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City Of Douglas

224 East Bryan Street
912-389-3401

Douglas, the county seat of Coffee County, was incorporated in 1895. The City was named for Stephen A. Douglas, the South's candidate for President against Lincoln in 1860.

Historic Sites in Douglas include the Coffee County Bank, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Veterans Memorial and Museum. There is also a driving tour of the downtown historical district of Douglas.


Recent News

City Manager Davis Receives Certificate of Recognition from Georgia Municipal Association

Douglas City Manager, Charles Davis, was awarded the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Cities Untied Summit in January. The annual summit brings…

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City Of Douglas E-Newsletter - February 2023

February 2023 E-Newsletter This complimentary message is being sent to opt-in subscribers who might be interested in its content. If you do not wish to continue receiving these messages, please accept our apologies, and unsubscribe by following the…

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City Of Douglas - Keep Douglas Beautiful Hosts Clear Your Clutterevent

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, volunteers with Keep Douglas Beautiful and PCC Airfoils, assisted residents with clearing their property of large, unwanted items at four locations. As a part of their yearly work plan, the Clear Your Clutter event…

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Douglas Fire Department Holds 'Push-In' Ceremony

Douglas Fire Department honored early firefighters with a push-in ceremony on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. While Push-In Ceremonies have been held at fire stations for generations, this is the first that Douglas Fire Department has held to welcome a…

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City Of Douglas News - Youth Council Recognizes Bera Brown-Samuel

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6 pm in the Dogwood Meeting Room at Central Square Complex. Following words of encouragement and prayer by Pineview Church of God Pastor Craig…

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City Of Douglas News - Windstream/Go Kinetic Service Interruption

Windstream/Go Kinetic Service Interruption Windstream/Go Kinetic Home has service interrupted due to a cut fiber in North Georgia. At this time, they are still working on restoring power to Georgia customers. No estimated time of restoration has…

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City Of Douglas E-Newsletter - January 2023

January 2023 E-Newsletter This complimentary message is being sent to opt-in subscribers who might be interested in its content. If you do not wish to continue receiving these messages, please accept our apologies, and unsubscribe by following the…

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City Of Douglas News : Public Notice To Amend The Alcholic Beverage Ordinance

PUBLIC NOTICE: To Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance to allow the sale of alcohol on Thanksgiving Day Notice is hereby given that the ordinance herein captioned will be read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of…

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City Of Douglas News Community Toy Drive Brings Holiday Cheer To Coffeecounty Families

The Community Toy Drive Committee helped provide Christmas joy to children on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Christmas toys were distributed to approximately 65 families in Douglas and Coffee County. “Through the efforts of the Community…

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Protect the 4 P’s in Cold Weather

With the temperatures falling outside this week, the City of Douglas urges citizens to remember and protect the 4 P’s – People, Pipes, Pets, and Plants. Protect People – Elderly people who live alone need to be checked on during…

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City Of Douglas News : Routine Maintenance Continues On Elevated Water Tank #7

ESG/Water Department work crews continue with maintenance work on the water tank located on the Hwy 135 Bypass. Customers may experience discolored water through Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Citizens who experience discolored water are advised to allow…

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City Of Douglas News : Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony Honors Allveterans

The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee hosted the second annual Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10 AM at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. The Veterans Park Committee conducted a moving,…

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City of Douglas E-Newsletter : December 2022

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Douglas-Coffee County Chamber and EDA Names Matt Seale New CEO

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority (EDA), have selected Matt Seale as the Chief Executive Officer of the two organizations. Stuart Smith, president of the EDA, made the announcement this week.…

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City Of Douglas News : Public Notice of Gaskin Avenue Local HistoricDistrict Designation

As recommended by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Georgia Historic Preservation Department, the City of Douglas would like to designate the area known as the Gaskin Avenue Historic District, as a local historic district. Notice is…

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City of Douglas News - Veterans Park Committee To Host Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony

VETERANS PARK COMMITTEE TO HOST PEARL HARBOR DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY The 81st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor will be observed on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee will host the second annual…

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City Of Douglas News : Application Deadline Extended For KDB Clear Your Clutter Campaign

Keep Douglas Beautiful (KDB) has extended the deadline for Douglas residents to apply for assistance to remove large, unwanted items from their property. Any citizen living in the city limits of Douglas may apply for the service by completing an…

