On this very special edition of Douglasville Impact, District Attorney, Dalia Racine joins host Jason Post for some very interesting and important conversation.  Also at the table are Allison Parker, and Cristhtian Molina of the City's Community Relations Department.

On this edition of Douglasville Impact, host Jason Post is joined by Kelly Fellows, and Hannah Givens of the Douglasville Welcome Center. They bring us some lively conversation about the Behind The Veil wedding show and many other interesting events happening throughout the year. Plus learn about all the other services available to visitors and locals alike through the Douglasville Convention and Visitor's Bureau.  Visitdouglasville.com douglasvillega.gov

Pat Sendelbach is the President of the Douglas County Master Gardeners. She brings us insight into how you can join this vibrant group, as well background on all the projects the Master Gardeners are working on.  For more information on the Master Gardeners, check out their website: DCMasterGardener.org

This edition of Douglasville Impact is loaded with Fall events, and great information. Our special guest is Rylee Govoreau, Tourism Program Director for the City of Douglasville. She has an important update on the upcoming Stanger Things Day coming up on November 5th. You won't want to miss it!

Welcome to this editions of Douglasville Impact! We have a full slate of City activities and news to share with you today. Plus, our very special guest, Cultural Arts Council Executive Director, Emily Lightner joins host Jason Post at the table.

On this edition of Douglasville Impact, we are on location at the Georgia Communicators Conference in Columbus, GA. Our guests today are Marcelle English, Digital Communications Supervisor for Fulton County, GA and Burke Brennan, Director of Communications for the city of Brookhaven, GA. Enjoy this lively conversation about the successes and challenges we face everyday getting the word out to our citizens.

Did you know Georgia has over 40 state parks? We do! Kim Hatcher is an expert on all things concerning our State Park system. She is our special guest on this Douglasville Impact. Jason Post is joined by Hayley Chapman, and Allison Parker for some fun conversation on our show. So, get ready to learn about some fun, family friendly, recreational activities in our great state, on this edition of Douglasville Impact! Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmanh@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Georgia State Parks Website: https://gastateparks.org/ Kim Hatcher Email: kim.hatcher@dnr.ga.gov

This edition of Douglasville Impact is well, packed, with information! Spring events are returning, The Church Street Farmers Market is back for another season, and after many months, recycling is coming back for the citizens of Douglasville. Chan Weeks, Executive Director of Keep Douglasville Beautiful joins host, Jason Post, Emily Hardaway, and Allison Parker for some lively conversation, on this Douglasville Impact!  Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Emily Hardaway Email: hardawaye@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Chan Weeks Email: weeksc@douglasvillega.gov

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County has been working right through the past year to provide quality art programming for our community. Now, plans are being made for the next Taste of Douglasville, and many other programs to bring fun, food, and most importantly, the arts, to our residents.  Allison Parker, and Hayley Chapman, join Host, Jason Post on this edition of Douglasville Impact.  Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmanh@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Emily Lightner Email: emily.lightner@artsdouglas.org CAC website: artsdouglas.org Terry Harper Field Dedication: https://youtu.be/c4bp_zgonpU

Last year the Douglas County School System made the important decision to begin its own police force. Chief Tracey Whaley was hired to lead the new force and hire the officers. A year into this new project, Chief Whaley joins us with important updates as to how the new force is going.  Webmaster, Chris Dixon, and Community Outreach Coordinator, Emily Hardaway join Host, Jason Post on this edition of Douglasville Impact.  Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Emily Hardaway Email: hardawaye@douglasvillega.gov Chief Whaley Email: tracey.whaley@dcssga.org

The Douglasville Parks and Rec Department prides itself on providing state of the art facilities and friendly staff. On this edition of Douglasville Impact, Director Travis Landrum, Assistant Director Chris Bass, and Parks Supervisor Shajra Thrasher join host, Jason Post with updates on all things Parks happening in Douglasville.  Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Travis Landrum Email: landrumt@douglasvillega.gov Chris Bass Email: bassc@douglasvillega.gov Shajra Thrasher Email: thrashers@elevatedouglas.com Douglasville Parks Website: https://douglasvilleparks.com/ Parks 2020 Annual Report: https://youtu.be/pDqM3CJhhvw

When new businesses come to town, we just take it for granted.  But when it comes to landing the important employers to our area, there is a ton of work that goes on behind the scenes to make it happen. Chris Pumphrey is the President of the Douglas County Development Authority, and under the new public/private partnership of Elevate Douglas, he is working with local interests to bring in exciting businesses to our area. Jason Post hosts the first Douglasville Impact of the year, and is joined by Hayley Chapman and Chris Dixon for some lively conversation. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmanh@douglasvillega.gov Chris Pumphrey Email: Chris@elevatedouglas.com Elevate Douglas Website: https://elevatedouglas.com/ Parks 2020 Annual Report: https://youtu.be/pDqM3CJhhvw

