DOUGLAS AND COFFEE COUNTY INVITED TO T.A.D. TOWN HALL MEETING, JUNE 6, 2019

The Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Douglas would like to invite citizens in Douglas and Coffee County to a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 7pm, at the CE Weir Center, located at 307 E. Bryan Street.  City leaders will be avai...

COMMUNITY INVITED TO ENJOY COFFEE WITH A COP, JUNE 8, 2019 AT NORTHCUTT SOUL FOOD

The Douglas Police Department is on a mission to improve citizen communication with officers throughout neighborhoods in Douglas.  Citizens are invited to “Coffee With A Cop” on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 8am-10am, at Northcutt S...

DOUGLAS MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL HOLDS FIRST MEETING FOR 2019-2020 SESSION

The second Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held its first meeting on May 16, 2019, for the 2019 – 2020 Youth Council Session.  Items on the agenda included learning about the Mary Hayes Center, National Police Week, Menta...

GEORGIA D.O.T. NOTIFIES CITY THAT PERIMETER ROAD PROJECT IS NEAR COMPLETION

CITIZENS ARE ASKED TO BE MORE AWARE OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE

Did you know the City of Douglas has an Animal Control Ordinance?  Recently, there has been an increase in animal control issues within the City of Douglas.  Citizens are reminded of the Animal Control Ordinance and are asked to adhere t...

MAYOR'S MONTHLY MINUTES - MAY 2019

“This City is what it is because our citizens are what they are.” – Plato

Greetings Citizens of Douglas!  This month, I have another long editorial.  So, please put the newspaper down and go refill your coffe...

GEORGIA TOURISM AND VISITORS IN DOUGLAS-COFFEE COUNTY

Tourists come to Georgia for a variety of reasons whether it is looking to escape to the mountains, to our beaches, or to enjoy small town life.  On May 6, 2019, according to Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Devel...

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO FILL VACANCIES ON SEVERAL CITY OF DOUGLAS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

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 ...

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...

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...

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...