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City Of Douglas News - Historic WWII Air Base Barracks 5 Building Open House Dates In November

HISTORIC WWII AIR BASE BARRACKS #5 BUILDING OPEN HOUSE DATES IN NOVEMBER The City of Douglas will hold two open house dates for the restored barracks at the Airport on November 9, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; and November 17, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Once utilized…

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City of Douglas E-Newsletter - November 2022

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City Of Douglas News Keep Douglas Beautiful Holds Successful Cleanup At Jackie Allen Park

The Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee conducted a beautification project at Jackie Allen Park on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 9:30 am-12Noon. Volunteers from the community and descendants of Ms. Jackie Allen assisted in improvement efforts at…

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City Of Douglas News : Keep Douglas Beautiful Is Acceptingapplications For Clear Your Clutter Campaign

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9am-11:30am, Keep Douglas Beautiful volunteers will assist citizens living within the city limits with clean-up needs to help dispose of large, unwanted items. A part of the 2023 Keep Douglas Beautiful Work Plan, this…

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City of Douglas News - Veterans Park Committee Fundraiser Raffle

VETERANS PARK COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER RAFFLE The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee is conducting a raffle fundraiser to assist with needs for the Veterans Park located at Douglas Municipal Airport. Each person who purchases a raffle ticket…

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City Of Douglas News : Douglas Recognized At Dca Event And Awarded $1.5million In Grant Funding

The City of Douglas was recognized by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Awards Recognition Event on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Georgia city and county leaders gathered at the C.E. Weir Center for the event with special remarks given by DCA…

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City Of Douglas News Keep Douglas Beautiful Is Accepting Applications Forclear Your Clutter Campaign

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9am-11:30am, Keep Douglas Beautiful volunteers will assist citizens living within the city limits with clean-up needs to help dispose of large, unwanted items. A part of the 2023 Keep Douglas Beautiful Work Plan, this…

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City Of Douglas News Taking Back Our Families And Community March

The City of Douglas along with several community organizers will conduct the “Taking Back Our Families and Community” March on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The purpose of the march will be to bring awareness to drugs, gangs, and gun…

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City Of Douglas News : Free Pilot Lighting During Month Of October

The Douglas Utilities Department’s Natural Gas division will observe Public Natural Gas Month during October. During October, city of Douglas Natural Gas customers can schedule to have their pilot light turned on at no charge! There are…

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City Of Douglas News : City Reminds Mobile Car Wash Owners To Utilize Watercontainment Mats

Preventing runoff from mobile car washing activities from entering the streets and storm drains in the city limits of Douglas helps protect waterways from pollution. The City of Douglas would like to remind mobile car wash owners that effective…

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City Of Douglas News - Historic WWII Air Base Barracks #5 Building Open House Dates In October

The City of Douglas will hold three open house dates for the restored barracks at the Airport on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 1:00PM – 4:00PM, Thursday, October 13, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, and Friday, October 21, 2022 from 1:00PM –…

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City of Douglas October E-Newsletter 2022

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City of Douglas News - A Walk In Her Shoes – Heroes In Heels Walk During Faith And Blue Weekend

The Douglas Police Department is teaming together with law enforcement agencies, Coffee County Churches, and the Magnolia House to participate in National Faith and Blue Weekend, October 7-9, 2022. On Friday, October 7, at 8 AM, the public is…

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City Of Douglas - Regular Basketball Registration

Ages: 5 - 17 Age Control Date: prior to or on September 1st, 2022. Date:October 3, 2022 - November 4, 2022 Time:All Day Time Details:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location:Parks & Recreation Office Address:200 C-South Madison Ave…

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City Of Douglas News : Douglas Awarded Cdbg Funds For Headstart Facility

The City of Douglas is among forty Georgia communities that will receive more than $35 million in federal grants to help grow their local economies. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced on September 23, 2022 that Douglas has…

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City Of Douglas News : Volunteers Needed For Community Park Clean Up On October 22

The Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee is gearing up for a beautification project at Jackie Allen Park. On Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:30am-12Noon, volunteers will be sprucing up the Jackie Allen Park, a neighborhood park located on Roper Street.…

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City Of Douglas News Fire Hydrant Testing In Oak Park And Sand Ridge Area

