PUBLIC NOTICE TO AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-9

Notice is hereby given that the ordinance herein captioned was read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Douglas, Georgia, held July 19, 2021.

This ordinance will be read for the second time and voted upon a...

DOUGLAS FIRE DEPARTMENT TEACHES FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION USING INFLATABLE FIRE HOUSE

The City of Douglas Fire Department has received a new tool for fire education.  On Thursday, July 15, 2021, the new Inflatable Fire Education House arrived at Douglas Fire Station #1 (Gordon Street).  The 3-room inflatable fire house ha...

CITY RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH AIRPORT LIGHTING REPLACEMENT

The Georgia Department of Transportation has notified the City of Douglas that federal and GDOT grant funding will be provided for airport lighting replacement project.  The actual funding amount will be based on preapproved design, planning and ...

STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Douglas will begin work on East Gordon Street (July 14) and resume work on Evergreen Avenue (July 15) this week. East Coast Asphalt, LLC is scheduled to begin stormwater/drainage improvements in the East Gordon Street area on Wednesday, July 1...

Georgia Rental Assistance Program

If you're a Georgia renter who has fallen behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may qualify for assistance. The Georgia Rental Assistance Program can provide up to 12 months of rental assistance and utility assistance, paid di...

IN THE ZONE? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RURAL ZONE BUSINESS TAX CREDITS

In 2020, the City of Douglas was designated as a RURAL Zone by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  Downtown businesses that are located within the RURAL Zone may qualify for tax credits relating to property purchase, rehabilitation cost...

CITY EXTENDS GRACE PERIOD FOR BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS TO PAY DELINQUENT PROPERTY OR PERSONAL TAXES

At the City Commission meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021, the City of Douglas Mayor and Commission approved an extended grace period for business owners and/or property owners to pay delinquent personal and property taxes owed to the City, County, and Scho...

DOUGLAS CITY HALL OFFICES WILL RELOCATE FOR RENOVATIONS TO BEGIN ON CITY HALL

By the end of January, City Hall offices will be temporarily re-located for renovations to begin at City Hall.  Due to offices moving, City Hall will be closed to the public on Thursday, January 28, 2021 and Friday, January 29, 2021.  

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-9

Notice is hereby given that the ordinance herein captioned was read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Douglas, Georgia, held July 19, 2021.

This ordinance will be read for the second time and voted upon a...

DOUGLAS FIRE DEPARTMENT TEACHES FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION USING INFLATABLE FIRE HOUSE

The City of Douglas Fire Department has received a new tool for fire education.  On Thursday, July 15, 2021, the new Inflatable Fire Education House arrived at Douglas Fire Station #1 (Gordon Street).  The 3-room inflatable fire house ha...