Board Of Commissioners

Agenda — 3 items

1. Approval for the Board of Elections & Voter Registration is to enter into a Lease Agreement for warehouse storage space in the Amount of $991.94 per month to be funded through the Board of Elections budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
2. Approval for the Board of Elections & Voter Registration to enter into a Lease Agreement for annexed office space in the amount of $2,895 per month to be funded by the Board of Elections budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
3. In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department is offering free to low-cost cervical cancer screenings and pap smear tests. The screenings will be held at the Douglas Public Health Center on Selman Drive now through January 24th. All women who get a screening during this week will receive a free gift, while supplies last. To schedule an appointment visit: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com and navigate to the breast/cervical cancer screening page or call 770-514-2300. <br> <br>The Douglas County Department of Transportation is hosting a Public Information Open House to gather input on a proposal to widen Lee Road/S. Sweetwater Road between U.S. 78 & Vulcan Drive for operational and safety improvements. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the Lithia Springs Senior Center. There is no formal presentation, so citizens are welcome to stop by at any point during the Open House to view the project, ask questions, and offer input. We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your ideas. Douglas County Senior Services is offering a new Home Modification and Repair Program designed to assist older adults improve the safety, accessibility, and livability of their homes. The program will assist with minor home maintenance, accessibility modifications, weatherization, and electrical and plumbing repairs. To learn more about the program and eligibility requirements, contact 770-489-3100. Douglas County is proud to partner with the Cultural Arts Council and DC Connection to showcase the Sankofa’s Reflection Art Exhibit in commemoration of Black History Month! The Sankofa bird symbolizes the importance of embracing ancestral history to shape the present and guide the future. This inspiring exhibit showcases diverse works across various mediums, all reflecting this powerful theme. The exhibit will be on display through February 20, 2025. Join us for a kick-off reception with featured artists on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Cultural Arts Council located at 8652 Campbellton Street in Douglasville. We look forward to seeing you there! Want to learn more about the Film Industry? The Douglas County Office of Film and Entertainment in partnership with the Georgia Arts Initiative will host the second in a series of educational panels focused on film. The event will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2pm-5pm at Lithia Springs Senior Center located at 7301 Groovers Lake Road in Lithia Springs, GA 30122. The panel will feature several industry professionals providing behind the scenes insight and a deeper understanding of careers in Film and Entertainment. The event is free and open to the public. For more information email constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov.

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