Douglasville Impact

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/

 

Emily Lightner, is the Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County. She is always a delight to have on the show, and we are thrilled to have her on this episode. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAC has been fulfilling its mission of bringing arts to our community. 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

Emily Lightner Email: emily.lightner@artsdouglas.org

CAC Website: artsdouglas.org

 

For decades now the Douglas County Chamber has been serving the businesses and citizens of Douglasville and Douglas County. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chamber has stepped up in an even bigger way to help people maneuver through these trying times. Sara Ray is the President and CEO of the Chamber and is always a delightful guest on the show. She brings us tons of great information including news of an exiting grant program coming very soon to our local businesses.  All that and more, 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

Aaron Szarowicz Email: szarowicza@douglasvillega.gov

Sara Ray Email: ray@douglascountygeorgia.com

Chamber Website: douglascountygeorgia.com

 

The City of Douglasville is committed to offering its services to all our citizens. So, we are proud to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, otherwise know as ADA. On this episode, guest host Aaron Szarowicz is joined by TaLisha Champagne of the City's Human Resources Department, Chris Bass of our Parks and Recreation Department, and Allison Parker from Community Relations. Join us for this important and informative discussion!

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 Paker Email: parkera@douglasvillega.gov

Aaron Szarowicz Email: szarowicza@douglasvillega.gov

TaLisha Champagne Email: champagnet@douglasvillega.gov

 

We are pleased to introduce Douglasville Athletic Coordinator, Jesse Mosely, on this week's Douglasville Impact. Jesse is part of our amazing Parks and Recreation team and she is in charge of all things athletic, such as our youth baseball programs, the League of Stars, and our latest addition, Pickle Ball.  Hayley Chapman joins, Aaron Szarowicz, and host Jason Post with all the latest news happening in and around 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

Hayley Chapman email: chapmanh@douglasvillega.gov

Aaron Szarowicz email: szarowicza@douglasvillega.gov

Jesse Mosely email: moselyj@douglasvillega.gov