Douglas County annually applies for local maintenance and improvement grant (LMIG) funds from the State for roadway work. The State grants require a 30% local cash match.
Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Funds
To get an overview of the complete SPLOST program for the whole of Douglas County, see the Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax page.
2017 SPLOST Resurfacing Projects in District 1
A 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) was approved by the voters to begin in 2017, and part of the revenues from each year of the SPLOST will be used for resurfacing/reconstruction of roads in addition to the LMIG projects listed above.
- Aquila Way
- Factory Shoals Road
- Interstate West Parkway North
- King Drive
- Old Lee Road
- Six Flags Road
SPLOST Projects in District 1 Other Than Resurfacing
- Fire / Emergency Management Services: Fire Station 9 Construction and Equipment at Douglas Hill Road
- Intersection and Operational Improvements
- Georgia Highway 92 at Anneewakee Road
- Thornton Road at Riverside Parkway
- Parks and Recreation
- Boundary Waters Park Restrooms/Concession Stand/Press Box
- Boundary Waters Soccer Fields Lighting
- Deer Lick Park Renovations
- Deer Lick Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing and Lighting
- Multi-purpose Recreation/Community Center
- Sidewalks
- Chestnut Log Middle School
- New Manchester High School
- Transportation Projects for Economic Development
- Lee Road Extension Study
- Riverside Parkway at Rock House Road Traffic Signal
- Riverside Parkway Streetlights
County-Wide Fire / Emergency Medical Services SPLOST Projects
- Aerial Trucks
- Ambulances
- Computer Upgrades
- Fire Safety Education House
- Fire Station & Headquarters Renovations
- Fire Trucks
- Heavy Rescue Truck Replacement
- Public Safety Digital Radio System
- Staff Vehicles