DOUGLASVILLE
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE IMPACT
SUMMER 2023
has begun!
Summer fun Summer fun
Welcome to another edition of our Douglasville Impact Newsletter! In this issue, you will find information about our upcoming summer events such as the 4th of July Parade, our summer concerts, and the Church St. Farmer’s Market. You will also find information about the second season of our award-winning children’s program, “Douglasville Jr.”, and a detailed list of all the fantastic summer camps hosted at our Douglasville Parks.
Also, this edition will provide an exciting update on the new GreyStone Amphitheater and
Douglasville Town Green, which opens this fall! We are finally nearing the completion of this project and this beautiful new facility will soon become an iconic piece of our downtown area. We are excited to start bringing events and activities like concerts and festivals to this space for the enjoyment of our citizens. This has been a passion project of the city for so long now and we’re delighted to see it come to fruition.
Make sure to follow us on all our social media platforms and visit our website at
DouglasvilleGa.gov to discover more information about our summer programs, events, and the latest updates on the GreyStone Amphitheater and Town Green.
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MAYOR’S GREETING
DOUGLASVILLE IMPACT - SUMMER 2
ROCHELLE ROBINSON
The City of Douglasville is excited to announce the return of the award-winning television series, Douglasville Jr.
Like last year, the new season will debut on Georgia Cities Week, April 23rd-29th This season, Ms Emily and Freddy will learn about the Douglasville/Douglas
County Water & Sewer Authority, Douglas County Library, Douglas County Animal Shelter, City of Douglasville’s
Main Street Program, and Sweetwater Creek State Park
We hope that our citizens will tune into season two to see what new adventures await. Connect with the City of Douglasville on social media to watch the episodes which will be released daily
Independence America's A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION PARADE - 10AM Downtown Douglasville FESTIVAL - 11AM Hunter Memorial Park FIREWORKS AT DUSK Arbor Place Mall and surrounding areas Register online at DouglasvilleGA gov/parade The fee is $45 per entry Registration and fee due by 12 noon on June 30th. Enter your group in the parade!
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TOP Events Summer
Events
Join us Friday, May 12th at 6:30 pm on O’Neal Plaza to kick off the season with our favorite summer movie songs. The playlist includes “Danger Zone”, “I Will Always Love You”, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and more. Bring a chair and be ready to perform your favorite songs for all to see!
Your favorite movie series returns to Hunter Memorial Park at Harper Field on June 2nd, July 7th, July 21stmovies start at dusk. Join us for a fun family night of games, food, and entertainment. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Movies: Bad Guys, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Lightyear, and DC League of Super Pets.
Main St. Pop-Up Shops Food Truck Mondays
This unique market kicks off Friday, May 5th from 3-6 pm, and continues on June 3rd, July 1st, and July 22nd from 11 am-2pm. Make an impact by supporting local businesses in downtown Douglasville.
Starting June 5th from 5-8 pm, bring the entire family to the Old Police Precinct for dinner and a fun evening in downtown Douglasville! Follow us online for special event updates through the month of September.
Sunday, June 11th from 11 am-2 pm, celebrate Father’s Day at the Hawthorne Community Center! This free event, designed for fathers 50 years or older, will have music, food, games, and prizes for the whole family to enjoy.
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Summer Blockbuster Karaoke Screen on the Green Father’s Day Brunch
MAY-JULY CALENDAR
Bark in the Park
SAT. MAY 6 | 10AM-1PM
Fowler Field Park
Mother’s Day Brunch
WED. MAY 10 | 11AM-1PM
Alice J. Hawthorne Comm. Center
Music Festival and Talent Show
SAT. MAY 13 | 12-5PM
Police Department
Evening Yoga
WED. MAY 17 | 5:30-6:30PM
Police Department
National Kids to Park Day
SAT. MAY 20 | 11AM-3PM
Hunter Memorial Park
Taste of Douglasville
SAT. MAY 20 | 11AM-5PM
Downtown Douglasville
Church St. Farmer’s Market
TUE. MAY 30-OCT 24 | 3-7PM
6730 Church Street
Activities for 50 Plus:
Sing-Along Wellness Walk
WED. MAY 31 | 10AM-12PM
Willing Workers Park
15th Annual Penny McHenry
Hydrangea Festival
SAT. JUN 3 | 9AM-5PM
Douglasville + Douglas County
Savor the Sweet Life Social
SUN. JUN 4 | 12PM-2PM
O’Neal Plaza
Splash N’ Play
THU. JUN 8 | 12PM-3PM
Hunter Memorial Park
Natl. Family Health & Wellness Day: Family Fun Walk
SAT. JUN 10 | 9AM-12PM
Hunter Memorial Park
2nd Annual Cars and Cops
SAT. JUN 10 | 12PM-4PM
Police Department
Evening Yoga
WED. JUN 14 | 5:30-6:30PM
Police Department
Teens Night Out
FRI. JUN 16 | 5-9PM
Ike Owings Comm. Center
Splash N’ Play
THU. JUN 22 | 12PM-3PM
Fowler Field
Fishing Derby
SAT. JUN 24 | 9AM-12PM
Hunter Memorial Park
4th of July Parade
TUE. JUL 4 | 10AM
Downtown Douglasville
Evening Yoga
WED. JUL 12 | 5:30-6:30PM
Police Department
Splash N’ Play
THU. JUL 13 | 5PM-7:30PM
Fowler Field
Teens Night Out
FRI. JUL 14 | 5-9PM
Ike Owings Comm. Center
Activities for 50 Plus: Summer Picnic
SAT. JUL 12 | 10AM-1PM
Willing Workers Comm. Park
Therapeutic Recreation & Teen Kickball
FRI. JUL 21 | 10AM-1PM
Hunter Memorial Park
Splash N’ Play
THU. JUL 27 | 5PM-7:30PM
Hunter Memorial Park
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FROM THE CITY
MANAGER’S DESK
As we approach the summer season, the City of Douglasville plans to host several community events and programs for citizens to enjoy. Our goal is to deliver high-quality programming for our residents and ensure we offer a range of inclusive options that serve various age groups, interests, and demographics.
