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Sunday, March 17, 2013

One More Day of Irish Celebrations on O'Neal Plaza

Celtic rock and punk will be featured today in Downtown Douglasville during the annual St. Patrick’s Day, held on both O’Neal Plaza and within the Irish Bred Pub.

Irish celebration returns to downtown Douglasville today with the St. Patrick’s  Celebration held on both O’Neal Plaza and within the Irish Bred Pub. The Plaza will be gated off between Broad Street and Church Street and visitors will be allowed to enjoy food and beverages within this much wider area. Irish March Madness is here and the Pub team is ready to celebrate.  Randy Leake, acoustic guitar, from 1 to 3 p.m. (Plaza Stage) Sgian Dubh, Celtic Rock and Punk, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Plaza Stage) and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (2nd floor) Tom Crawford, Scottish Bagpiper, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Plaza Stage, 1st and 2nd floor) The Mulligan School of Irish Dance, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Plaza Stage, 1st and 2nd floor) Psycho DeVilles, Rockabilly Band, from …

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9:33 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Scottish Bagpipers, Irish Dance Featured Today on O'Neal Plaza

Scottish Bagpipers and Irish Dance will be featured today in Downtown Douglasville during the annual St. Patrick’s Day, held on both O’Neal Plaza and within the Irish Bred Pub.

Celtic mania returns to downtown Douglasville today with the St. Patrick’s  Celebration held on both O’Neal Plaza and within the Irish Bred Pub. The Plaza will be gated off between Broad Street and Church Street today and Sunday and visitors will be allowed to enjoy food and beverages within this much wider area. Irish March Madness is here and the Pub team is ready to celebrate.  Day 2 - Tonight Scottish Bagpiper from Atlanta Pipe Band, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Plaza Stage, 1st & 2nd floor) The Mulligan School of Irish Dance, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Plaza Stage, 1st & 2nd floor) Stringfield Band (formerly Jinx), Rock Band,  from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. (Plaza Stage) DJ Party 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (2nd floor), Join DJ Squish - the party is just getting …

Friday, March 15, 2013

Irish Bred Pub's 3-Day St. Patrick’s Day Party Launches Tonight

The Downtown Douglasville St. Patrick’s Day Three-Day Celebration starts tonight and runs through Sunday, March 17. All three days will be held on both O’Neal Plaza and within the Irish Bred Pub.

It all started out as a one day event. Within a few years it has now become a three-day festival unlike anything else on Douglasville’s event calendar. Yep, Celtic mania returns to downtown with the St. Patrick’s Three-Day Celebration, starting tonight through Sunday, March 17. All three days will be held on both O’Neal Plaza and within the Irish Bred Pub. The Plaza will be gated off between Broad Street and Church Street on March 16 and 17 and visitors will be allowed to enjoy food and beverages within this much wider area. Irish March Madness is here and the Pub team is ready to celebrate.  Day 1 - Tonight DJ Party 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (2nd floor) - Join DJ Chad for your own Irish jig dance party. Southern Komfort, Country & Southern Rock …

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10:33 am on Friday, March 15, 2013

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Man Injured in Downtown Train Crash

One man was injured and taken to Atlanta Medical after apparently attempting to drive around the warning signal cross bar and over the train tracks in downtown Douglasville this morning.

One man was injured and taken to Atlanta Medical after apparently attempting to drive around the warning signal cross bar and over the train tracks in downtown Douglasville this morning, according to Capt. D. Shaw, Douglasville Police Department. The man had no visible injuries but was complaining about his left leg, Shaw said. The train appeared to be undamaged. With the railroad crossing bar sticking out of the man's truck and a deep gouge in the street, the preliminary investigation indicates he attempted to drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid the cross bar got his truck caught. Investigating Officer Justin Pollard and Shaw agreed. After the train stuck the truck, "The man got out of the truck and was walking and talking," Shaw…

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6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Do You Have Ideas for Downtown Douglasville?

If you interested in the development of downtown Douglasville, The Douglasville Downtown Development Authority’s annual Strategic Planning Session is the perfect forum for becoming involved in your local downtown.

Are you interested in the development of downtown Douglasville? Are there some ideas that you have that you would like to share? The Douglasville Downtown Development Authority’s annual Strategic Planning Session is the perfect forum for becoming involved in your local downtown. The focus of this Strategic Planning session will be economic development and revitalization in downtown Douglasville. The format for this session will be open forum hosted by a moderator. Information gathered from this Session will be used to develop the DDA’s 2013-2014 Work Plans and future goals. This will be an excellent opportunity for members of the community to get an update on downtown Douglasville events and developments, as well as, ask questions and …

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Parking Deck Ribbon Cutting Set, Will Open Soon

The downtown Douglasville parking deck ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Oct. 1 and the City's goal is to open the lot for parking on the same day.

On Monday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. the City of Douglasville invites the public to take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new downtown parking deck. The City's goal is to open for parking on the same day. The parking deck is conveniently located next to the new conference center in the heart of downtown and will offer free parking. As a reminder, if you have yet to R.S.V.P. for the parking deck ribbon cutting please do so by Friday, Sept. 21 to Regina Chapman at 678-715-2030. In August the City's Elected Officials made the decision to operate both the new conference center and the existing Downtown Conference Center as one campus, according to a press release by the City. The entire campus will be further known …

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

'Springtime Fun' Starts May 5 Downtown

The competition is limited to 20 performances and the deadline to register is April 20.

Several fun and exciting events are underway as the City of Douglasville prepares for "Springtime Fun in Douglasville" Saturday, May 5. There will be lots to see and do in downtown with events that range from a community market, talent competition, interior décor showcase and concert. Festivities will kick off with the Main Street Spring Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as local vendors selling art, crafts and antiques fill O'Neal Plaza. Booth spaces may be reserved for $50 each by calling 678-715-6092. During the market, local talent will take the plaza stage from 1 to 3 p.m. to compete in the Fourth Annual Douglasville's Got Talent competition. From vocalists, dancers and musicians, to comedians, poets and magicians—talents of all types and…

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Auto Break-In Arrests; Huddle House Cited by Feds; Chili Cook Off

Here are some of the top headlines from Douglasville and nearby Patches for Oct. 26.

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PatchCast: Teen Found; Couple Accused of Church Theft; Haunted Ga.

Here are some of the top stories from Douglasville and nearby Patches for Oct. 25.

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