The Mayor
ROCHELLE ROBINSON hard at work trying to finalize a plan that will allow us to celebrate the season, but make sure we comply with all CDC guidelines. Santa is sure to make an appearance, we are just working with him to figure how and when he’ll stop by Douglasville, so stay tuned! I pray for an enjoyable and safe holiday season for you and your family. Please be mindful of your health and the health and safety of others. If you decide to travel for the holiday, please make sure to do so safely. Together we will continue to work through this awful pandemic. May God bless you, your families, and the City of Douglasville during the 2020 holiday season.
The holidays are my favorite time of year. Spending quality time with family and friends around the dinner table or in front of the fireplace is the epitome of life’s blessings. Because 2020 has required that we change much of our lives, it seems the holidays may not be immune to that. Instead of sitting at the dinner table, we may be sitting on a Zoom call to visit with family and friends. Gifts may have to be shipped or dropped off at the door. Phone calls might replace face-to-face conversations. Whichever way you decide to celebrate the season, I wish you many blessings and so much cheer! Here at the City, we’ve had to change the way we celebrate as well. The Parks and Recreation department recently held its very first Honk-o-Ween event at Hunter Park! There were many booths set up with different themes for families to see and interact with. After driving through the line, everyone received a Halloween bag to take with them. Similarly, the Parks and Recreation department held a Trunk or Treat event at Jessie Davis Park in partnership with the Douglasville Tiger Cubs. If you missed either of these events, you really missed out on the fun! This month, the Douglasville Police Department is hosting its annual Fall Festival and Safety Expo. It will be on Saturday, November 7th starting at 10am in the parking lot of the Public Safety Building on Fairburn Road. This event is always free and fun for the whole family. There will be vendors on-hand, touch-atruck, K-9 demonstrations, a costume contest with prizes, kids’ activities, and more. We will make sure that everything is sanitized, safe, and healthy for all attendees. Also, make sure to check the City of Douglasville website for the Chief’s safety tips during the holiday season. As for December holiday events, we are still
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WHO WORKS FOR THE CITY?
Each month I like to introduce you to a City employee. This month it is our Code Compliance Manager, Ebony Jefferson. Ebony recently began working with the City of Douglasville in February 2019. With over 16 years of experience working in city government, Ebony is no stranger to hard work. In just a short time, Ebony has jumped right in and made an impact by working with the property management to keep the Douglasville Pavilion clean by getting new trash receptacles installed throughout. A Native of Los Angeles, California, Ebony obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Science from Grambling State University. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement and holds a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification from the International Code Council. Ebony is a mother of one son and although she loves spending time with her son, she believes in, and thrives on, helping and empowering others.
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EDUCATION
Savannah Wade wins second place at the state competition The Georgia Association of Private & Parochial Schools (GAPPS) held its annual regional art competitions throughout the state. Savannah Wade who is a student at Harvester Christian Academy won second place at the state competition for "Light Rain!".
Matthew Dumas earns Eagle Scout Award
Matthew Dumas achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on September 3rd. Matthew is a member of Boy Scout Troop 228, chartered to the First United Methodist Church in Douglasville. Matthew completed the journey to become an Eagle Scout by earning 37 merit badges. He was also awarded the National Outdoor Award for Adventure, Camping and Riding and was named 2018 Boy Scout of the Year. The final step in the process was his Eagle project. Matthew’s Eagle Scout project was completed at Fairfield AME church in Douglasville which is one of the oldest African American churches in Douglas County and is listed as a historical landmark by the Douglas County Historical Society. The church was home to Douglas County’s first colored school and has graves that go back to the 1800’s where the descendants of former slaves and freedman are buried. The church has been subject to vandalism and dumping and there was a concern about the upkeep of the graveyard and grounds. Matthew put a sign at the entrance to prevent access to the property, filled the potholes in the parking lot, painted the church sign and put gravel filling the potholes in the walkways. On becoming an Eagle Scout, Matthew, joins his brother, Avery Dumas who earned the rank of Eagle in 2014, into the brotherhood of Eagle Scouts. Matthew is a senior at Chapel Hill High School where he is a member of the marching band. He is also an active member of the Cobb County Fire Department’s Explorer Program Post 33 and after completing college plans to pursue a career as a fire fighter. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS