City of Douglasville, GA

Our newly renovated Jessie Davis Park is a game-changer for our community. Excited to see the impact it will have! #FunHappensHere

Thank you to Chief Sparks, Miranda Jordan, and Gabbrielle Whatley, CPRP all proud Douglas County High School alumni for representing the City of Douglasville at the DCHS Alumni Panel Discussion! Their insights, expertise, and career journeys helped inspire the next generation of leaders, showing students what’s possible through dedication and service. We also want to extend our gratitude to Edari Murphy, Lelani Smith, M.S. and Douglas County High School for the invitation. #CommunityHappensHere

It's our 150th birthday ?? Join us today, February 25, at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art! This milestone celebration will take you on a journey through history while embracing the vibrant future of our community. This event is free and open to all community members. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the area, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate. Let’s make history together! We can’t wait to see you there. #CelebrationHappensHere

Since August 2024, members of our team have met monthly for our Momentum Financial Wellness Program, offered by Georgia Municipal Association in partnership with Truist. During these sessions, we have covered essential topics including emergency funds and budgeting, debt management, insurance, investing, home ownership, career development, and giving back. We are incredibly proud of our staff for their commitment to improving their financial wellbeing, and we extend our thanks to Candace Amos, Randy Briskin, and the entire GMA team for making this program possible. #WellnessHappensHere

February 21, 2025, is Government Communicators Day! This special day, recognized by 3CMA?is dedicated to the hardworking professionals who ensure that government agencies communicate effectively with the public.? ? Here at the City of Douglasville, we’re proud to celebrate our Community Relations team, whose dedication, creativity, and strategic thinking help keep our residents informed and engaged every day! ? Jason Post Director Emily Hardaway, MPA, Communications Manager Steve Jones, Digital Media Manager Cristhtian Perez Molina, Branding & Design Manager Chris Dixon, Multimedia and Webmaster Mia McDonald, Community Outreach Coordinator David Garcia, Marketing & Events Coordinator Petra B., Administrative Assistant? ? From social media updates to event planning, media relations, and everything in between, our Community Relations team plays an essential role in keeping Douglasville informed and engaged. Their hard work ensures our city’s voice is heard and that residents feel connected to their local government. The Community Relations Department is the information link between city government and our citizens. Learn more by visiting this page: https://lnkd.in/emW653rP. #GovCommsDay #WeGetGov #CelebrationHappensHere

Join us in celebrating our recently promoted team members at the City of Douglasville! We're proud to recognize their hard work and dedication as they step into their new roles. Congratulations! #CelebrationHappensHere Sharnia Buckhanon, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Melissa Burdette, Public Services Director, Public Services Jennifer Owens, Customer Service Manager, City Managers Office Chelsea Tubbs, Senior Planner, Community Development

We’re excited to welcome our newest team members! Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they begin their journey with us! #LifeHappensHere Kamiya Clayton, MPA, Community Development Intern, Community Development Maurice Fench, Recreation Assistant, Parks & Recreation Domonique Jones, Marketing & Events Coordinator, Conference Center & Tourism Brandii Kirkland, Controller, Finance? Anthony McConnell, Commercial Driver Operator, Public Services Mark Rhodes, Commercial Driver Operator, Public Services

It's Engineers Week 2025, a time to celebrate the incredible work engineers do to shape our world. This year's theme, "Design Your Future" inspired by DiscoverE, highlights both the achievements of engineers past and present and the next generation of innovators who will continue designing solutions for a better tomorrow. ? We want to take a moment to recognize our outstanding engineering team for their dedication and contributions: Marcus Thompson Jr., Alesha Mann, MPA, PMP, James Gordon, Kelly Vereen and Kendrick Green. Their expertise and commitment make a real impact, and we’re grateful for their work in designing a brighter future for our community! #CelebrationHappensHere #EWeek2025

Today, we’re celebrating all the connections that make our workplace special. We spend most of our time here—might as well be with people you love! #CelebrationHappensHere