As the Historic Preservation Committee and the Georgia Historic Preservation Department recommended, the City of Douglas would like to designate the Downtown Douglas District as a local historic district.
Notice is hereby given that the first reading of the designation will take place during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the City of Douglas, Georgia, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia. The second reading and public hearing for the designation will occur at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Commissioners on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., also at City Hall, 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia.
There are incentives and guidelines for those who own or live in the proposed Downtown Douglas historic district. In accordance with the provisions of the City of Douglas’ Historic Preservation Ordinance, as adopted by the Mayor and Council on February 25, 1997, a notification letter is being sent to all property owners of historic and/or non-historic properties located within the boundaries of the proposed Downtown Douglas District.
The public is invited to participate in the designation process by attending an Education Session on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at City Hall, located at 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia. City staff and representatives from the Historic Preservation Commission will be available to answer any questions.
Any person with special needs relating to disability access or foreign language should contact Wynetta Bolder, City Clerk, at (912)389-3405. Persons with hearing disabilities may consider using the Georgia Relay Service at 1-800-255-0135. For more information, please contact Ebonee Dobson, City Planner, at (912)389-3433.
