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2025 Downtown Scavenger Hunt

November 27, 2025

Embark on an exciting adventure that leads through the heart of our vibrant community!

50+ Double Dutch For Women

November 30, 2025

Double Dutch jump rope workouts offer numerous benefits.

50+ Pickleball

December 01, 2025

Pickleball has become a favorite sport among seniors!

50+ Chess Club

December 01, 2025

Join our Chess Club, where we gather individuals to play, study, and enjoy the game!

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Douglasville City Administrative Offices Are Moving!

Published on January 01, 2026

City offices are temporarily relocating to 6758 Spring St—the former Heirway Academy Building—during construction of the new City Hall building.

Yard Waste Reminder

Published on November 12, 2025

Blowing Leaves into the Street is Against City Ordinance.

City of Douglasville Debuts Mobile Welcome Center

Published on November 12, 2025

The City of Douglasville’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proudly unveiled its new Mobile Welcome Center Van.

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A Parade Sign up for one of the two Holiday parades sponsored by the City.
Vote Voter registration information from the City Clerk's Office.
Building Division Applications This is a list of applications from the Building Division.
Documents List of Planning and Zoning Documents.
Fee Schedule Show Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule.
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City Limits Map Do I live in the city limits?
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TAD Map Douglasville Tax Allocation District (TAD) Lookup
More Douglasville Maps See more useful Douglasville maps.
Zoning Map Douglasville Land Research Application
Douglasville Junior Douglasville Junior is a video series designed to educate children about the roles and functions of the City of Douglasville and Douglas County government departments. Watch episodes, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to learn more.
Volunteer Opportunities with the City Explore various volunteer opportunities with the City of Douglasville, including positions on active Boards, Authorities, and Commissions. Engage in community development, environmental initiatives, and more. Review eligibility requirements and apply to make a positive impact in your community.
Tax Allocation District (TAD)
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee This committee seeks to provide city residents with a vision and path forward for a well-connected active transportation infrastructure system for all users.
Maps Available City maps.
Historic Preservation Commission The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is an appointed body of 5 members who make informed decisions based on the history, architecture or the preservation of historic resources.
Copyright Policy Understand your rights and responsibilities with our copyright policy. Stay informed and ensure compliance while enjoying the resources we provide.
Community Links Your link to popular things around our Douglasville community.
Site Map Navigate our city’s resources effortlessly with our site map. Discover key departments, services, and information all in one place.
City History
Staff Directory Connect with our dedicated team through the staff directory! Find contact information and roles of city departments ready to assist you. Whether you have questions or need support, we’re here to help.
Accessibility Our website has been designed with the accessibility guidelines in mind. We work to comply with Section 508 as well as 2.0 A and AA referring to website accessibility standards.
Elected Officials Mayor and City Council contact information.
City Staff with a Concern Link to Douglasville Citizen Engagement Portal to report any concern.
Douglas County Board of Commissioners Douglas County Board of Commissioners contact information.
City Staff City Staff Department contact information.
Alcohol Serving Permit Restaurant alcohol server and retail package store sales permits are available at the Douglasville Public Safety & Municipal Court Building (2083 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA 30135).
Planning & Zoning Applications
Transient Merchant/Peddler application Apply for a Transient Merchant/Peddler application in the City of Douglasville.
New Business License or Renewal Apply for a new business license or a renewal in the City of Douglasville.
Building Division Applications
Water Service Set up water service with the Water and Sewer Authority.
Food Establishment Permits Link to Cobb & Douglas Public Health for Food Service Application.
City Job Openings Apply for job openings with the City of Douglasville.
Electric Service Set up electricity service with GreyStone Power or Georgia Power.
Yard Sale Permit Apply for a Yard Sale Permit
Alcohol License The Alcohol License Division is part of the Finance Department and is responsible for issuing alcohol beverage licenses. An alcohol beverage license is what a business needs in order to serve alcohol in the City of Douglasville.
Alcohol Beverage by the Drink Excise Tax Alcohol Beverage by the Drink Excise Tax
Court Fine Direct citizens to the website to pay a court fine.
Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Report Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Report
Commercial Sanitation Invoice Direct citizens to the website to pay a commercial sanitation invoice.
