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SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER EXTENDED TO APRIL 30, 2020, 11:59PM

Governor Kemp extends Shelter in Place Order through April 30, 2020, 11:59pm.  For full release, https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-04-08/gov-kemp-gives-update-covid-19-response

Link to Executive Order

CITY OF DOUGLAS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED APRIL 10-14, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Douglas will temporarily close its city-owned (or managed) government office spaces on Monday, April 13, 2020 and Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in addition to the holiday closure scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2020 in...

PARKS AND RECREATION CANCELS 2020 BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND TRACK SEASON

Due to the continued effects of the Coronavirus and the social distancing policies set by the State of Georgia, the Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation is cancelling the 2020 Baseball, Softball, and Track season. For those who have registered for b...

GOVERNOR KEMP ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER APRIL 2, 2020

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order for Georgians to shelter in place beginning at 6:00pm, April 3, 2020 and expiring at 11:59pm on Monday, April 13, 2020.  For complete Executive Order, link here Go...

COMPLETE THE 2020 CENSUS FORM TODAY!

More than 143 million households nationwide have received their invitations to fill out their questionnaire for the 2020 census, kicking off a process that will shape how the federal government spends and operates over the next 10 years. The Coronavirus p...

CITY SHARES RESOURCE LINK FOR ESSENTIAL JOBS CATEGORIES

Due to many inquiries to Mayor Paulk, in regards to the categories of essential jobs during this time of dealing with COVID-19, the City of Douglas would like to share the resource link that was last updated March 28, 2020.  Please note that this...

THE CITY OF DOUGLAS ISSUES DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY

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DECLARACIÓN DE EMERGENCIA LOCAL - Spanish

At the regular Douglas City Commission meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020, Mayor Tony Paulk issued a Declaration of Local Emergency to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

Beginning Mar...

MAYOR’S MONTHLY MINUTES – MARCH 2020

Last Sunday, our community awakened to the news of a confirmed Coronavirus case in Coffee County.  On the same day, our community awakened to the news that God is still in control.  “Faith without work is dead.” &...

CITY OF DOUGLAS MAKES OPERATIONAL CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19

As our community, and especially the United States are in a unique time in our history confronting and combating the Covid-19 virus (aka CoronaVirus).  The City of Douglas remains committed to providing citizens and customers continued safe and r...

CITIZENS URGED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THE CORONAVIRUS

The City of Douglas urges citizens to protect themselves and their loved ones from the Coronavirus.  Please follow the guidelines set forth by President Trump (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8....

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...

Bridge Construction Requires Yearlong Detour

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...