The Main Happenings in Douglasville

In celebration of National Women's History Month, the City of Douglasville is hosting a Women in Leadership Mixer. The purpose of this inaugural event is to provide an experience for women of diverse backgrounds and career paths to network, engage, and support women in the community along their personal journeys. Our vision is to create a culture of empowerment and economic growth among women in the City of Douglasville and beyond.

Support local and shop local at our Pop Up Shops on O'Neal Plaza. We're happy to invite local businesses to join us to meet new faces and share their products/services. Join us for Pop Up Shops on May 14 and May 28 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 

If you're interested in being a vendor, please complete the application here.

Tami was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. While attending school at Louisiana State University she began working as a hostess at a local restaurant. This job quickly revealed her passion for the industry and led her to quickly change her major to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism at The University of New Orleans. Attracted to the fine dining atmosphere of Charley G's Seafood Grill, she quickly moved from Hostess to catering coordinator, and then to Front House Manager. Gabe was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. He quickly developed a passion for cooking and learned family recipes in his grandfather's restaurant, which would become the foundation for many dishes served at the restaurant today. Gabe began working for Master Chef Gilbert Decourt from France while in high school, and then after graduation moved to New Orleans.

While attending Delgado Community College, Gabe became a Sous Chef at the very prestigious Metro Bistro located in New Orleans, and by 23 had risen to become the Executive Chef. Later he transitioned to become the Executive Chef of Broussards; an ultra-fine dining restaurant in the heart of New Orleans. After Tami and Gabe were married, they realized the need to move closer to family and left Louisiana in 2002. In November of 2006, their dream of owning their own restaurant was realized when Gabe's Downtown was opened in Villa Rica, Georgia. After many years of hard work and sacrifices, another goal was reached in 2015; Gabe's Downtown Douglasville was opened. Tami and Gabe have always strived for excellence in their business as wells as in raising their 3 beautiful children. Whether through tough times in the economy, or working hard to please a difficult customer, both Tami and Gabe have kept their dedication to amazing food, a great atmosphere, and a welcoming dining experience.

So with this, welcome to Gabe's Downtown, where fat equals flavor! Connect with Gabe's on Facebook to see their daily specials!

The City of Douglasville Downtown Development Authority Facade Grant Program's purpose is to assist merchants and property owners through a matching assistance program to facilitate renovations that are consistent with the Historic Preservation “Design Standards” criteria in the historic commercial district.

Current property and business owners in the historic commercial district are eligible to apply for a facade grant under this program. For more information contact Aaron Szarowicz, Economic Development Manager at szarowicza@douglasvillega.gov or 678-449-3186.

Work-Based Learning is available to all high school students in Douglas County. To participate, students must have reliable transportation so that they are able to leave campus during their WBL period.

Additionally, students must work 7.5 hours a week for each WBL period on their schedule (ex. 1 class of WBL = 7.5 Hours at their off campus job, 2 classes of WBL = 15 hours off campus, etc.). If the Work-Based Learning program is something you would like to learn more about, please reach out to Tashae Sterling.

The mission of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is to solicit convention and meeting groups, tourists, tour groups and special events, and to aid other local organizations in creating, executing, and promoting events and activities which will attract visitors to the city. The CVB is to represent all segments of the hospitality industry which includes lodging and meeting facilities, special events, restaurants, recreational facilities and events, historic attractions and events, cultural facilities and activities, and other social functions which are attractive to visitors.

If you’d like more information, or are interested in serving a two-year term, contact Samantha Rosado.

How can we positively impact your business environment? Submit your suggestions HERE.

The Notice of Intent has been received from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Also, the Land Disturbance Permit has been finalized. The site fencing is complete around the perimeter. Phase 1 erosion control measures are in place. The Test pits have been excavated where recommended by Contour. The removal of the existing elevator is 80% complete. The grading contractor continues to haul in equipment, backfill, and stone material.