TRAFFIC SPLIT SCHEDULED ON DOUGLAS RAILROAD OVERPASS

Georgia Department of Transportation has notified the City of Douglas, if the weather cooperates, Douglas drivers will notice a new perimeter road alignment as traffic is scheduled to split on the railroad overpass near Iron Road on April 27, 2019.

A contr...

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR BOWENS MILL ROAD WATER TANK

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, the City of Douglas/ESG Operations Water Department will conduct annual tank maintenance at the elevated storage tank on Bowens Mill Road SE.  Maintenance is performed annually to check the structural integrity of the...

CITY OF DOUGLAS COMMUNITY HOUSING & RESOURCE FAIR

The City of Douglas Community Development Department is hosting the first Community Housing & Resource Fair that will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019, 9am-2pm, at Roundtree Center, located at 801 S. Gaskin Avenue, Douglas, Georgia.  Citizen...

CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT & ESG OPERATIONS OFFER FREE CLEANUP INITIATIVES

To kickoff events for Georgia Cities Week (April 21-27, 2019), the City of Douglas Public Works Department and ESG Operations will offer Tire Amnesty Week that will be held on Monday, April 22 – Friday, April 26 8:30am-4:30pm and Saturday, April...

3-1-1/CUSTOMER CARE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH

The City of Douglas Customer Service Department is hosting Customer Appreciation Month during the month of April.  Customers can register for one of five $100 credits that will be given away on Friday, May 3, 2019.  City employees & ...

News Release from Georgia DOT regarding: Bridge Construction Requires Yearlong Detour on SR 158 in W

State Route (SR) 158/Douglas Highway in Ware County is scheduled to close Monday, April 29 and remain closed for a year while the bridges over the Satilla River (Sgt. Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge), the Satilla River Overflow, and Fullwood Creek are replac...Read on...

MAYOR’S MONTHLY MINUTES - APRIL 2019

Greetings citizens of Douglas!  I know a lot of you have heard or read about the great news for Douglas and Coffee County, but, before I go in to detail about the upcoming redevelopment project, I also have other fantastic news to share with you ...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CITY OF DOUGLAS ETHICS COMMITTEE, LIBRARY BOARD, AND PLANNING COMMISSION

The City of Douglas is seeking several individuals to serve on City of Douglas boards and commissions. 

The Ethics Committee is seeking five (5) volunteers to fill vacancies on the Ethics Committee.  All individuals serving on the Ethics ...

DOUGLAS-COFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FAIR

Douglas and Coffee County, let's talk about IT! Mental health is a vital part of every person's well-being. The public is invited to join community agencies for the first Douglas-Coffee County Community Mental Health Fair on Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10am-2...

GEORGIA CITIES WEEK: “Georgia’s Cities: True Colors” APRIL 21 – APRIL 27, 2019

The City of Douglas announces plans for hosting a variety of events in celebration of Georgia Cities Week, April 21 through April 27, 2019.  The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Georgia’s Cities: True Col...

CITY SEEKS RFP FOR PURCHASE OF MARTIN CENTRE DOWNTOWN THEATRE

The City of Douglas is looking for individuals or businesses that would like to purchase the historic Martin Centre and continue the foundation that has been laid for quality theatre and cultural performances downtown.  Originally built in late 1...

CAMERA READY GEORGIA FILM TEAM VISITS DOUGLAS

On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, and Wednesday, March 27, 2019, Atlanta based Craig Miller Productions, visited Douglas and Coffee County. Craig Miller (Owner/Producer) and Kit Vinsick (Director), came to Douglas to see the World War II Airbase and Flight Trai...

CITY OFFERS FREE MONTHLY SERVICE TO HELP CITIZENS DISPOSE OF EXCESS JUNK

City of Douglas residents are encouraged to participate in junk drop off dates in April!  The upcoming dates will be Saturday, April 20, and 27, 2019 at the City Pole Yard located at 620 S. Pearl Avenue from 8:30am-12Noon.  Citizens are ...

APRIL IS NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH

When Spring arrives, people start to dig in their yards, plant flowers, trees, and perform other landscaping activities.  Did you know that you could damage Georgia’s underground utility system by cutting a line when you begin to dig?&a...

DOUGLAS FIREFIGHTERS ASK COMMUNITY TO DONATE TO HELP LOCAL FIREMAN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER

During difficult times or sickness, people often discover the goodness inside of each other.  City of Douglas employees are rallying to help aid one of their fellow workmates who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.  Firefighter John...

CITY RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PERLIS NEASE ON RE-DEVELOPMENT AT OLD HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS

At the Joint City, County and School Board meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, City Manager, Charles Davis introduced, Perlis Nease Development to local officials for updates concerning the re-development of the old high school grounds.  Currentl...

DOUGLAS AIMING HIGH IN PURSUIT OF AERONAUTICS AND AVIATION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

On Thursday, March 21, 2019, City Manager, Charles Davis, called a special interest meeting at the Douglas Municipal Airport with key stakeholders in the community to explore an aeronautics and aviation educational program.  Members from the sc...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO FORM KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL TEAM IN DOUGLAS

The City of Douglas Community Development Department is looking for volunteers to spearhead a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) campaign in Douglas and become a Keep America Beautiful affiliate. 

“We have organizations in our community who wo...

CITY CONTRACTS WITH CHAMBER TO PROVIDE TOURISM RELATED AND MAIN STREET SERVICES

After much consideration and negotiating, effective immediately, the City of Douglas has entered into an agreement with the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce to carry out the functions of Main Street, the Douglas Visitor Information Center, and To...