Douglas public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss a bid award for a sidewalk project and a contract for Tax Commissioner Angela Harper. The body will also consider appointments to several city boards and commissions.
- Bid award for TIA Westgreen Highway Sidewalk Project
- Contract for Tax Commissioner Angela Harper
- Appointments to Downtown Development Authority
- Appointments to WWII Flight Training Base Committee
- Appointments to Douglas-Coffee County Planning Commission
City Commissioner
The Douglas Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to review November meeting minutes and discuss Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The body will also consider advertising openings for several city boards and committees. The regular meeting will follow immediately.
- Review November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discuss Hurricane Helene recovery and code enforcement
- Discuss advertising expiring terms on Downtown Development Authority
- Discuss advertising expiring terms on WWII Flight Training Base Committee
- Discuss advertising expiring terms on Douglas-Coffee County Planning Commission
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission holds a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss a revised ground lease rate for Corporate Hangar Development at the Douglas Municipal Airport, a sole-source scoreboard purchase for Parks & Recreation, and a policy for rebuilding commercial and industrial structures after natural disasters. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items and staff comments.
- Discuss revised ground lease rate for Corporate Hangar Development at Douglas Municipal Airport
- Discuss scoreboards for Parks & Recreation from Electro-Mech Scoreboards Co. (Sole Source)
- Discuss policy for rebuilding commercial and industrial structures on original foundations after natural disasters
- Review of October 27th, 2025 meeting minutes
- General comments and City Manager's updates
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will host a joint meeting with Coffee County agencies to discuss updates from local entities including the school board, medical center, and economic development authority.
- Joint City/County Agency Meeting
- FEMA Updates
- Coffee Regional Medical Center Updates
- Economic Development Authority Updates
- South Georgia State College Updates
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting on October 27, 2025. They will discuss purchasing Dodge Durango equipment for the police department and the second phase of upgrading the propane/air blending system at the Peak Shaving Plant. They will also discuss an alcoholic beverage license for Circle K and ratify a vote to approve two additional units for the Bell Lake Properties development. Additionally, appointments to Keep Douglas Beautiful and recognition of the Lady Patriots Softball State Champions are on the agenda.
- Discuss purchase of Dodge Durango equipment for Police Department
- Discuss Phase 2 of upgrading propane/air blending system at Peak Shaving Plant
- Discuss alcoholic beverage license for Circle K Stores #2707255
- Ratify vote to approve two additional units for Bell Lake Properties Development
- Discuss appointments to Keep Douglas Beautiful
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss purchasing a fire truck, the airport capital improvement plan, appointments to boards, a grant, a budget amendment, and EPA lead/copper rule improvements. The regular meeting immediately follows to vote on consent agenda items and take action on work session discussions.
- Discuss purchase of a Ford F-550 Rescue Fire Truck for the Fire Department
- Discuss and approve the Airport Capital Improvement Plan FY27-FY2031 and FY27 applications
- Discuss two vacancies on the KDB Board and two appointments to the Airport Commission
- Discuss the award of FY25 HP CLG Grant for WWII Flight Training Base Master Plan
- Discuss EPA Lead & Copper Rule Improvements on the customer side
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. The key item is a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to establish zoning and requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities. Other discussions include a gas peak shaving plant bid, GFL rate adjustments, advertising board vacancies, and administrative approval of the Unified Land Development Code table of permitted uses.
- Second reading and public hearing for ordinance on EV charging facility zoning
- Discuss FY26 Gas Peak Shaving Plant Bid
- Discuss 2025 GFL Adjustments to Rates
- Discuss administrative approval of Unified Land Development Code Table of Permitted Uses
- Discuss advertising vacancies on KDB Board and Airport Commission
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a public hearing to read and adopt the 2025 Tax Millage Ordinance. The body will also discuss public safety technology, zoning for electric vehicles, and local business licensing.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2025 Tax Millage Ordinance
- Purchase of FLOCK cameras and related contract authorization
- Proposed ordinance and zoning for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities
- Alcohol Beverage License for Krishiiv 3 LLC D.B.A. Four Point Spirit and Wine
- Purchase of fitness equipment and flooring for Parks & Recreation Department
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will conduct a second reading and public hearing regarding text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code. The body will also discuss a rezoning petition and several equipment purchases.
