Douglasville, Georgia
Douglasville is a city of 37,536 people in Douglas County, Georgia, founded in 1875.
Why visit Douglasville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 96 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Arbor Place & IMAX, Douglasville Farmers' Market, Douglasville Commercial Historic District and Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted York Masons.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Douglasville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Douglasville
Douglasville is the largest city and the county seat of Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 34,650, up from 30,961 in 2010 and 20,065 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Douglasville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Douglasville Farmers' Market
Farm and orchard · 3.1 mi
6840 Church Street, Douglasville
Tu 15:00-19:00
Museums and landmarks7
Douglasville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Douglasville, Georgia, United States
Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted York Masons
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Masonic temple in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Col. William T. Roberts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Douglasville, Georgia
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Douglas County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, USA
Douglas County Courthouse Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
12431 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Douglasville City Hall
Park · 3.0 mi
6758 Spring Street, Douglasville
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Park · 2.8 mi
6658 Church Street, Douglasville
Douglas County Master Gardeners Community Garden
Park · 2.9 mi
6770 Selman Drive, Douglasville
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes96
T's Brunch Bar
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.9 mi
12375 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Taco Mac
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.8 mi
7397 Douglas Boulevard, Douglasville
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Arden's Garden
Restaurant · Smoothie · 3.9 mi
7421 Douglas Boulevard, Douglasville
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Joe's Crab Shack
Restaurant · Seafood, Regional, Chicken · 2.9 mi
3328 Bowden Street, Douglasville
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
84 more on the map.
History
Prior to its founding, the site that would become Douglasville was originally located on a natural rise in the topography where a chestnut tree stripped of its bark was used as a landmark. This gave the area the early moniker of "Skint Chestnut." By 1800, the primary native peoples inhabiting the area were the Muscogee and Cherokee. Due to the influx of white settlers during the Georgia Gold Rush, the amount of squatters on native land greatly strained tensions in the community and, eventually, all of the local natives would be forcibly relocated as a result of the Indian Removal Act.
Douglasville was founded in 1874 as the railroad was constructed in the area. That same year, Douglasville was designated as the county seat of the recently formed Douglas County. The community was named for Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois.
Georgia General Assembly first incorporated Douglasville in 1875.
From the History section of Douglasville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Days Inn by Wyndham Douglasville-Atlanta-Fairburn Road
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
5489 Westmoreland Plaza, Douglasville
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Douglasville
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
1000 Linnenkohl Drive, Douglasville
Americas Best Value Inn Douglasville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
5481 Westmoreland Plaza, Douglasville
Bilbo's Motel
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
12021 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
InTown Suites Extended Stay Atlanta GA - Douglasville
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
5820 Plaza Parkway, Douglasville
Quality Inn near Six Flags
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
5479 Westmoreland Plaza, Douglasville
Churches and places of worship30
Beulah Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
11491 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Golden Memorial United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 3.4 mi
6903 Forest Avenue, Douglasville
Missionary Christian Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.2 mi
2348 Fairburn Road, Douglasville
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
4401 Prestley Mill Road, Douglasville
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
3099 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville
Crossroads for Life Ministries
Church · 3.3 mi
12591 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Harvest Christ Church
Church · 4.1 mi
12881 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Marvelous Light Christian Ministries
Church · 2.4 mi
2160 Lee Road, Lithia Springs
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging28
Citgo - Thornton Food Mart
Gas station · 2.3 mi
11811 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Exxon - Food Mart
Gas station · 2.7 mi
11517 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Annette Winn Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
10521 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Lithia Springs
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
School · 5.3 mi
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd, Douglasville
Healthcare6
Map of Douglasville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mableton 1 N (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Douglas County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fulton County Airport-Brown Field (FTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- South Fulton 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Dallas 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- College Park 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Atlanta 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Acworth 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Brookhaven 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Sandy Springs 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Decatur 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Carrollton 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Chamblee 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- USA-Georgia-Douglasville County Courthouse, Kåre Thor Olsen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Midway UMC, Douglasville GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Hawk outside Douglas County Animal Services, Douglasville GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Biscuits and gravy at the Bankhead Diner, Douglasville GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Bankhead Diner, Douglasville GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Toys R Us Douglasville, GA (7722974280), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us Douglasville, GA (7722975724), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Douglasville Commercial Historic District, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beulah Grove Lodge 372 - Pleasant Grove School, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Douglas County Courthouse, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flight in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - panoramio (3), qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Flight in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - panoramio (2), qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- George H Sparks Reservoir - panoramio, qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- Terry Taylor performing, James Emery from Douglasville, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sears - Arbor Place Mall - 7726754600, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears Auto Center - Arbor Place Mall - 7726753042, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears Auto Center - Arbor Place Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Arbor Place Mall - 7726756662, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Arbor Place Mall - 7726748810, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Arbor Place Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Col. William T. Roberts House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arbor Place Mall - 7726743260, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS041-E-65548 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-312488 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-310924 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-5416 - View of Alabama, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-64658 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-65924 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-65923 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-316788 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-65547 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-316787 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-64659 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-312487 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-106040 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-106039 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Arbor Place Mall - 7726758930, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arbor Place Mall (7726761142), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Arbor Place Mall - 7726814482, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Forever 21 - Arbor Place Mall - 7726886424, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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