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Table of
CONTENTS

2 The Chamber
4 Getting Started Welcome
8 Hope for Coffee
9 Housing & Real Estate
11 Education
15 Economic Development
18 From Feed Store to Hall of Fame
21 Arts & Culture
24 Preserving the Legacy of Douglas’s
WWII Flight Training Base
27 Healthcare
Douglas-Coffee County: Where Small-Town Living
Meets Big-Time Opportunity
W e’re so glad you’re here! Proudly Rooted, Future-Focused

Whether you’re unpacking
Douglas is the heart of the region and
boxes or still mapping out your
move, we’re excited to introduce you to home to:
• Coffee Regional Medical Center – a

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber Magazine is produced Douglas-Coffee County – a place where top-rated hospital with modern facilities
by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Southern hospitality is served with a side and hometown care
Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we
cannot guarantee that dates, telephone numbers, and other of sweet tea, scenic beauty, and endless • South Georgia State College – offering
information have not changed. opportunity. From our charming historic five bachelor’s degrees and 20+
Call 912-384-1873
or visit us at douglasga.org. districts to our buzzing retail hubs and associate degree pathways
The Atrium Office Complex vibrant community events, you’ll quickly see • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College –
114 North Peterson Avenue, Suite 205 why so many folks choose to live, work, and a leader in workforce training and
Douglas, GA 31533
thrive here. technical education
Nestled in the heart of South Georgia, • Douglas Municipal Airport – connecting
Coffee County combines the best of small- business, recreation, and opportunity
town warmth and big-city potential. We’re
proud of our top-rated schools, excellent You’ll also find two walkable historic
Linda Mosely ..................................................................Publisher districts – Douglas Downtown and Gaskin
Mark Mosely .......................................................Executive Editor healthcare services, thriving local industries,
Tonia Haymans ............................................Marketing Executive and cost of living that’s nearly 30% below the Avenue – both listed on the National
Teresa Greer .......................................................Managing Editor Register of Historic Places, where old-world
Lydia Cobb ..........................................................Associate Editor national average. Whether you’re launching charm meets modern-day shops, dining,
Will Huff ..................................................................Assistant Editor a business, raising a family, or enjoying
Katie Baasen.....................................Director of Public Relations retirement, you’ll find your perfect pace of and culture.
Meg Taylor ................................................Director of Production
Lauren Doucet ......................................Agency Project Manager life right here.
Stephen Hefner .................................................Creative Director
Bob Swinehart ..................................................Graphic Designer
Daniel Thompson .............................................Graphic Designer Explore, Discover, Enjoy Coffee County
Richard Ford .....................................................Graphic Designer Love the outdoors? You’re in luck. Our
Natalie Bishop ..................................................Graphic Designer By the Numbers
Eugene Johnson ..............................................Graphic Designer own General Coffee State Park is one of • Elevation: 248 ft
Bobby Haven ..........................................................Photographer Georgia’s best-kept secrets – complete
Debbie Bergamine ............................. Director of Administration • County Size: 603 square miles
Connie Parker .................................................Business Manager with hiking trails, heritage farm, and gopher • Average Annual Rainfall: 48 inches
Susan Fleming ............................................ Accounting Manager tortoises. Want something a little wilder? Visit • Cost of Living: 27% lower than the
Rachel Lewis ............................................... Accounts Receivable
Katherine Dean ...........................Sr. Digital Marketing Specialist Broxton Rocks Preserve, a rare sandstone U.S. average
Lindsey Benner.................................Digital Marketing Strategist outcrop with waterfalls and endangered • Population: 43,376 (Douglas: 11,867)
Elizabeth Cobb ............................................Marketing Specialist
Thomas Schaefer ....................................................Director of IT plant species. History buff? Navigate back to • Age Breakdown:
Carson Shattuck.....................................................Web Developer the 1940s at the WWII Flight Training Base, 19 and under ....26.3%
Oleh Doroshenko ................................................Web Developer 20-44 .................34.0%
Kenneth Brook ....................................Website/SEO Programmer where Douglas’s aviation roots come to life.
And when it comes to fun, we bring 45-64 .................. 24.1%
The Douglas-Coffee Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is
published by 365 ° Total Marketing, P.O. Box 20568, the community together all year long with 65-84 ..................14.2%
St. Simons Island, GA 31522, 912-638-0780. festivals like the beloved Gopher Tortoise 85+ ........................ 1.2%
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