- Public hearing on text amendments to Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code, Section 111-129 regarding area, setback, and height requirements
- First reading of a petition to rezone 400 Gaskin Ave. S
- Ratification of emergency purchase of HOMA Submergible Motor for Bo Jo Ella Lift Station
- Discussion of change order for turnout gear
- Appointment to the Douglas Airport Commission
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will hold a work session to discuss and take the first reading of an annexation of five parcels from the Douglas Coffee County Industrial Authority located off Peterson Ave S. The session will also consider appointments to the Douglas Airport Commission and award contracts for aviation planning and architectural/engineering services at the municipal airport. In the regular meeting, commissioners will conduct a second reading and public hearing on text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, and address occupational tax certificate compliance issues.
- First reading of annexation of five parcels from Douglas Coffee County Industrial Authority off Peterson Ave S
- Appointment to the Douglas Airport Commission
- Award of aviation planning services for Douglas Municipal Airport
- Award of architectural/engineering services for Douglas Municipal Airport
- Second reading and public hearing on text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to construction and property maintenance codes. The body will also review several infrastructure projects, including sidewalk improvements and wastewater treatment plant work.
- First reading of ULDC text amendments for Georgia Minimum Standard Codes for Construction and International Property Maintenance Codes
- Bid award for TIA 0016250 sidewalk and drainage improvements on West Walker Street
- Approval for ESG Engineering regarding the Belt Press Project
- Change Order#2 for Aeration and Filter Rehab Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Public hearing for height variance of 611 Walker St. W. - Pinecrest Village
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing for a medical cannabis dispensensing business license application and a second reading and public hearing for a rezoning petition of a vacant lot on Baker Highway West.
- Public hearing for medical cannabis dispensensing business license application
- Second reading and public hearing for rezoning vacant lot on Baker Hwy W.
- Discussion to ratify land donation to The Hope Initiative
- Discussion to purchase new Fecon mulching head from Sourcewell
- Discussion to execute Resolution for GeorgiaForward Youth Art Placement Grant
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session and a regular meeting. They will discuss and conduct a first reading for a rezone petition of a vacant lot off Baker Hwy W., review an intergovernmental contract with Coffee County and Unison Behavioral Health, and consider an IGA for Satilla Park infrastructure expansion. In the regular meeting, the FY'26 budget adoption is up for a vote, along with other items.
- FY'26 Budget Adoption (regular meeting item V)
- First reading for rezone petition of vacant lot off Baker Hwy W., Parcel 0098 139
- Discuss intergovernmental contract between Coffee County, City of Douglas, and Unison Behavioral Health
- Discuss Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Satilla Park infrastructure expansion
- Discuss and seek approval of change order for Roundtree Park project
City Commissioner
The work session will discuss awarding aviation fuel and support/maintenance bids, an alcohol beverage license for Viva25 LLC d.b.a. Quick Change (with a public hearing), and a supplemental agreement for right-of-way staking and appraisals. The regular meeting will hold a second reading and public hearing on amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding Planning Commission bylaws.
- Award of Fixed Base Operation Aviation Fuel Bid
- Award of Aviation Support & Maintenance Services Bid
- Alcohol Beverage License for Viva25 LLC d.b.a. Quick Change with public hearing
- Supplemental Agreement for Right-of-Way Staking & Appraisals
- Second reading of amendments to ULDC Article XIII-Section 111-476 – Planning Commission Bylaws
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items including a drainage improvement project at the Douglas Municipal Airport, a land donation to the Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority, a change in commitments for corporate hangar construction, a contract for inmate labor from Bacon Probation Detention Center, and a change order for Huckaby Softball Complex. The regular meeting following the work session will include a second reading of text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding masonry wall standards.
- Discuss Douglas Municipal Airport drainage improvement project (Phase 1 Design) and runway/taxiway rejuvenation
- Discuss land donation to Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority
- Discuss change in commitments to construct corporate hangars at Douglas Municipal Airport
- Discuss inmate labor details contract with Bacon Probation Detention Center
- Discuss Change Order 2 for Huckaby Softball Complex
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold public hearings for ordinances regarding a Broadband Community and cottage food regulations. The body will also discuss land development code amendments for masonry walls and events in the Town Center.
- Public hearing for Broadband Community establishment ordinance
- Public hearing for Cottage Food regulations and requirements ordinance
- Text amendments to Unified Land Development Code Section 111-251 regarding masonry walls
- Approval of Youth Council Public Art Project for Round Tree Park
- Request to hold events in Town Center sponsored by Chamber of Commerce or Downtown Development Authority
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will discuss several new ordinances regarding technology, housing, and business regulations. The body will also review construction bids and a change order for wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation.
