What's Open, Closed For New Year's In Douglas County

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Arbor Place Mall in Douglas County will be open on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

However, state government offices will be closed and libraries will close at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Douglasville city offices will be closed New Year's Day, as well as the county offices.

AMC Movie Theaters are open both days.

The county's bus service, Connect Douglas will run on New Year's Eve from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will not run New Year's Day.

If you want to stay in New Year's Eve ...

If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can plan accordingly:

“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2019” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.