The City of Douglas has been notified by the Coffee County Fire Department that fire hydrant testing will take place in the Oak Park/Sand Ridge area beginning on Monday, September 26 through Friday, October 7, 2022 during daytime hours. Citizens…

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City of Douglas News - Veterans Park Committee Fundraiser Raffle

VETERANS PARK COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER RAFFLE The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee is conducting a raffle fundraiser to assist with needs for the Veterans Park located at Douglas Municipal Airport. Each person who purchases a raffle ticket…

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City Of Douglas News : Douglas Fire Department Reminds Everyone That 'Fire won’t wait, plan your escape'

The Douglas Fire Department (DFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire Won’t…

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City Of Douglas News : Douglas Utilities Celebrates Public Power Week, Oct.2-8

Douglas Utilities is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 2-8, along with more than 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. “Since we operate right here…

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City Of Douglas News - Monthly Residential Junk Drop-Off Scheduled For September 17, 2022

MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL JUNK DROP-OFF SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 The City of Douglas and GFL Environmental will offer one (1) free residential Junk Drop-Off Day this month to help citizens rid properties of excess trash and large items. The…

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City Of Douglas E-Newsletter - September 2022

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City of Douglas News - Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council is Off to A Great Start!

Nine of the community’s brightest youth leaders took their oath of office for the 2022-2023 Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council on Monday, August 22, 2022. The new group of teen leaders has been busy this summer promoting the youth leadership…

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City Of Douglas News : Douglas Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, And Citymarshal Attend Annual Summer Training Conference

As part of continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement, Douglas Police Department (DPD) Chief Shane Edmisten, DPD Deputy Chief Pruette, and City of Douglas Marshal Rodger Goddard, recently attended the 2022 Annual…

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City Of Douglas News : doing business in the city of douglas Make sureyour business license is up-to-date

A top priority for the City of Douglas and our community is business development and growth. Businesses operating within the city limits of Douglas must have a current occupational tax certificate or business license on file with the Code…

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City Of Douglas E-Newsletter August 2022

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City Of Douglas News Douglas Awarded $5.2 Million For Economicdevelopment Purposes

Substantial regional planning efforts led by the City of Douglas, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC), and Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority have enabled three (3) grants to be awarded to the City of Douglas for Economic…

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City Of Douglas News : City To Hold Historic Barracks Open House August 12,2022 And August 26, 2022

The City of Douglas will hold an open house of one of the restored barracks on Friday, August 12, 2022 and Friday, August 26, 2022 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Once utilized as housing for World War II cadets, the Barracks #5 building is hoped to be used for…

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Community Officials Are Working Together To Stop Illegal Activities In Douglas

A recent spike in criminal and gang activities in Douglas has led public safety and city officials to appeal to citizens to report criminal or suspicious behavior in neighborhoods. The Douglas Police Department is encouraging community members to…

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City Of Douglas News Douglas Dda Appoints Hughes As Exective Director Ofdowntown Development

The Douglas Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announces the appointment of David Hughes to Executive Director of the Douglas Downtown Development Authority effective immediately. Dave has been Main Street Director in Downtown Douglas since…

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City Of Douglas News : Entire Water System Down For Douglas Residents

UPDATE 07/08/2022 11:35AM - The new estimated time for water to be turned on is 12:45PM. Crews are still working diligently and as quickly as possible. The pipe should be installed by 12:30pm. As soon as we have an update we will post it on the…

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City Of Douglas - Large Water Main Break On Mcneil Drive In Douglas

The City of Douglas is in the process of repairing a large water main break near McNeil Drive, Peterson Avenue, and Madison Avenue. As a result, residents in the area may experience loss of service and/or brown water. The City is diligently working…

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City Of Douglas E-Newsletter - July 2022

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City of Douglas June E-Newsletter 2022

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City of Douglas News - May 27, 2022

CITY OF DOUGLAS HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE ROGER JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER AND ROPER MIRACLE FIELD On Friday, May 27, 2022, the City of Douglas held a historic ribbon-cutting in Douglas and Coffee County to officially re-open Davis-Wade Park and…

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City Of Douglas News : City Pool Opens May 31, 2022

The new Roger C. Johnson swimming pool and splash pad will open on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The Parks and Recreation Department has worked on a schedule that will allow for two sessions for Open Swim. Open Swim Session 1 will be Mondays and…

