Douglas County, county in Georgia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 147,988 inhabitants. The county was created 154 years ago in 1870. Its county seat is Douglasville.
There are 2 city/town in Douglas County, GA. The largest city of Douglas County is Douglasville with a population of 34,036. Other cities include and Lithia Springs population 15,491
Located just west of Atlanta, Douglas County blends small-town living with big city access. Formed in 1870 during Reconstruction, the county is named after Senator Stephen A. Douglas. The county seat and largest city is Douglasville, founded along the railroad lines in the 1870s. With its historic downtown and community events, Douglasville provides a friendly suburban feel.
The city of Lithia Springs northwest of Douglasville originated around its natural lithia mineral water springs. Lithia Springs offers residents a balance of rural charm and proximity to Atlanta. To the east, Villa Rica sits along Carroll County's border and combines Southern history with growth as a commuter town.
Further east, the unincorporated community of Winston harkens back to its days as a rural railroad stop. And the small towns of Fairplay and Bill Arp retain their agricultural heritage and emphasis on community values. With mountain views and an array of amenities, Douglas County's cities and towns give residents a high quality of life just outside the state's bustling capital.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Douglasville | City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States | 34,036 |
Lithia Springs | Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia | 15,491 |