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VETERANS PARK COMMITTEE HOLDS PEARL HARBOR DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, the Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee held its first Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the Veterans Park located at Douglas Municipal Airport.  The ceremony honored and remembered service members and civil...

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES

The City of Douglas hereby gives notice that the City of Douglas will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, 5pm at the CE Weir Center located at 307 East Bryan Street, Douglas, Georgia, 31533.   The purpose of this meeting will be t...

CITY OF DOUGLAS IMPLEMENTS STRATEGIC PLAN APPROACH FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

The City of Douglas was recently recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for receiving Community Development Block Grant CDBG), Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) funds and creating a Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The Communi...

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...

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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