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City Of Douglas - Everyone Invited To The Davis-Wade Park, Miracle Field, And Swimming Pool Ribbon Cutting

The City of Douglas and Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation invites everyone to come out and celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Davis-Wade Park, Miracle Field, and the new Roger C. Johnson Swimming Pool. “I am so excited…

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City of Douglas News - Tour Historic Barracks During The Warbird Expo May 31-June 2, 2022

TOUR HISTORIC BARRACKS DURING THE WARBIRD EXPO – May 31-June 2, 2022 The City of Douglas will hold an open house of one of the restored barracks buildings during the Douglas Warbird Expo. Once utilized as housing for World War II cadets, the…

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City Of Douglas News - Join Us For The Douglas Warbird Expo

JOIN US FOR THE DOUGLAS WARBIRD EXPO The Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport is excited to host the Douglas Warbird Expo featuring the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) from May 31 through June 2, 2022. Douglas is the last stop on the CAF’s…

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City Of Douglas News : Honor Your Veteran With A Memorial Brick

The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park stands as a great memorial to veterans in our community and beyond. An aspect of the park is the Pave the Way Brick Memorial which has hundreds of veteran’s names carved honoring veterans and veterans…

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City Of Douglas News - Keep Douglas Beautiful Holds Successful Great american Cleanup

The Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee held its first Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Approximately 50 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help pick up litter and collect tires in the city. “We were so excited to see…

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City Of Douglas E-Newsletter - May 2022

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City Of Douglas - DPD Steps Up Pro-Active Patrols Throughout Douglas

The Douglas Police Department will be stepping up proactive patrols and proactive enforcement throughout the city due to a recent increase in unnecessary and inexcusable gun-related incidents. On April 17, 2022 officers with the Douglas Police…

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City Of Douglas News : Pilgrim's Is Expanding In Douglas

The City of Douglas and the Douglas Coffee County Chamber and Economic Development Authority announces the expansion of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s complex in the City of Douglas. Pilgrim’s, an American-based food company that…

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City Of Douglas - City Offers Incentives For Enterprise Zone Areas

In accordance with the State of Georgia’s Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997, the City of Douglas has established five (5) Enterprise Zones in the city to encourage revitalization and investment in the areas. Property owners, who apply…

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City Of Douglas News Fire Hydrant Testing Will Be May 16-18, 2022

The City of Douglas Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants on Monday, May 16, 2022, through Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Hydrant testing will start at 8:30 p.m. each night, when there is minimum traffic, and continue until 4:00 a.m. each…

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City Of Douglas News : Operation Quality Of Life Gears Up Again On April 29, 2022

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Office and Quality of Life Task Force would like to encourage the residents of the city to keep their neighborhood clean and up to code in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Douglas. The task force…

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Code Enforcement Reminds Citizens to Obtain a Permit Before Hosting a Yard Sale

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Division would like to remind individuals that a permit is required to have a yard sale within the city limits. Yard Sale Permits are $5.00 and can be obtained at the City of Douglas Customer Service office…

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City of Douglas News: Operation Quality of Life Gears Up Again On April 29th, 2022

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Office and Quality of Life Task Force would like to encourage the residents of the city to keep their neighborhood clean and...… Read…

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City Of Douglas News: Douglas Will Celebrate Georgia Cities Week April 25-30, 2022

Douglas will join other cities across Georgia celebrating the Georgia Municipal Association’s Georgia Cities Week during the week of April 24-30, 2022.… Read…

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Keep Douglas Beautiful Will Hold Its First Great American Cleanup

The City of Douglas would like to invite citizens to volunteer to help clean up our city by picking up litter and other debris during the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 30, 2022, 8:00AM – 11:00AM. Volunteers are needed and this is…

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City of Douglas News - Animal Care And Control Officer Appreciation Week Celebrated April 10-16, 2022

The week of April 10-16, 2022 is Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation week. The City of Douglas Animal Control personnel provide essential community functions of enforcing Animal Control laws, protecting the public from diseases such as…

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City of Douglas E-Newsletter - April, 2022

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City of Douglas Water Quality Report (2021 CCRReport)

Download the City of Douglas CCR Report Download the County CCR Report (Oak Park) Is my water safe? We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act…

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