City Maps Shows important City of Douglasville maps. There is a Zoning map, a TAD map, and a Ward map, where you can enter your address to see which ward you live in.
Current City Budget Link to our current city budget document.
RFBs, RFPs and RFQs View City RFBs, RFPs, and RFQs on Bidnet.
Court Dates & Pay Citations Link to Douglasville Municipal Court on-line payment page.
Volunteer Opportunities with Douglasville Get involved in volunteer opportunities with the City of Douglasville.
City Council Agendas/Minutes City Council Portal.
Meeting Dates Calendar of all current year City Council, and all other Boards & Commissions Meetings.
Douglasville Impact Quarterly Newsletter Digital library of Douglasville's Quarterly Impact Newsletters dating back to 2019.
Douglasville's Municipal Code
Annual Reports Repository of Annual Reports.
CitiTV on Demand Link to our CitiTV YouTube page.
Electrical Permit Application For residential and commercial electrical work.
Residential Code Compliance Bond Required for residential projects.
Building Permit For new construction and alterations (residential/commercial).
Commercial Code Compliance Bond Required for commercial projects.
Temporary Utility Application For temporary utility connections.
HVAC/Mechanical Permit Application Includes installation or replacement of HVAC systems.
Contractor Permit Release Request Request to release a contractor permit.
Extended Work Hours Permit Request for work hours outside standard limits.
Land Disturbance Permit Application Required for land-disturbing activities.
Unlicensed Repair Work Form For repair work by unlicensed individuals.
Mobile Home Application Required for mobile home installations.
Homeowner Self Contractor Unlicensed Form For homeowners acting as their own contractor.
Authorized Owner's Agent Form Authorize an owner as your agent.
Authorized Contractor's Agent Form Authorize a contractor as your agent.
Plumbing Permit Application For plumbing installations or alterations.
Owner Release of Contractor Request Request to release a contractor from the project.
2025 Downtown Master Plan
Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan
PD Accident Report Direct citizens to the website to request a copy of an accident report.
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Douglasville Conference Center Boasting innovation and elegance, the Douglasville Conference Center is a stunning landmark in the heart of downtown Douglasville with an equally impressive interior. The multi-functional facility encompasses over 37,000-square-feet of meeting space including a grand ballroom that can be divided into five sections, a business center, two green rooms, a 150-seat auditorium, two pre-function areas,
Court Proceedings & Explanation of Your Rights
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Special Land Use Permit Application Packet Apply for special land use permits.
Zoning Verification Letter Submit requests for a Zoning Verification Letter.
Development Plan Application Submit development plans for approval.
Certificate of Appropriateness Application Apply for a certificate for historical appropriateness.
Mobile Food Vending Unit Application Apply for a mobile food vending unit permit.
Authorization of Attorney for Appeals Application Designate an attorney to act on your behalf.
Rezoning Application Submit requests for rezoning properties.
Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application Apply for a permit for sidewalk cafes.
Appeals Application Appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission.
Annexation Application Packet Submit applications for property annexation.
Variance Application Request a variance from zoning requirements.
Future Land Use Plan Amendment Request amendments to the future land use plan.
Special Outdoor Event Permit Apply for permits for outdoor events.
Exemption Plat Application Submit exemption plat applications.
Temporary Sign Permit Application Submit applications for temporary signs.
Final Plat Application Application for final plat approval.
Permanent Sign Permit Application Submit applications for permanent signs.
Similar Use Determination Application Apply for determination of similar land use.
Merge by Contiguity Application Request merging of adjacent properties.
Subdivision Plat Application Submit applications for subdivision plats.
Certificate of Nonconforming Lot by Government Action For lots affected by government action.
A Cent Well Spent: SPLOST Update Updates on the voter approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).
Annual Reports Repository for Douglasville Annual Reports.
Discover Douglasville Community Happens Here
Business License - New Application Obtain a business license in the City of Douglasville.
An Anonymous Crime Tip Link to Douglasville DVPD tip website to report an anonymous crime tip.
Request for Proclamation/Congratulatory Letter Form Link to a form to request a proclamation or congratulatory letter from Mayor and Council.
Alcohol Beverage by the Drink Excise Tax Report Link to an on-line form to file and pay the mandatory monthly Douglasville Alcohol Beverage by the Drink Excise Tax Report.
City Facility Rental Submit a request to rent a city facility.
Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Report Link to an on-line form to file the mandatory monthly Douglasville Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Report.
Any Concern Link to Douglasville Citizen Engagement Portal to report any concern.
Police Report Request Link to Douglasville Police Department request for a Police report.
