Programs and Projects

Douglas County Impact Fees

Douglas County is working with Ross & Associates to draft an impact fee ordinance.  If approved by the Board of Commissioners, impact fees will be assessed on new construction.  The information below provides additional information on this study. 

Douglas County Model Mile Trail Plan

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Douglas County, in partnership with the Path Foundation and Kaizen Collaborative, are exploring a 16 mile corridor for a multi-use trail network. The feasibility study will offer recommendations for a Model Mile of the proposed trail network. The concept for a countywide trail network was included in the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update.  

Final Feasibility Study

Review the final Feasibility Study approved by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners July 22, 2024 and reach out to Allison Duncan at 678-715-5370 to learn more or get involved. 

South Douglas Scenic Byway

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The South Douglas Scenic Byway includes 19 miles of Highway 166 as a part of the Georgia Scenic Byways Program. Designation as a scenic byway highlights the scenic, cultural, natural, archaeological, historic and recreational sites along the corridor.  Future growth along the corridor will be guided by a Corridor Management Plan.

Watch the Scenic Byway Introduction Video

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The South Douglas Scenic Byway was designated by the Georgia Department of Transportation on March 17, 2022.  South Douglas Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan is available here.  Please contact Allison Duncan at 678-715-5370 or aduncan@douglascountyga.gov with questions or comments.  

Highway 78 - Douglas County's Main Street

Highway 78 is Douglas County’s Main Street.  The story of this corridor reflects key milestones in America’s history. In conjunction with the knowledge and memories of community stakeholders, Douglas County is using public records to document the evolution of this area in support of a small area plan for the community.   

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Have you ever wanted to know more about community development through placemaking? Well at the Planning and Zoning Board's most recent meeting a presentation was given by the Georgia Conservancy on what placemaking is and what it could look like for Lithia Springs, and hopefully Douglas County. You can watch the full presentation below. 

The Georgia Conservancy Placemaking Presentation  

The Steering Committee for the Lithia Springs Small Area Plan met via Microsoft Teams on December 4, 2020, January 15, 2021 and March 19, 2021.  The agenda, meeting summary and presentation for all meetings are available below.  Douglas County will be working with the Georgia Conservancy and the Atlanta Regional Commission on an implementation guide for these plan recommendations in 2021. Reach out to Allison Duncan at 678-715-5370 with questions or comments on this process.