Douglasville Impact Fall 2022 Edition

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MAYOR’S GREETING Welcome to this issue of our Douglasville Impact Newsletter. This summer has flown by! I’m so happy that we were able to bring back our annual 4th of July Parade.

I hope that you all were able to join us to celebrate our nation’s independence.

In this edition of the Douglasville Impact Newsletter, we will be talking about ways that you and your family can “Fall into Fun”. Early fall is always exciting! A new school year has begun, providing an opportunity for students to start off on the right foot for learning. The leaves will start changing into beautiful colors, the weather will get cooler, and it becomes so pleasant being outside. We hope that you will enjoy the coolness at our many fall events and activities.

Of course, this time of year can also be fraught with bad weather due to hurricane season. This is part of the reason why we also wanted to highlight National Preparedness Month. Make sure you read all about it this month and discover how you and your family can be prepared for disasters and emergencies.

Please make sure to stay up to date on all the latest happenings in the city through our website, www.douglasvillega.gov or by following us on all social media platforms.

As always, I wish God’s blessings on you, your families, and the City of Douglasville.

Mayor Rochelle Robinson City of Douglasville

Parks Athletics

For the first time, Douglasville Parks and Recreation is offering sports leagues specifically for young SMOOTH JAZZladies.

In addition, we invite women to register for our coed softball league.

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ SOUL AMERICANA Registration closes August 5 Ages: 3-12 CLASSICAL Games will be played at Hunter Park

Girls Youth Softball

Youth Baseball

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Registration closes August 12 Ages 5-12 Games will be played at Hunter Park

Girls Youth Volleyball

Adult Softball

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Registration closes August 12 Ages 11-14 Games will be played at Alice Hawthorne Center at Jessie Davis Park

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Men’s league starts August 31 and games are every Tuesday COED season starts on September 2 and games are every Thursday

CLASSICS UNDER THE STARS DOWNTOWN DOUGLASVILLE

Sept. 23rd | O'Neal Plaza | 6pm - 9pm

For more information and details for these athletic programs, visit www.douglasvilleparks.com

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month by the Ready Campaign. Ready is FEMA’s public service campaign encouraging Americans to plan ahead for disasters. Now is a great time to remind our citizens to update their emergency kit, create a family communication plan, and practice their evacuation route (don't forget to include your pets). To learn more about National Preparedness Month, visit ready.gov/september.

Locally, citizens are encouraged to register for the CodeRed Community Notification which is managed through Douglas County Emergency Management Agency. This free alert service provides an additional form of communication in an emergency situation where there is a risk of significant harm, an urgent threat, or when a general notification is needed.

Subscribers can request to be notified by cell phone, email, home phone, or text messages. To subscribe, visit douglasvillega.gov/CodeRed. When you have an emergency, you call 911. When we know of an emergency, 911 wants to be able to call you!

The 3 R's of your Emergency Kit

1. Replace expired items as needed.

2. Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.

3. Remember the unique needs of your family and have a separate bag of essentials for senior citizens and pets.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Water (One Gallon Per Person, Per Day) Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food) Battery-Powered or Hand-Crank Radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with Tone Alert Flashlight First Aid Kit Extra Batteries Whistle (to signal for help) Dust Mask (to help filter contaminated air) Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape (to shelter in place) Moist Towelettes, Garbage Bags, and Plastic Ties (for personal sanitation) Wrench or Pliers (to turn off utilities) Manual Can Opener (for food) Local Maps Cell Phone with Chargers and a Backup Battery

ARE YOU READY?

National Preparedness Month

Reunion Parks Tour Date: September 10th Location: Hunter Park Time: 10 am-1 pm Ever wanted to host a family reunion but were unsure of where to start? Join us on a tour of different parks in Douglasville and hear all about the resources you can use to host a reunion!

3rd Annual Rally for Justice and Accountability Date: September 10th Location: Police Department Time: 11 am-12:30 pm Join us on the front steps of the Douglasville Police Department to hear from Chief Sparks and other law enforcement leaders, local officials, pastors, and other community leaders as we discuss justice and accountability in law enforcement.

KDB Fall Recycling Event Date: October 1st Location: First Presbyterian Church Time: 9 am-2 pm Do you have things around the house that you are looking to get rid of? Drop them off at the Keep Douglasville Beautiful Fall Recycling Event! Items accepted include: electronics, appliances, exercise equipment, lawn equipment, yard furniture, clothing, household goods, and shoes.

Douglasville Police Department Fall Festival and Safety Expo Date: October 1st Location: Police Department Time: 10 am-4 pm Kick off October with the Police Department’s Fall Festival and Safety Expo! Vendors, Costume Contest with prizes, touch-a-truck, K-9 demonstration, bounce house, and more! You don’t want to miss it!

Halloween Trivia and Bingo!

