Douglas, GA Lodge No. 1286 was instituted in 1913, and currently has 41 members.For the year 2026, the lodge was awarded BEACON, GRATITUDE and FREEDOM Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, except July & Dec, then 1st Thursday only, at 2127 Broxton Rd (Hwy 441 W), Douglas, GA.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Charles Smith, and the Secretary is Lavern Altman.