Business License - Renewal Renew a business license in the City of Douglasville.
Request to Record Court Proceeding Link to information about recording a court proceeding in Douglasville Municipal Court.
Office of the Mayor Meeting Request/Comment Form Link to a form to request a Meeting with the Mayor or make a comment.
Vacant or Foreclosed Property Registration For registering properties that are vacant or in foreclosure.
Food/Beer/Wine Consumption Report Link to an on-line form to file the mandatory monthly Douglasville Food/Beer/Wine Consumption Report.
Open Records Request Submit an open records request to the City Clerk's Office.
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Contact Direct citizens to elected officials and city staff contact information.
Internship Program To link potential interns to our internship program page.
Adopt-A-Plot Program Inform about the Keep Douglasville Beautiful Adopt-a-Plot program at the Community Garden in Mill Village Park at 8320 Grady Street.
Apply… (for, a, an) This is a list of online applications available from the City of Douglasville.
Food Truck Mondays Vendor Application Form To register Food Trucks for the Douglasville Main St 2025 Food Truck Mondays.
Occupational Tax
Community and Social Services Resource Center The Community and Social Services Resource Center serves as a comprehensive directory of local nonprofit and service-oriented organizations in Douglas County and the Atlanta-Metro region. It provides information on public healthcare providers, shelters, food pantries, and affordable housing assistance, aiming to connect residents with essential services and support.
Commercial Waste Service
Dose of Douglasville: A Citizens Academy A Dose of Douglasville is a 10-week program to acquaint residents of Douglasville with the structure of the City government and services provided. The Academy provides residents with information, resources, and tools to become knowledgeable community members and effective neighborhood leaders. City staff will conduct interactive sessions with expertise in their respective departments.
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Transportation Make citizens aware of transportation projects and other information in the City of Douglasville.
Text My Gov Connect with the City of Douglasville using the Text My Gov service. Text keywords like "APPLICATIONS," "SANITATION," or "PERMIT" to 678-214-2368 for information, or report issues by texting "REPORT" or specific terms such as "CODE VIOLATION" or "TREE DOWN." This 24/7 service provides immediate assistance through smart texting technology.
Millage Rate
News and Events
Residential Waste Service
2025 Church St Farmers Market Update for 2025 Farmers Market.
Build Your Blueprint to Access and Grow Capital To promote awareness and drive applications for the 5-week accelerator-style program designed for small business owners ready to get capital-ready and strategically manage financial growth.
Douglasville Internship Program The City of Douglasville is proud to invest in the next generation of public service leaders. Our internship program offers meaningful, hands-on experience in local government, connecting students with real-world projects, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Interns are placed in various departments based on interest, availability, and department needs.
Business License Renewal Information for City Business License renewals.
Alcohol Licenses & Reports
2022 SPLOST Road Resurfacing Projects List of roads to be resurfaced in the City of Douglasville 2022 Transportation SPLOST.
Planning & Zoning
Building Division
Planning and Zoning Applications This is a list of applications available form the Planning and Zoning Division.
Douglasville Impact Quarterly Newsletter Stay informed about Douglasville's latest news and events with the Douglasville Impact Quarterly Newsletter. Access current and past editions online or pick up a copy in the Chapel Hill News & Views.
Monthly Business License Reports Repository for Monthly Business License Reports from the Occupational Tax Office in the Finance Department.
Go Green Douglasville
Elections and Voting Provide citizens with information pertaining to City, County, State, and Federal elections.
Council Agendas Link to Douglasville City Council Portal.
City Ordinances Link to Douglasville City Ordinances Portal.
Open Records Request Link to Douglasville City Clerk Open Records Portal.
KDB Annual Reports
Enjoy Our Downtown Gaming Area Provide information on using the outdoor gaming area in O'Neal Plaza.
Economic Development
Douglasville Selected for National Community Spotlight Partnership Video Tour of Douglasville
Incentives
Parks & Recreation
GreyStone Amphitheater
Police
Douglasville Northside Trail Plan
Douglasville Housing Assessment
Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Update 2023
Douglasville 2018 Draft Land Use Plan Map
Douglasville Character Areas Map (2023 Plan)
Highway 5 Corridor Land-Use & Transportation Study
2025 Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update Inform about 2025 Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update.
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Douglasville Plans & Initiatives Repository for all of Douglasville's Plans & Initiatives.
Monthly Building Department Permit Reports List of monthly building permits issued by the City of Douglasville going back to 2022.
Douglasville Recycling Center Information about using Douglasville's new state-of-the-art Recycling Center.
Adopt-A- Road Program