Douglasville Police Department

Join us in welcoming our new Douglas County District Attorney's Office District Attorney Dalia Racine. The PD and DA's Office work very closely together in the prosecution of cases and we have already established open lines of communication between the two offices. We look forward to working with DA Racine and her staff! #onewithourcommunity

Night shift officers received a Firehouse Subs food donation from Stephanie and Marc Harris Friday night to welcome in the new year. Thank you to the Harris family for this treat for our officers. #onewithourcommunity

A message from Chief Gary Sparks: As 2021 rolls in, I would like to say the past year has been a challenge for all of us during these unprecedented times. With that being said, I want to thank this community for the unwavering support shown to the men and women of our department. As we move forward, I pledge to you that my department will continue to serve our community in the professional manner that you expect and deserve. We will continue to be professional and transpar...ent. We pledge to be accountable for our actions and fair and respectful in our encounters with you, our citizens. We will never stop striving to be better than the year before. Nothing less will be acceptable. I encourage everyone to get to know the officers, come by, visit, attend our events, get involved. We will be true to our motto: #onewithourcommunity. I hope you have a peaceful and safe new year and I look forward to serving our great community in 2021. Chief Sparks

As the new year begins it is with joy that we see an upcoming year full of promise. We look to 2021 to bring everyone hope and prosperity. Happy New Year!! #onewithourcommunity

Celebrate responsibly. Plan for a designated driver, a taxi, a rideshare. Don't drink and drive. The life you save may be your own. #onewithourcommunity

Our Youth Against Violence Program classes meet on Saturdays at the Police Dept. from 10am-2pm. Today, Instructor Dewayne Martin is speaking on strategies for success. For more information on the program, please call 770-920-3010. #onewithourcommunity

Come and see us at Hunter Park for Honk-o-Ween! Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and drive thru for candy. Event starts at noon. See you then! #onewithourcommunity

Come out and see us at Hunter Park. We are giving out candy from 12pm-2pm. #onewithourcommunity

From all of us at the Douglasville Police Department, we hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween!! #onewithourcommunity

Halloween safety tips would not be complete if we weren't including your "pet children". Petco has provided 6 tips. https://www.petco.com//sea/Halloween-Pet-Safety-Tips.html

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence there are places you can call for help. In the case of an emergency call 911. The local S.H.A.R.E. House hotline is (770) 489-7513. Georgia has a Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-334-2836. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. #onewithourcommunity

As of 9:45 am there have been four vehicle accidents caused by drivers not stopping at intersections with no working traffic signal. If the signal isn’t working, treat it is a 4-way stop (but watch out for others who may not).

The phone lines are down at the Police Department. If you have an emergency, call 911. Our Records Division will be closed until at least 10am. We will update as the situation changes. #onewithourcommunity

Douglas County closings:

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Douglasville Municipal Court has been cancelled for today. If you had a case scheduled for today, you will be contacted and rescheduled. #onewithourcommunity

Winds still gusting to 25mph in Douglasville. More trees may come down. Multiple traffic signals out. Stay off roadways if at all possible. Treat intersections without working signals as four way stops.

There are multiple trees down on roadways within Douglasville and Douglas County. Some roads ma not be passable. Also widespread power outages and damage to some traffic lights. If possible wait until daylight to check for damage. The Douglas County Courthouse is delaying opening until 11am.