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Douglas County, just 15 minutes west of the city, has all of the luxuries of a big city while also offering a hometown atmosphere exuding small town friendliness.
The county blends natural beauty with urban convenience and amenities. There are an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities and diverse communities. A low cost of living attracts new residents, as do a growing educational system, excellent health care facilities and that friendly small-town atmosphere.
Douglas can accommodate any style of living including quiet, attractive neighborhoods, convenient apartment communities and golf and country club communities with amenities that include fishing, hiking trails, golf, tennis and swimming. The county has blossomed lately with scores of new subdivisions that feature a distinct suburban flavor, and buyers can find anything from $100,000 ranches to multi-million dollar mansions. The county, which still has a rural feel despite its proximity, tends to support large lot sizes and top-end recreation communities.
For the purpose of relocating a business, ample land, and water, commercial incentives, numerous transportation choices and easy access to the I-20 corridor make this a prime location for new and relocating industry.
For weekend trips, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Georgia’s second most visited state park, is a great place to hike, fish and explore the rich Native American and Civil War history of the area. A variety of shopping centers and specialty stores, major chains and the 1.4 million square foot, Arbor Place mall, make Douglas the retail hub of west Georgia. Unique dining choices thrive for a casual bite to eat or a first-class gourmet experience.

education

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
www.douglas.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
770-651-2000

By law children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and six years old on or before September 1 to enter the first grade. You will need the following documentation for your kindergarten or first-grade child: a certified birth certificate from your state department of vital statistics; a vision, hearing and dental screening from a family practitioner or local health clinic; immunization records on Georgia State Form 3032.

The HOPE Scholarship Program
The Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining to the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program. For more information, visit the Student Finance Commission at www.gsfc.org. For more information, contact the Student Finance Commission at:
Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
770-724-9000

School and bus assignment information:
770-651-2400

Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.)

Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores

PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.

Blackstock Montessori School
87 Blackstock Rd.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-459-6797
Enrollment: 110
Grades: 18 months–8th

Colonial Hills Christian School
7131 Mt. Vernon Road
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
770-941-6342
Enrollment: 412
Grades: K4–12th

Douglasville Christian Academy
7551 W. Strickland St.
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-942-7203
Enrollment: 80
Grades: K–12th

Harvester Christian Academy
4241 Central Church Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-942-1583
Enrollment: 300
Grades: K-12th

Kings Way Christian School
6456 The Kings Way
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-949-0812
Enrollment: 350
Grades: K3–12th

Lithia Christian Academy
2548 Vulcan Drive
Lithia Springs, GA 30057
770-941-5406
Enrollment: 123
Grades: K–12th

Total Learning Center Christian Schools/Praise Academy
4052 Hiram Lithia Srpings Rd.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
770-943-2484
Grades K3–12th

Water of Life Christian Academy
4024 Highway 5
P.O. Box 835250
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-942-7702
Enrollment: 110
Grades K–12th



SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Inner Harbor
4685 Dorsett Shoals Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-942-2391
Emotional/learning disabilities
Enrollment: 112
Ages 6-18



COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Higher education is only minutes away from Douglas County. Within commuting distance:

Mercer University (Douglas County Center)
975 Blairs Bridge Road
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
678-547-6200
Degrees: four-year

State University of West Georgia
1600 Maple St.
Carrollton, GA 30118
770-836-6416
Enrollment: 8564
Degrees: four-year and postgraduate
Minimum SAT: 830

West Central Technical College Douglas County Campus
4600 Timber Ridge Drive
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-947-7300
Degrees: two-year

West Central Technical College Carroll Campus
997 South Highway 16
Carrollton, GA 30116
770-836-6800
Degrees: two-year

medical

Tanner Medical Center-Villa Rica
601 Dallas Highway
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-459-7100

Wellstar Douglas Hospital*
8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-949-1500
Physician Referral: 770-956-7827

*denotes emergency services

utilities

ELECTRICITY
Georgia Power Company
P.O. Box 793
Douglasville, GA 30133
1-888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit.
Establishment fee: $22
www.georgiapower.com

GreyStone Power Corp.
P.O. Box 897
Douglasville, GA 30133
770-942-6576
Membership fee: $10
Deposit: based on credit


GAS
For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the residential gas providers, see the opening of these county listings.


WATER
Douglasville-Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority
8763 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-949-7617
Deposit: $50 water;
$50 sewer


TELEPHONE
BellSouth Telephone
770-780-2355
(Outside Georgia)
1-800-356-3094
Deposit: based on credit rating


CABLE
Comcast
770-942-0010

parks

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department
770-920-7129

City of Douglasville Parks and Recreation Department
770-920-3007

DeerLick Park
2105 Mack Road
Douglasville, GA
(off Highway 92)
770-920-7131

Hunter Park/Kiddie Train and Playground
8830 Gurley Road
Douglasville, GA
770-920-3007
Clubhouse and playing fields, swimming, picnicking, annual events, educational programs, miniature railroad.

Sweetwater Creek State Park
Mount Vernon Road
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
770-732-5871
Swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, educational programs and annual events.

GOLF COURSES
Bear Creek Golf & Country Club
5450 Country Manor Dr.
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-949-GOLF

Mirror Lake Golf & Country Club
1000 Canongate Parkway
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-459-5599

Mirror Lake
1000 Shoreline Parkway
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-459-2357

Chapel Hills Golf & Country Club
3300 Golf Ridge Boulevard
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-949-0030

Greystone Golf Club
4020 Greystone Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-489-9608

St. Andrews Country Club
8799 Edinburgh Drive
Winston, GA 30187
770-489-2200

West Pines Golf Club
6606 Selman Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-920-0850

libraries

Douglas County Public Library
6810 Selman Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
770-920-7125

Lithia Springs Public Library
7100 Junior High Drive
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
770-944-5931

post office

www.usps.gov

Douglasville Main Office 30135,30154
P.O. Boxes
6000 Stewart Parkway
Douglasville, GA
770-577-2198

Campbellton Station 30134, 30133
8486 Campbellton Street
Douglasville, GA
770-947-8132

Lithia Springs 30122
2727 Skyview Drive
Lithia Springs, GA
678-945-9377

Winston 30187
2929 Post Road
Winston, GA
770-942-4812

car tag & license

License Tag Location
8700 Hospital Dr.
Douglasville, GA 30134
Information: 770-949-2309.

Driver’s License Location
Sheriff’s Office
6840 Church St.
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays
For more information call the Georgia State Patrol at
770-459-3549.

newspaper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Daily
404-522-4141

The Douglas County Sentinel
Tues.–Sun.
770-942-6571

Douglas Neighbor
Weekly
770-942-1611