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WATCH: Demolition Of Old Douglasville Jail Kicks Off
The demolition of the jail marks the beginning of a long, expensive project to revitalize the downtown area.
DOUGLASVILLE, GA — The old Douglas County jail tear down project began on Monday, Nov. 25, and the city is sharing video of the demolition. The tear down is the start of a multi-year project intended to revitalize the city with green spaces and arts buildings.
The $40 million project "includes fusing Douglasville's small-town atmosphere with a walkable urban space that radiates a metropolitan vibe," Construction Equipment Guide reported.
The report says they plan to enhance the business environment and stimulate growth by repairing historic buildings, building an art museum, concert hall, performing arts center and a history museum.
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Phase I includes the construction of an amphitheater and green space.
The old Douglas County Jail has been a popular location for the Douglas County Tourism and Film Office to work with the film industry on productions of shows and movies such as All Eyez on Me, and MacGyver among many others.
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"However, this was not the best use of the area," Patrice Williams, project manager and director of community development, said, according to the CEG report.
Additional goals include adding loft apartments and transportation, the report says.
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