Douglasville To Reopen Welcome Center With Tours, Rock Hunt

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — To celebrate the grand reopening of the renovated Douglasville Welcome Center, the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. It will take place just outside of the Welcome Center, at 12385 Veterans Memorial Highway in downtown Douglasville.

The Welcome Center is housed in a former bank built in 1904. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and take a brief tour of the building’s updated interior.

In addition to structural improvements, other updates to the 115-year-old building include ADA-compliant public restrooms, furnishings and an inviting entrance.

The celebration will continue on Friday. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Douglasville CVB invites visitors to the Welcome Center to participate in its rock art campaign.

The painted rocks will be hidden throughout Douglasville. Whoever finds a rock that matches a specific restaurants or attractions can turn it in to the Welcome Center to receive a prize from the business that decorated the rock.

About the Welcome Center

The current location of the Douglasville Welcome Center was originally home to Douglasville Banking Company, according to a city statement. "Built in 1904, the building is beautifully constructed of Chattanooga pressed brick with marble trimming," the statement added.

The Douglasville Welcome Center moved to the bank building in 2000. During the recent renovation, the CVB was housed at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce until it moved into an office at City Hall.

"The Welcome Center is staffed by friendly tourism professionals who are knowledgeable about Douglasville and the metro Atlanta area," the statement added. "They can help visitors plan a stay in and around Douglasville in addition to offering a variety of services to groups who stay overnight in Douglasville and Douglas County."

Release: City of Douglasville