PORTION OF SOUTH GASKIN AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING AUGUST 27, 2018

The City of Douglas has been alerted by Georgia DOT that a portion of South Gaskin Avenue is scheduled to close to through traffic Aug. 27 for removal of an old culvert, part of the widening of the Douglas perimeter road (U.S. 221/SR 135).

Drivers...

DOUGLAS-COFFEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CHOSEN AS GRPA’S DISTRICT 2 AGENCY OF THE YEAR

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Douglas Coffee Parks and Recreation Department (DCCPRD) was chosen as the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association agency of the year at the District 2 Banquet that was held at Central Square Complex in Douglas.  Th...

CITY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR CEMETERY COMMITTEE AND LIBRARY BOARD

The City of Douglas is currently seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Cemetery Committee and Library Board.  Applications can be picked up at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 224 E. Bryan Street through August 27, 2018.&...

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME EVENT MAKES A BIG SPLASH THIS YEAR!

On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 4pm – 8pm, Douglas residents & children enjoyed spending a fun time with public safety officers at the annual National Night Out Event.  This year, organizers held the event at Davis Wade Park swimmi...

MAYOR’S MONTHLY MINUTES – AUGUST 2018

Hello citizens of Douglas!  It is my hope that each month, my minutes share information with citizens and helps citizens understand the role I play as Mayor and the role others play as elected officials.  It is up to us to initiate progr...

CITY OF DOUGLAS CAUTIONS DRIVERS TO SLOW DOWN AND WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS

With back to school around the corner, the City of Douglas would like to remind everyone to be mindful of pedestrians while driving.  Drivers must stop and stay stopped for pedestrians under the Georgia Crosswalk Law that has been in effect since...

CITY OF DOUGLAS MOVES TO CLASS 2 ISO PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION

In April 2018, a Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey of the Douglas Fire Department was conducted.  The PPC survey analyzed the structural fire suppression delivery system within the city of Douglas.  As a result of this survey...

THEME ANNOUNCED FOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE

The City of Douglas announces the theme for the 55th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade will be “Celebrate the Music and Melodies of Christmas.”  The annual parade will be on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

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FIRST CITY OF DOUGLAS JOB FAIR & RESOURCE EXPO A GREAT BEGINNING

The City of Douglas Human Resource Department hosted its first Job Fair and Resource Expo on Thursday, August 2, 2018, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at the JD Murray Gymnasium located on the George Washington Carver Freshman Campus.  Employers...

DOUGLAS-COFFEE COUNTY TEEN COURT SEEKS YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Douglas and Coffee County have formed a teen court to help deter teens with minor offenses from committing more damaging offenses and have a second chance to better themselves while participating in a Teen Court program.  Youth volunteers are cru...

DOUGLAS UTILITIES ENCOURAGES CUSTOMERS TO USE UTILITYHAWK CUSTOMER PORTAL

UtilityHawk is the new customer friendly portal for Douglas utility customers to track their utility usage in their homes and businesses.  When Douglas utility customers log on to the customer portal at https://dougga.utilityhawk.us, they will be...

CITY OF DOUGLAS PROCEDURES FOR CITIZENS TO BE PLACED ON THE CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION AGENDA

The City of Douglas welcomes citizens to attend and participate in City Commission meetings.  When a citizen has a concern or question for the local government, there are guidelines that need to take place prior to the meeting.  There ar...

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