Apr
14
Fri
DPD Spring Youth Basketball @ Jessie Davis Park - Alice J. Hawthrone Center
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 8:00 pm
DPD Spring Youth Basketball @ Jessie Davis Park - Alice J. Hawthrone Center | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Beginning April 14, 6:00 pm: Youth Spring League Basketball with Douglasville Police Department
Registration opens February 1 and goes through March 23
Douglasville Police Department and Douglasville Parks and Recreation are teaming together to host an 8-week Youth Basketball Spring League at the Alice J. Hawthorne gymnasium every Friday starting April 14 – June 2. Games will begin at 6 PM. Teams will be coed for ages 12-17.
This league is FREE of charge. Evaluations will be on March 24 at 6:00 pm.
Spots are limited to a maximum of 48 players, and jerseys will be given to each participant.
If you have questions, please reach out to John Penn.

May
13
Sat
BTFP SAM Shortline Excursion Railway @ Beyond the Front Porch
May 13 all-day
BTFP SAM Shortline Excursion Railway @ Beyond the Front Porch | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Free monthly educational field trips that are designed to keep students motivated towards their educational goals, reiterate what they are learning in the class room and create a positive environment for family engagement. Paid adults ($25) can bring up to 5 students at no charge. Admission, lunch and transportation included.

Black Men’s Roundtable @ St Julian's Community Hall
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Black Men's Roundtable @ St Julian's Community Hall | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

The Black Men’s Roundtable is a discussion forum created to provide a platform for Black men in the community from diverse backgrounds to express and share ideas and opinions on a host of topics that impacts their communities.

DPD Music Festival & BBQ Cook Off @ Douglasville Police Department
May 13 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
DPD Music Festival & BBQ Cook Off @ Douglasville Police Department | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Come out and show us your singing skills.
The day’s festivities will include people wishing to showcase their talents. These will be live performances of clean (songs that do not contain offensive content) music on the front lawn of the Douglasville Police Department. Local artists will be present while community members are invited to show up and participate in the day. This is an organized event over the period of a few hours where you can relax, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy what the summer day has to offer.
Do you enjoy BBQ and BBQ Cook-Offs? Join our government agencies for our own Cook-Off.
We will also have a BBQ Cook-Off between local government agencies to include the police department. The food may be purchased and there will be sides, drinks, etc. We are not seeking any others for the competition, this is a competition between the local government agencies working in Douglas County only.
Do you want to be a vendor and get a booth space?
If you wish to know more, or learn how to participate as a performer or vendor, contact us to get more information. If you wish to register as a vendor, we have limited space, so call or email to sign up today. Vendor spots are $40 and require registration.

May
16
Tue
21st Century Concepts to Parenting Class @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
21st Century Concepts to Parenting Class @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

The Douglasville Police Department is having a 21st Concepts to Parenting class on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm in the Douglasville Police Department Community Room. We will have community leaders discussing various topics.
Please join us for an informative discussion that includes communication and relationship building as we discuss 21st concepts to parenting.
Our speaker will be leader and facilitator Alice Jackson, and Tara Nichols LPC.

May
17
Wed
DPD Community Evening Yoga @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room
May 17 @ 5:30 pm
DPD Community Evening Yoga @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

We invite you to grab a mat and come join us. On nice days we will have yoga on our lawn, and on cold or wet days we will have it in the Douglasville Police Department Community Room next to the main building. This is a FREE class twice a month on a scheduled Wednesday evening that begins at 5:30 pm and lasts about an hour. See our FB Event for a full schedule of all our dates available through December 2023. You do not have to sign up ahead of time. Just show up and be ready to exercise.

May
20
Sat
Taste of Douglasville @ Downtown Douglasville
May 20 all-day
Taste of Douglasville @ Downtown Douglasville | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

The Cultural Arts Council is ready to celebrate with the community’s most popular event of the year – the annual Taste of Douglasville!

What is TASTE OF DOUGLASVILLE?
-A restaurant/ business showcase
-Community booths for products and services
-A FREE children’s entertainment area of art, exploration, and merriment.
-Live performances

May
30
Tue
Battle of the Badges Red Cross Blood Drive @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room
May 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Battle of the Badges Red Cross Blood Drive @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Hey Douglas County, we need your help. There is a shortage of blood and we really need you to donate, but we also want you to donate in our county to help us win the “Red Cross Battle of the Badges”. Donate blood at the Douglasville Police Department on Tuesday, May 30, between 11 am and 4 pm to help Douglasville Police, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Douglas County Fire/EMS Department beat our rivals in the competition, Haralson and Carroll Counties. There is only one location to donate and that is 2083 Fairburn Road at our Community Room. Sign up and donate and you will also receive a beach towel and t-shirt.
For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: BOB
Redcrossblood.org 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) Download the Blood Donor App

Jun
3
Sat
Rising Men Taking Authority Conference @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rising Men Taking Authority Conference @ Douglasville Police Department Community Room | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

This will be a conference with the Rising Men, and all men (21 + years) are invited to attend. Men are also invited to bring their sons with them to attend together. This conference will cover several topics and highlight on men’s medical issues, financial planning, and family leadership. Dr. Marlon Hudson will be presenting and there will be more information forthcoming.
Breakfast and light snacks will be served.
We do ask you to R.S.V.P. in order to have the correct amount of food.

Artist & Food Market – Hydrangea Festival @ Cultural Arts Center
Jun 3 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Artist & Food Market - Hydrangea Festival @ Cultural Arts Center | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Continue your Hydrangea Festival Journey at the Cultural Arts Council! On June 3rd from 11 am to 5 pm, visit the Cultural Arts Center to discover local artists and local tastes! We will have handcrafted goods, as well as the Formed Free Abstract Exhibit! For more information please call us at (770) 949-2787