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City of Douglasville Development Authority (CDDA)
The primary goals of any City Development Authority shall be to promote the economic prosperity of that city while simultaneously increasing the existing industry and business sectors in order to raise quality of life for the City's residents.

This Development Authority is located in the City of Douglasville, Ga, which is positioned just West of Atlanta, Ga. Highway access can be obtained via five interchanges with I-20. Other interstates within approximately 15 minutes of Douglasville include I-75 and I-85.

Membership

• Jamie Gilbert - Executive Director

• Board of Directors:

   * Darren Bak (Chairman)
   * Janet Kelley (Vice Chairman)
   * Charles Clark
   * Doug Dean
   * Mike Kendall
   * Cindy Pocali
   * Mickey Thompson (Mayor)

Contact Information: City of Douglasville Development Authority Executive Director, Jamie Gilbert P.O. Box 219 6695 Church Street Douglasville, Ga 30133 Phone: 678-715-2050

News and Facts

HWY 92 Project: Fall 2009; An area of interest for the City of Douglasville Development Authority is the reconstruction and widening of Highway 92, which runs through the heart of the city. This major roadway reconstruction will have a significant impact on the City and it's ability to promote economic development.¹

The Job Market: According to the Douglas County newspaper, "The Douglasville Development Authority (DDA) is working with two existing industries to add about 20 news jobs in the next 12 months, according to Jamie Gilbert, DDA executive director." ²

Increasing Education: A City development Authority must maintain its focus on education in order successfully promote the labor force. The following is a quote from Douglasville Mayor Mikey Thompson:

“The expansion of higher education institutions to Douglasville is a major priority for the city. Georgia Highlands College and University of West Georgia’s move to Douglasville provides an excellent opportunity for our residents to further their skills and education. In a tough economy this gives us a competitive advantage by providing additional programs that will further advance our workforce.” ³

Sources

• ¹ Douglasville Highway 92 Project, 2009, http://www.gahwy92.com/
• ² "More jobs for Douglasville", Douglas County Sentinel, by Winston Jones/Douglas County Sentinel, February 2010, http://douglascountysentinel.com/bookmark/5835410/article-More%20jobs%20for%20Douglasville
• ³ "Lease signed for Ga. Highlands facility in Douglasville", December 16, 2009, http://rn-t.com/printer_friendly/5169486

Related Links

• http://www.douglasvilledevelopment.com/index.php?page=press-releases | City of Douglasville Development Authority
• http://www.ci.douglasville.ga.us/ | Official Website for City of Douglasville
• http://douglascountysentinel.com/ | County News