Date: October 7th Location: O’Neal Plaza Time: 6 pm-8:30 pm Celebrate spooky-season by coming out to Halloween Trivia and Bingo on O’Neal Plaza. Bring your favorite lawn chair and take-out to enjoy a night of fun! There will be a costume contest and lots of fun prizes!

Bark-O-Ween Date: October 8th Location: Worthan Park Time: 10 am-1 pm Bring man’s best friend on down to Worthan Park to celebrate Halloween! Show off your doggy’s best costume while we have games and activities for all to enjoy. Vendors, giveaways, and treats will be provided!

Hunters Harvest Festival and Arts & Craft Show Date: October 15th Location: Hunter Park Time: 11 am-3 pm The 6th Annual Hunters Harvest Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show is sure to be a hit! This event will feature over 40 vendors from all over West Georgia and Metro Atlanta with varying arts & crafts and food and beverage items. There will also be a children’s play zone with inflatables and other activities!

Trunk or Treat for Active Seniors Date: October 29th Location: Jessie Davis Park Time: 12 pm-4 pm Join us for a safe and fun way to interact with others in the senior adult community! Participants will have the option to enjoy the event in a drive-thru or walk-thru format.

Stranger Things Block Party Date: November 5th Location: Downtown Douglasville Time: 12 pm-5 pm Something STRANGE is coming to Douglasville! Calling all Stranger Things fans - Hawkins is making an appearance in Downtown Douglasville on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 12 pm-5 pm! Prepare yourself for a journey through a delightful gathering of iconic locations and fan-favorite moments, enjoying one-of-akind photo ops and uncover plenty of thrills along the way. There may also be an occasional trip to the Upside Down! But don’t worry-it’s safe…perfectly safe.

Christmas Trivia and Bingo!

Date: November 18th Location: O’Neal Plaza Time: 6 pm-8:30 pm It’s the Holiday Season! Kick off the holidays with Christmas Trivia and Bingo out on the plaza!

Bring your favorite lawn chair and Christmas sweater and enjoy a night of fun! There will be Christmas music and lots of fun prizes.

Church St Farmer’s Market continues through October 25th from 3 PM – 7 PM. Stop by 6730 Church Street to purchase fresh produce, arts and crafts, sweet treats, and more.

The Church St Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the City of Douglasville through Keep Douglasville Beautiful, and is supported by the Live Healthy Douglas Coalition: Keep Douglasville Beautiful, Cobb and Douglas Public Health, UGA Extension Douglas County, and Douglas County Parks & Recreation.

FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S DESK The City of Douglasville strives to deliver and offer services that our community needs and enjoys. September is National Preparedness Month. Being prepared is a critical component of service delivery. In the case of an emergency, we understand the community’s expectation is that the city will deliver quality and on time services. Our police department responds to thousands of calls on a routine basis addressing emergency situations. Being prepared can be a matter of life or death. Our Public Services department stands ready during inclement and life-threatening weather.

We understand that you are counting on us to respond to downed power lines, fallen trees, and other hazardous conditions caused by nature. We are encouraging our entire community to create a plan of action in the case of an emergency. Creating a plan of action for yourself, your family, and/or business can be the difference between saving a life or business or not. As always, it is an honor and a privilege to be able to serve you and the Douglasville Community. Stay safe and prepared.

Stay updated on important alerts and information for our citizens by visiting our website www.douglasvillega.gov or following us on social media.

What do you love about Douglasville?

We love how fast Douglasville is growing and becoming an important city on the west side of Atlanta.

What do you consider to be a hidden gem in Douglasville?

Sweetwater Creek State Park

How do you engage in Arts & Culture?

We enjoy the city activities; Douglasville Police Department events, Christmas parade, Church St Farmers Market, movies in the park. As small business owners we like to support other small businesses.

In 2016 Douglasville/Douglas County voters approved a Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

These funds were committed to capital improvements in the areas of Transportation/Public Works, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, and City Facilities.

Over the past 6 years, the City has received roughly $40 Million from the 2016 SPLOST program allowing the community to see major improvements and capital projects move forward without the need to increase property taxes. During the same 6-year period the city’s millage rate decreased from 8.437 to 8.111.

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The Douglasville City Council ROCHELLE ROBINSON Mayor 678-449-3000 robinsonr@douglasvillega.gov

NYCOLE MILLER Ward 2, Post 1 678-449-3012 millern@douglasvillega.gov

DR. LASHUN BURR-DANLEY Ward 3, Post 1 678-449-3006 danleyl@douglasvillega.gov

COACH CHRIS WATTS Ward 4

678-449-3014 wattsc@douglasvillega.gov

TERRY S. MILLER Ward 1 678-449-3002 millert@douglasvillega.gov

MARK ADAMS Ward 2, Post 2

678-449-3004 adamsm@douglasvillega.gov

SAM DAVIS Ward 3, Post 2

678-449-3007 daviss@douglasvillega.gov

HOWARD M. ESTES Ward 5 678-449-3010 estesh@douglasvillega.gov

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