CITY MANAGER MEETS WITH GWC SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS TO DISCUSS IMPROVEM

On April 24, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission approved the Georgia Department of Transportation Investment Act – South Gaskin Avenue Project. The City Manager met with George Washington Carver Shopping Center property owners to discuss the im...

PRUETTE NAMED AS NEW POLICE CHIEF OF DOUGLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Monday, May 8, 2023, the City Manager and City Commission named Brannen Pruette as the new Chief of the Douglas Police Department. Since September 2010, Chief Pruette has served as Deputy Chief of the Douglas Police Department.

“I am happy to ...

MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

On May 2, 2023, Mayor Tony Paulk proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Douglas and Coffee County.  Older Americans Month provides recognition to older Americans for their contributions and sacrifices to ensure a better life for future genera...

PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES HOSTING END OF SCHOOL BASH ON TUESDAY, MAY 30

The Douglas Police Department, Fire Department, and Code Enforcement invite all school-age children to the End of School Bash on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 10 AM-2 PM, at the City Pool. During the event, entrance to the pool and splash pad will be free as wel...

DPD URGES CITIZENS TO PRACTICE SAFETY 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 the general guideline...

LAND BANK AUTHORITY ACCEPTING OFFERS TO PURCHASE TRACT OF LAND

The Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority is accepting offers to purchase a small residential tract of land and a small storage/accessory building located in Douglas, Georgia (Coffee County, GA).  The property is parcel number D007 059, less ...

LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS DISCUSS AVIATION AND AEROSPACE INITIATIVE IN DOUGLAS

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a group of local and state leaders met at the Coffee County Board of Education to hold a roundtable discussion concerning the Aviation and Aerospace Eco-System Initiative. Due to and in response to the nationwide shortage of pilo...

YOUTH COUNCIL HOLDS LAST MEETING FOR SCHOOL TERM 2022-2023

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held its last meeting for this year’s school term on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6 PM at City Hall.  Words of encouragement and prayer were offered by Pastor Lawrence Clemmons of Word Har...

CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY ON MAY 29, 2023

City of Douglas offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 8AM. For non-emergency utility issues, please call (912)384-3302 or dial 3-1-1. 

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LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS DISCUSS AVIATION AND AEROSPACE INITIATIVE IN DOUGLAS

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a group of local and state leaders met at the Coffee County Board of Education to hold a roundtable discussion concerning the Aviation and Aerospace Eco-System Initiative. Due to and in response to the nationwide shortage of pilo...

CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY ON MAY 29, 2023

City of Douglas offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 8AM. For non-emergency utility issues, please call (912)384-3302 or dial 3-1-1. 

YOUTH COUNCIL HOLDS LAST MEETING FOR SCHOOL TERM 2022-2023

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held its last meeting for this year’s school term on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6 PM at City Hall.  Words of encouragement and prayer were offered by Pastor Lawrence Clemmons of Word Harvest International M...