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Douglas County
Overview
All the amenities of a big city - Atlanta- are just a few minutes away from Douglas County. All of the conveniences
of a great location are immediately available here. And all the quaintness of a small town can still be taken for
granted. It is these attributes that made Douglas county a contender in Money Magazine's 2005 rankings of the 100
best places to live in the U.S.
The mountains are only and hour north of Douglas County, the beaches are only a few hours east, the Gulf only six
hours south and the Georgia/Alabama state line is just 30 miles west.
With it's sophisticated, family-friendly atmosphere on the edge of a thriving metropolitan area, Douglas County
offers a wonderful mix of residences including historic gems, starter homes, traditional family living spaces,
executive homes, and retirement living. The county is especially attractive to families with children because of
the area's fine schools and reasonable housing costs, but the area is perfect for everyone. Please contact the
Douglas Chamber of Commerce at 770-942-5022 for more information about this wonderful county.
History
Douglas County was created on October 17, 1870 during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War, and was
first named for Fredrick Douglass, the African-American abolitionist, due to the Republican/military control
of the Georgia General Assembly, and later changed to honor Stephen A. Douglas, the Illinois Senator who
opposed Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency, when local control of the General Assembly was re-established
when Reconstruction ended. Prior to the creation of the County, the Creek and Cherokee Indian Nations called
Douglas County home, and a 10-mile wide area atop Tallapoosa Ridge was no man's land, the border between the
two Nations.
W. G. Black and his bride came to the area in 1835 from North Carolina, following Indian trails, and he
established a trading post in the no man's land. The first known settlers in the County were three brothers
from South Carolina - Abe, Reuben and Young Vansant - who came to the area in 1848.
County Profile
Incorporated: October 17, 1870
Population: 92,174
Total Area: 199.3 Square miles
Cities & Towns
Douglasville (County Seat)
Lithia Springs
Winston
Villa Rica
Austell
Contact Information
Website: www.co.douglas.ga.us
Address: 8700 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Phone: 770.949.2000
Email: webmaster@co.douglas.ga.us
Area Attractions
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Covering over 2,000 acres with a five mile walking trail, picnic shelters, fishing docks, bait shop, boat
rentals, Civil War ruins and nature preserve, Arts and Crafts festivals, Civil War reenactments.
Douglasville Parks and Recreation
Five parks including football, softball and baseball fields, walking track and fitness trail, outdoor pool,
tennis courts, handicap-accessible playground, fishing lake, picnic pavilions and a miniature train.
Clinton Nature Preserve
Located off Ephesus Church Road one mile west of Post Road. Over 200 acres with nature trails, a walking track,
a log home, picnic areas and an amphitheater. Contact: Kay Gibson, 770-459-9761.
OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Boundary Waters Aquatic Center
5000 Georgia Highway 92/166
Phone: 770-489-2175
E-mail: ocredle@co.douglas.ga.us
Deer Lick Skateboard Park
2170 Mack Rd.; 770-947-9085
Chapel Hills Golf Course
3300 Golf Ridge Blvd. 770-949-0007
Greystone Golf Club
4020 Greystone Dr.; 770-489-9608
St. Andrews Country Club
8799 Edinburgh Dr.; 770-489-2200
OTHER LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES
Your Bowling Center
3931 Longview Dr.; 770-947-2795
Dazzles Skating Rink
3844 Longview Dr.; 770-489-9519
MOVIE THEATERS
Regal Arbor Place Mall 18
6600 Douglas Blvd.; 678-838-3333
Utilities
Cable TV
- Comcast - 800-266-2278
www.comcast.com
Electricity
- Georgia Power - 888-660-5890
- Greystone Power - 770-942-6576
Garbage Pick-Up
- City of Douglasville - 770-920-3005
- City of Villa Rica - 678-785-1000
- City of Austell - 770-944-4300
Residents of Douglas County who do not live within the city limits of Douglasville
or Villa Rica may contract with one of several private sanitation companies. Several
companies are listed in the local telephone directory. The following company is a member
of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce:
- United Waste Services - 678-945-8083
www.unitedwaste.com
Natural Gas
Consumers can compare costs and services among several approved natural gas marketers and
choose the company that suits their needs. Consumers should select a natural gas marketer to
start, re-connect or disconnect natural gas service. Call the Georgia Public Service Commission
(800) 282-5813 for a list of approved marketers or visit the PSC website at www.psc.state.ga.us.
The City of Austell provides natural gas service through the Austell Gas System to residential, commercial
and industrial customers in the cities of Austell, Douglasville and Powder Springs and in portions of Douglas
and Cobb counties. For information, call 770-948-1841.
The following natural gas marketers are members of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce:
- Gas South - 877-472-4932
- Scana Energy - 877-GO-SCANA (877-467-2262)
For gas emergencies only, such as a gas leak, call Atlanta Gas Light, 770-994-1946.
Telephone
- Bell South
Residential - 888-757-6500
Business - 800-766-9115
www.bellsouth.com
Water/Sewer
- Douglasville/Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority
770-949-7617 | www.ddcwsa.com
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Questions pertaining to Douglas County Government?
Answer: Douglas County Switchboard (770) 949-2000
2. What is the telephone number for the Atlanta CVB?
Answer: (404) 521-6600
3. What is the telephone number for the Douglas County Jail/Sheriff?
Answer: (770) 942-4333 Jail (770) 942-2121 Sheriff
4. What newspapers are in Douglasville?
Answer: Douglas County Sentinel (770) 942-6571
Douglas Neighbor (770) 942-1611
5. Questions pertaining to the Chamber of Commerce.
Answer: Call (770) 942-5022
6. Questions regarding Douglas County Schools.
Answer: Call (770) 651-2000
7. Questions regarding Water and Sewer Authority.
Answer: Call (770) 949-7617
8. Questions regarding Section 8 and government housing.
Answer: Douglas County Housing Authority (770) 942-2570
9. Questions regarding Humane Society.
Answer: (770) 942-5961
10. Questions regarding Senior Services.
(770) 489-3100
11. Questions regarding local library.
Answer: (770) 920-7125
12. What are pool hours for parks?
Answer: Call (770) 920-3007 or 3009
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