- Ordinance and zoning for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities
- Ordinance and zoning for Cryptocurrency Mining and Data Centers
- Ordinance for Short-Term and Vacation Rentals
- FY25 Utilities Building Shelter Construction Bid #66812-25-0020
- Change order contract for Aeration and Filter Rehab Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss approval of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) support letter and a bid for four 300-E pad mount transformers for FY25. The regular meeting follows immediately and includes consent agenda items and staff comments. No final votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Discussion on awarding a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) support letter
- Discussion on FY25 bid for four 300-E pad mount transformers
- Approval of March 24, 2025 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda items (unspecified)
- General comments and City Manager's updates
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss several business licenses, infrastructure repairs, and land use agreements. The body will also consider a rezone petition and the sale of city vehicles.
- Alcohol beverage licenses for Enmarket (Willacoohee Highway and 1601 Ocilla Road) and Rigo's Taqueria (604 Gaskin Avenue)
- Land lease agreements and construction of corporate hangars at Douglas Municipal Airport
- First reading for rezone petition for Vacant Lot Parcel D005 018 off of Gordon St.
- Surplusing of two work trucks for sale to the City of Hazlehurst, Ga.
- Change orders for Roundtree Park, Roadside Park, and the Huckaby Project
City Commissioner
The Douglas Mayor and Commission will consider a resolution to designate Downtown Douglas as a local historic district and adopt new residential and commercial design guidelines for all historic districts. They will also discuss lease agreements with Chris Rounds/Georgia Warbirds Academy for Building 4 and an extension on the rehabilitation lease for the old hospital building at the WWII Flight Training Base. Additionally, the commission will review street closures for 2025 and approve bids for sports equipment and a sinkhole lift station replacement pump.
- Discussion and approval of resolution designating Downtown Douglas as a Local Historic District
- Adoption of new Residential & Commercial Design Guidelines for all local historic districts
- Discuss lease agreement with Chris Rounds/Georgia Warbirds Academy for Building 4
- Discuss extension on rehabilitation lease for Old Hospital Building at WWII Flight Training Base
- Approval of street closures for 2025
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will hold a second public hearing to designate the Downtown Historic District as a Local District. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss police jurisdictional agreements and the purchase of heavy equipment.
- Public hearing for Downtown Historic District designation
- Discussion on Police Department jurisdictional agreement
- Discussion on purchasing Kubota skid steer loader
- Discussion on purchasing Kubota mini excavator
- Discussion on Downtown Development Authority update
City Commissioner
The Douglas City Commission will discuss several items in a work session, including equipment purchases for the Water and Electric Departments and the first reading of an ordinance to create a Downtown Historic District. Commissioners will also review two intergovernmental rental agreements with the University System of Georgia—one for a city shop bay and another to continue operation of the municipal golf course. The meeting will conclude with a mayoral pro tem election and standard updates.
- Discuss purchase of a Kubota tractor for the Water Department
- Discuss purchase of a 2025 Ford F150 for the Electric Department
- First reading of ordinance to designate Douglas Downtown Historic District as a local district
- Intergovernmental rental agreement for city shop bay with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
- Intergovernmental rental agreement to continue operation of the city golf course with the Board of Regents
City Commissioner
The work session includes discussions on purchasing a backhoe for the water department, a Tesla Model Y to replace a hurricane-damaged Dodge Durango, and a bucket truck for the Light Department. Also up for discussion are two alcoholic beverage licenses (El Rincon I Mexican Restaurant and S&P Food Mart), a service agreement for Eastside Park, award of a First Responder Grant to the police department, waiver of special event alcohol fee for Wings and Things Festival, and several recovery-related agreements. The regular meeting will follow with consent agenda and approval of actions.
- Purchase of backhoe for water department
- Purchase of Tesla Model Y to replace hurricane-damaged Dodge Durango
- Purchase of bucket truck for Light Department
- Alcoholic beverage license for El Rincon I Mexican Restaurant
- Waiver of special event alcohol fee for Wings and Things Festival vendors
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an animal shelter agreement with Coffee County and Alapaha Animal Control, membership in GIRMA, a purchase of an electronic message sign, a gas meter replacement, two alcoholic beverage license applications, appointments to the Planning Commission, a construction award for water system improvements, a CHIP 2025 submittal, and a second reading/public hearing for a rezone at 2002 Ocilla Rd. The regular meeting will follow to consider consent agenda and act on work session discussions.
- Discuss Animal Shelter Agreement between City, Coffee County, and Alapaha Animal Control
- Second reading and public hearing for rezone at 2002 Ocilla Rd (parcels 0097B013 and 0097B008)
- Discuss purchase and installation of one double-face electronic message center
- Discuss replacement of 6-inch gas meter at County Line
- Discuss award to Doyle Hancock & Sons Construction for 2022 GEFA Water System Improvements