination of a wide range of pests and wildlife, including mosquitoes, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, mites, roaches, ants, spiders, crickets, millipedes, centipedes, rodents (rats and mice), squirrels, raccoons, opossums, birds, bats, and snakes—along with many other nuisance species. We proudly provide Commercial Pest Elimination Services with references available upon request. We serve a variety of industries, including: Restaurants and commercial food handling establishments Senior living facilities and nursing homes Hospitals and healthcare facilities Salons and country clubs If you’re hearing noises in your attic, we are also licensed in animal trapping and nuisance wildlife control, offering safe and effective solutions. Additional services include: Fire Ant Control (Certified in Ornamental &amp; Turf) Termite Treatments, including both liquid barrier and baiting systems With over 36 years of industry experience, Cardinal Pest Management was established in 2023 as a family-owned and operated business committed to delivering dependable, high-quality service.

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