An Afternoon with African American Authors

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC), in collaboration with host Douglas County Connection, will present its 20th Annual Afternoon with Authors at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 3 pm to 5 pm  This year’s event promises to be just as exciting as the last, featuring a line- up of noted local authors and poets presenting readings and performances from their respective publications.

Since 2005, the CAC has held the Afternoon with Authors event to highlight Georgia literary artists who have published books, poems, guides, or other written works. The day will celebrate literature and feature readings and performances by local authors. Guests will also have the opportunity to view the CAC’s Black History Month exhibit, titled HigherGround, which features inspirational artwork from twenty-four Atlanta area African American artists led by renowned Georgia artist, Charly Palmer.

Douglas County Connection was founded by Helen Catron in 1990. For over 30 years, the DC Connection has established, supported, and sponsored community events that enrich the cultural experience in the arts, particularly in African American culture and history.