Community Corner
New Farmer's Market Starts Today
These are the five things you need to know today, Sept. 1.
- The Mentor Kick-off Breakfast will be held today at 8 a.m. at the , 4841 Highway 5 next to Bill Arp Park. Admission is free. Becoming a mentor is one of the best investments you can make for their future. Just imagine how you'll feel when graduation day arrives. For more information, contact the Douglas County School System, 770-651-3445, mentor@douglas.k12.ga.us.
- Main Street will be hosting a Farmer’s Market on Thursdays, starting today, from 3 to 7 p.m. on in downtown Douglasville. The market will feature fresh produce, organic meat, goat cheese, handcrafted items, baked goods, specialty items, and live music. All local growers, artisans, and crafts people are welcome to participate. The market begins today and goes until Oct. 20. For more information about the Main Street Farmer’s Market contact the Main Street Manager at 678-715-6092 or go to www.downtowndouglasville.org.
- Georgia Association of Woodturners Exhibit Opening will be held at the today at 6 p.m., 8652 Campbellton Street. Admission is free. The exhibit will be on view through Sept. 30. For more information, contact the CAC at 770-949-2787, or www.artsdouglas.org.
- Douglasville in the zone. Douglasville just received its long awaited for Opportunity Zone status. If you are interested in finding out how this designation could positively affect your business, join us for lunch on Sept. 9 in the at 11:30 a.m. for a special "Meals and Deals on Main Street" presentation. Downtown business owners, developers, and property owners, are highly encouraged to attend. For more information contact the Main Street Manager at 678-715-6092.
- No More Social Security Administration at courthouse. The Social Security Administration is no longer maintaining office hours at Douglas County Courthouse due to federal budget cutbacks. The nearest SSA offices are in Marietta and Carrollton.
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