Summer events and ongoing activities through the City of Douglas were the focal point of an otherwise humdrum regular meeting of the city commission on Thursday. Main Street Coordinator Patti Merritt addressed the commission following the business portion of the meeting, noting several continuing programs along with major events scheduled in the near future. The annual 4th of July Freedom Fest is slated for next Friday at Jardine Stadium/J.C. Adams Municipal Park. Gates will open at 5:00p.m. Parking and entertainment is free, and the fireworks disply will begin shortly after dark. In August, the South Georgia Outdoor Expo returns to…
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A Coffee County man was arrested and incarcerated last week after detectives with the Douglas-Coffee County Drug Unit (DCDU) discovered a quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana at a Douglas residence. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that on June 20, detectives executed a search warrant at 615 South Daughtry Avenue, Douglas, after receiving a tip and conducting a subsequent investigation into the matter. While on scene, they were able to recover an unspecified amout of suspected marijuana and crack cocaine. Twenty-nine year-old Bashiri Jujuan Lewis of Douglas was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine with…
Coffee County Sheriff Doyle Wooten confirmed this week that a pedestrian was tragically killed after being hit by a moving vehicle shortly after the individual had bonded out of the Coffee County Jail. Sixty-year-old Gary Wayne Smith left the jail on foot during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 21, after being released on a charge of disorderly conduct. Sheriff Wooten stated law enforcement officials initially came in contact with Smith Friday evening when an officer with the Douglas Police Department stopped him on suspicion of a traffic violation. “The officer thought (Smith) might have been having some mental…
Twenty-eight-year-old Douglas native Joshua Peavy showed the country what he was made of Sunday, June 22, during his debut performance on ABC-TV’s new interactive performance competition show “Rising Star.” Peavy belted out an emotional rendition of the Bryan Adams tune “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You,” earning him a standing ovation from both the audience and judges, country music superstar Brad Paisley, pop sensation Kesha, and hip-hop artist Ludacris. Peavy’s performance was one of the hightest ranking vote getters of the evening, guaranteeing advancement to the next stage. “Rising Star” presents a new, completely interactive method of deciding…
Broadcast South is proud to announce Ashleyn Adams as the new voice and personality for the Shine 101.9 radio morning show. She will be taking over the spot from Ryan “The Man” Hannah and “King” Shea Browning. While listeners are going to miss “Mornings with Ryan and Shea”, Ashleyn guarantees to deliver entertainment news, great music and contests to keep the fans happy. Ashleyn is not new to the broadcasting world. She started her career in 2012 as a morning show host and later gained experience with the afternoon audience. Adams is native to Douglas. Her parents are Micheal Davis…
Douglas native Joshua Peavy will be performing live this Sunday, June 22, at 9:00 p.m. on ABC TV’s. newest competitive music show, ‘Rising Star.’ Go to abc.tv/RisingStarApp to download the show’s app and vote for Josh.
The City of Douglas has received several calls from concerned citizens who are being contacted by an unknown person claiming to be an employee of the City of Douglas. The person on the phone tells the citizen that their utilities will be disconnected if payment is not made over the phone. The City of Douglas does not solicit payment for services through the telephone. Citizens are urged not to release financial information to anyone claiming to be representing the City of Douglas. If a citizen should receive such a call, please try to capture the phone number through caller i.d.…
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“This is a homeless shelter,” says Jerome Burkett, “but our mission is to meet people where they are and share the love of Jesus Christ.” Burkett is the founder of The Refuge, a homeless shelter for men in Douglas. The shelter was established in October of 2013, and Jerome Burkett believes that the shelter meets a need in Douglas. “Refuge” is defined as a “shelter or protection from danger” or “a place that provides shelter or protection.” Jerome Burkett feels that a small house, located off Madison Avenue, is a refuge. Over 20 individuals, according to Burkett, have passed through…
It took just ten minutes for the Coffee County Board of Commissioners to breeze through their regular meeting on Monday, June 16, unanimously approving all items on the listed agenda. Here are the highlights: • Approved a contract with Traylor Business Services to verify personal property for tax assessments. The county will pay $5,000 for the service, with the City of Douglas and the Coffee County Board of Education supplying $5,000 each. • Approved the surplus sale of two county fire trucks which had been determined to be valued less than the potential costs of repairs. • Approved to accept…