Ultimate Block Party Planned For Douglasville

DOUGLASVILLE, GA -- Douglasville officials announced the City will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” April 21-27.

The city will be holding a variety of events throughout the week, including The Ultimate Block Party hosted by Main Street Douglasville, a 2nd Grader’s visit to the City and The Better Together Volunteer Luncheon. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Cities in the Spotlight,” highlighting cities’ important role in the state’s history, economy and every-day activities of residents.

One of the most anticipated events of the week is the 2nd Grader’s visit to City Hall. 2nd Grader’s from local Douglasville elementary schools come out and get a miniature version of the “Dose of Douglasville” Citizen’s Academy. Students will have the opportunity to visit with Public Safety and see the K9 dogs. Douglas County Fire Station #10 will have their fire trucks and equipment out to demonstrate how they operate. Public services will also give a demonstration to the students with their equipment. Community Relations will bring the kids inside to give them a fun and inside look on working with a green screen. Lastly, the young students will have their very own mock city council meeting, where they’ll be voting on agenda items. The goal at the end is to let the children leave with having had an inside look at local government operations and how it works.

“We’re very proud of our city and the services we provide that make it attractive to residents and visitors,” said Mayor Rochelle Robinson. “Cities provide the services and infrastructure to help businesses grow, and set the stage for events where families and individuals can gather as a community.”

Events planned for the week are:

• Better Together Volunteer Luncheon – April 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street
• 2nd Grader’s Visit - April 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street
• Ultimate Block Party – April 26, 5 - 9 p.m. – Old Police Precinct, 6730 Church Street

Cities across Georgia will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week, sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), to showcase and celebrate cities and the many services they provide. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefits and consulting services to its 521 member cities.