Our city staff continuously looks for ways to enhance current experiences while developing new events and activities targeting the specific needs of our community. The Parks and Recreation department consistently ensures kids in Douglasville have a variety of programs ranging from Digital Media Camp to Counselor in Training Programs to the various
day camps during school breaks. The city has also revamped and prioritized activities for 50 years and older, creating new events while highlighting existing programs offered weekly. These programs will further expand with the renovations happening at Jessie Davis Park, which includes a new dedicated senior center.
As the GreyStone Amphitheater and Douglasville Town Green near completion, City staff is working hard on several exciting events specifically designed for the new space. However, we also understand the vital role O’Neal Plaza plays in our downtown area. With that in mind, we are making intentional efforts to continue events and activities on O’Neal Plaza to support our
Neighbor
D O U G L A S V I L L E L O V E
We’ve lived in Douglasville for over 17 years now and we love how it still feels like a community. While it has grown, we love the small-town feel and how involved everyone is From school, church, sports, and all the fun community events; we love being a part of Douglasville Being a small business owner here in Douglasville, I love seeing my clients when out and about with my family.
H I D D E N G E M
Douglasville's hidden gem is definitely the local food!! My husband and I prefer local restaurants over chain ones We love supporting and sharing
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our love for food
when family visits Our family is a big fan of Fabiano’s Pizzeria or date nights at Gabe’s.
A R T S & C U L T U R E
As a photographer, I’m a huge fan of our downtown area. Douglasville is a beautiful place to photograph my clients
Our family participates in many annual events, like the Moonlight Run 5k, Taste of Douglasville, Stranger Things Block Party, Christmas Parade, and the Arts Festival. Our kids have taken classes at the Cultural Arts Center and have always loved it.
Lee Family K N O W Y O U R K N O W Y O U R The
current Main Street businesses. Citizens can still look forward to enjoying concerts, game nights, and several other funfilled family events this summer season on O’Neal Plaza. For more information on the state of Douglasville, please visit our website at DouglasvilleGA.gov.
MARCIA HAMPTON
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FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Your guide to legal fireworks in the State of Georgia
STATE LAW
Per Georgia law (not Douglasville law) citizens can shoot fireworks without a permit
JULY 3 AND JULY 4
between the hours of 10:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
POLICE CALLS
Holidays, particularly the 4th of July, are among the busiest nights of the year for our police officers when they receive the most calls about DUIs and accidents, among other things. You can help keep the lines open for emergencies by not calling about fireworks between 10:00 AM – 11:59 PM, police officers will not be able to stop the fireworks.
KIND REMINDER
When planning your holiday activities with fireworks, we encourage you to practice kindness by keeping your neighbors in mind, especially those with young children or pets. Be mindful of the impact fireworks has on Veterans. A quick conversation with your neighbors could help them prepare for their needs.
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REFERENCE O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2 PROHIBITED FIREWORKS ACTIVITIES 7 DOUGLASVILLEGA.GOV | 770.920.3000
DOUGLASVILLE CITY COUNCIL
FOR ALL CITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION, VISIT DOUGLASVILLEGA.GOV
TERRY S. MILLER
Ward 1
678.449.3002
millert@douglasvillega.gov
NYCOLE MILLER
Ward 2, Post 1 678.449.3012
millern@douglasvillega.gov
MARK ADAMS
Ward 2, Post 2 678.449.3004
adamsm@douglasvillega.gov
DR. LASHUN BURR-DANLEY
Ward 3, Post 1 678.449.3006
danleyl@douglasvillega.gov
ROCHELLE ROBINSON
City of Douglasville Mayor 678.449.3000
robinsonr@douglasvillega.gov
SAM DAVIS Ward 3, Post 2
678.449.3007
daviss@douglasvillega.gov
COACH CHRIS WATTS Ward 4 678.449.3014
wattsc@douglasvillega.gov
HOWARD M. ESTES
Ward 5
678.449.3010
estesh@douglasvillega.gov
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