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GEORGIA TECH “SMART CITIES” INTERNS CREATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR CITY

The Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Fund of the Community Foundation of Coffee County is funding three interns from Georgia Tech’s Smart Community Corps to create a comprehensive profile of the City of Douglas.  Interns Sarah...

GOVERNOR KEMP'S GEORGIA SAFETY PROMISE

The City of Douglas and the State of Georgia encourage everyone to create a safe environment for all Georgians. Take the "I’m In" pledge at, https://www.georgia.org/SafetyPromise.

On Monday, July 6, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp introduced ...

CITY HALL CUSTOMERS CAN NOW USE “MY MOBILE CHECK IN” APP

The City of Douglas would like to ask visitors to City Hall to please use the “My Mobile Check In” app during business hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.  The app is free and will allow customers to wait in their vehicles until the...

CITY POOL WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

For the first summer in memory, the city pool will not be open this summer due to COVID-19 guidelines.  Some of the mandated guidelines included screening temperatures on entry, requiring lifeguards/aquatic supervisors to wear masks, and social d...

EARN TAX INCENTIVES IN THE DOUGLAS RURAL ZONE

Thinking of relocating your business to downtown Douglas?  Be sure to move your business to the “Zone”.   A portion of Douglas’ downtown has been designated as a R.U.R.A.L. Zone by the Georgia Department of ...

MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL JUNK DROP-OFF DATES IN JULY

The City of Douglas and Waste Industries continue to offer free residential Junk Drop-Off Days, twice a month, to help citizens rid properties of excess trash and large items. The upcoming dates for July will be Saturday, July 11 & 18, 2020 at the Cit...

UPCOMING CITY OF DOUGLAS MEETINGS FOR AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards.  At the present time, there is one (1) vacancy on the Library Board and one (1) vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. &nb...

GOV. KEMP EXTENDS PUBLIC HEALTH STATE OF EMERGENCY AND COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

On Monday, June 29, 2020, Governor Kemp extended COVID-19 Executive Orders.  Executive Order 06.29.20.01 extends the Public Health State of Emergency through 11:59 PM on August 11, 2020.  Executive Order 06.29.20.02, in effect until 11:5...

DOUGLAS FIRE DEPARTMENT URGES CITIZENS TO PRACTICE SAFETY WITH FIREWORKS

The City of Douglas Fire Department would like to encourage citizens to practice safety with fireworks and would like to make the public aware of a few facts about the Fireworks law.  The State of Georgia allows for consumer fireworks to be sold ...

BE SAFE THIS SUMMER WHILE OPERATING MOTORIZED CARTS

The City of Douglas became a “Golf Cart Community” in 2018.  Motorized carts are allowed on Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) approved areas throughout Douglas.  Anyone driving a motorized cart should know t...

MAYOR PAULK SWEARS IN 2020-2021 DOUGLAS MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL

At the regular City Commission meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020, Mayor Paulk swore in the new members of the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC). The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council fosters leadership skills and allows students to be an...

DOUGLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTS POLICE AND CITIZENS TOGETHER PROGRAM

The Douglas Police Department is committed to maintaining a respectful relationship with the citizens of Douglas and Coffee County community.  Continuing with this commitment, the Police And Citizens Together (P.A.C.T.) program has been ...

FREE COVID-19 TESTING NOW OFFERED IN OUR AREA

The Department of Public Health - Southeast Health District is now offering free COVID-19 tests in our area.  An appointment must be scheduled at a specified testing center through the local health department.  Appointments may be schedu...

INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN DOUGLAS AND COFFEE COUNTY - BECOME A VOLUNTEER ON A CITY BOARD

Do you want to help make a difference in the City of Douglas?  The City of Douglas is searching for motivated individuals, who want to make a difference in the community, to serve on several volunteer boards and committees.

The City of Douglas is...