A large crowd gathered for the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The February Youth Council Spotlight member, Community Spotlight Leader, and several African-American youths from Coffee High School were recognized for their accomplishments.
The Monthly Youth Council Spotlight member for February is Dominic Mimbang. He is the son of Eric Nwawel and Ghislaine Mimbang. Dominic is a sophomore at Coffee High School in the Health and Human Services Academy. He is the Sophomore Vice President of FBLA, Community Service Chair, and Statewide Competitive Events Ambassador for Georgia FBLA. He also serves as the Coffee HOSA Secretary and Freshman Representative. Dominic is an attorney involved in the Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court program. He serves on the Work 2 Be Well National Student Advisory Council, is the Vice President of Future Political Leaders, a Know Your Worth Ambassador, and exhibits his entrepreneurial spirit as a Dom’s Artisan Crepes owner. Through his youth service, Dominic strives to impact our community positively.
The Youth Council chose Jessica Williams and Sharon Williams as the outstanding community members for February. Jessica Williams founded the First Love Yourself (FLY) Girls and Boyz Group. This program began in 2020 at the George Washington Carver Freshman Campus. Jessica is a Valdosta State University graduate with a Master’s in Family Therapy. She is presently the school counselor at GWCFC.
Sharon Williams is the MOM Mentor of the FLY Girls and Boyz Group. Sharon is a graduate of SGSC and a retired nurse with 45 years in the medical field. Both ladies were recognized for their roles with the FLY Girls and Boyz and their guidance to teens in personal & interpersonal growth, life skills, and career development. Through the mentorship, they promote good character, academics, and high morals throughout the 4-year program.
For Black History Month, the Youth Council chose to spotlight several African-American youth in the community who excel in academics and extracurricular activities at Coffee High School. The six students are Samauria Fletcher, Nevaeh Spencer, Reggie Bell, Camyra Clemmons, Marterrius Hall, and Jahnias Wilcox.
Samauria Fletcher is a 10th grade scholar at Coffee High School. She is the daughter of Bovarsky and Samone Fletcher. Samauria is a STUCO member and the Secretary for the 10th grade. She is also involved in various activities, including cheerleading and membership in organizations such as FBLA and NHS.
Nevaeh Spencer attends Coffee High School as a Sophomore. Nevaeh is the daughter of Faith Spencer. She has earned all A’s throughout her educational journey. She participates in track, FCCLA, NHS, and Student Council. Nevaeh plans to pursue a career in orthodontics after high school.
Reggie Bell is a sophomore at Coffee High School and an active member of the school’s band and the National Honor Society. His parents are Reggie Bell Sr. and Latrish Bell. Reggie excels in his love for music by participating in the band and is proficient in mathematics.
Camyra Clemmons is a senior at Coffee High School. She is the daughter of Dianna Clemmons. She is a four-year Coffee High School’s Marching Band member and an intern at Coffee County Magistrate Court.
Marterrius Hall is a Senior at Coffee High School. Marterrius plays football with the Coffee High School Trojans and is a potential honor graduate.
Jahnias Wilcox is a junior at Coffee High School in the Fine Arts, Business & IT Academy. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA and is on the Trojan football team and Olympic weightlifting team. He plays the guitar at his church. He plans to attend the University of Georgia. Jahnias is the son of Maurice and Marie Wilcox.
The special speaker for February was Tabitha Paulk, Coffee County NAACP President. Ms. Paulk shared a brief history of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and some information about the local chapter. Mrs. Tammy Wilkerson provided updates for the teen mentoring program Girls Exploring Movements of Success (GEMS). Ms. Dinitra Williams shared updates and upcoming events with the Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court program and the Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee.
At this meeting, the Youth Council continued discussing creating subcommittees and what leadership means to them. Mayor Paulk and City Clerk Wynetta Bolder directed the council to develop the subcommittees so that they may stay within the state’s Sunshine Law. The council voted to table the creation of the subcommittees until the next meeting.
The next Mayor’s Youth Council will be held on March 19, 2024, at 6 pm at City Hall in the Commission Chambers. The public is invited to attend Youth Council meetings. For more details on the Youth Council or Teen Court program, please contact Dinitra Williams, Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council & Teen Court Coordinator, at (912) 331-9398 or call the City Clerk’s office at (912) 389-3405.
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