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 # pict-rs 0.5.0
 
-TODO: quick message about 0.5 release
+Today I am announcing pict-rs 0.5.0. This release comes with a number of requested features,
+including enabling fully stateless pict-rs with postgres, and adding media proxy support to
+automatically remove infrequently accessed proxied media. There's much more to the 0.5.0 release
+than just those, so be sure to read through the release notes to get a full picture of what's new.
+
+If you're upgrading from 0.4, be sure to read through the [Upgrade Notes](#upgrade-notes) below.
 
 ## Overview