The Christmas season always makes us think of children. The Children's Voice CASA, is dedicated to helping some of the most vulnerable kids in our community. Executive Director, Katy Hilbert and her crew of volunteers have been working hard through this year to make sure that no child gets left behind, even during a pandemic. She joins us for this edition of Douglasville Impact.  Douglasville's Webmaster, Chris Dixon, and Digital Media Designer, Hayley Chapman,  join host Jason Post, for this edition of Douglasville Impact. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmanh@douglasvillega.gov Children's Voice CASA website: https://www.douglascountycasa.org/

The Warehouse of Hope has been a staple of love and support in our area for many years. This ministry was born out of a real world personal experience by its founder. The incredible work being done there is now under the direction of Emma Finger. She joins us today to bring us up to date with all that is happening with the Warehouse of Hope. Douglasville's Webmaster, Chris Dixon, and Digital Media Manger, Steve Jones,  join host Jason Post, for this edition of Douglasville Impact. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Steve Jones Email: joness@douglasvillega.gov Emma Finger Email: efinger1215@gmail.com

Judge Beau McClain has been a dedicated public servant for decades. Not only is he one of our most respected Judges, he has been involved in ministry in Douglas County for years. Operation Christmas, has been an amazing outreach for our children, and their parents. In 2020, the need has never been greater, and Operation Christmas is once again filling that need.  On this edition of Douglasville Impact, Judge McClain tells us about the history of Operation Christmas, and how we can help make this Christmas a little brighter for some great kids in our area. Douglasville's Social Media Coordinator,  Allison Parker and Webmaster, Chris Dixon,  join host Jason Post, for today's show. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Operation Christmas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheElfSquad

The name, The Pantry, is well known throughout Douglas County. Pastor Frank Smith has taken this small food ministry and made it a powerful force for good in our community. The Pantry serves hundreds of families not just in our City, but in all of West Georgia. On this edition of Douglasville Impact, hear Pastor Frank talk about this incredible asset in our area, as well as how you can help it flourish.  Allison Parker and Webmaster, Chris Dixon,  join host Jason Post, for today's show. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Pastor Frank Smith: franksmith843@gmail.com

The City of Douglasville, and Douglas County are blessed with outstanding first responders! The Douglas County Fire Department has been under the leadership of Chief Scott Spencer for over 2 decades! His service to the community has lasted 44 years. On the eve of his well deserved retirement, Chief Spencer joins us on this very special edition of Douglasville Impact. Hayley Chapman and Webmaster, Chris Dixon,  join host Jason Post, for today's show. Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Chris Dixon Email: dixonc@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmana@douglasvillega.gov

Can't decide what to plant in your garden? Is your pond not acting like you think it should? These are just some of the questions that our guest on this Douglasville Impact could answer! Today we welcome Kevin Livingston, UGA Extension Agent right here in Douglasville. Kevin and his team offer so many great services we can't list them all here. Listen to what he has to say on this edition of Douglasville Impact. Hayley Chapman and Allison Parker join host, Jason Post, for this edition of Douglasville Impact! Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmana@douglasvillega.gov Kevin Livingston Email: kliving@uga.edu Douglas County Extension Website: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/douglas.html

Did you know that we have an official affiliate of Keep America Beautiful right here in Douglasville? If not, we know you have seen their work around town. Keep Douglasville Beautiful is responsible for the impressive Military Honor Garden at Hunter Memorial Park and Freedom Island on Campbellton Street and Hospital Drive. They are constantly working on beautification projects all over town and work tirelessly to improve our community. Executive Director, Chan Weeks, joins us for this edition of Douglasville Impact. Aaron Szarowicz and Allison Parker join host, Jason Post, for this edition of Douglasville Impact! Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Allison Parker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov Aaron Szarowicz Email: szarowicza@douglasvillega.gov Chan Weeks Email: weeksc@douglasvillega.gov

We all take our drinking water for granted. But we are only able to do that because of the dedicated men and women of the Douglasville/Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority. The WSA is a prize winning provider of clean drinking water for our community. On this edition of Douglasville Impact we are pleased to welcome, Gil Shearouse, Executive Director of the WSA.  Aaron Szarowicz and Hayley Chapman join host, Jason Post, for this edition of Douglasville Impact! Show Notes: City of Douglasville Website: douglasvillega.gov/ City of Douglasville on Comcast: CITI TV, Channel 22 throughout Douglas County City of Douglasville on YouTube: youtube.com/user/douglasvillecititv City of Douglasville on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDouglasvilleGA/ City of Douglasville on Instagram: instagram.com/cityofdouglasvillega/ Jason Post Email: postj@douglasvillega.gov Hayley Chapman Email: chapmanh@douglasvillega.gov Aaron Szarowicz Email: szarowicza@douglasvillega.gov Water and Sewer Authority Website: ddcwsa.com/