Danny Ray Grantham, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Danny was born on January 3, 1949, in Douglas, GA to the late Mr. Willie Grantham and the late Mrs. Alma Lott Grantham. His survivors include: one daughter, Catherine Norena Grantham of Douglas, GA; one son, Ray Grantham of Douglas, GA; one grandchild, Tyler Grantham; and one sister, Maude (Aldine) Merritt. He was preceded in death by: father, Willie Grantham; mother, Alma Lott Grantham; three brothers, W.L. Grantham, Billy Grantham, and Tommy Grantham; and one sister, Bobby Jean Wright. The family…
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Mrs. Patricia Ann Singletary Newell, age 85 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, June 18 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Newell was born April 28, 1941, to the late Garcie Singletary and Kate Singletary. Mrs. Newell was a retired teacher’s aide, having served many years in the Coffee County School System. She was a loving mother and grandmother who found immense joy in family gatherings. She also enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, and thrifting. She loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Morningside Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Newell was preceded in death by…
John Wesley Worth, age 65, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his residence. John was born on April 18, 1961, in Brewton, AL to Robert Worth and the late Hazelean Carver Worth. Survivors include: his beloved Wife, Judy Worth of Broxton, GA; father, Robert Worth of Douglas, GA; three sons, Jeremy (Sara) Worth of Augusta, Robert (Tracy) Thomas of Columbus, and John Belflower of Ashville, NC; two daughters, Angel Worth of Augusta and Faith Owens of Tifton; ten grandchildren: Riley Worth, Kinsey Worth, Paige Cosse, Brianna Cosse, Kimberly Cosse, Judith Belflower, Amber Hall, Christian Owens,…
Six defendants in a southern Georgia drug trafficking operation have been sentenced to prison in federal court. The sentences were imposed by U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood and announced by Margaret E. “Meg” Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. They include: Chen Hui Shu, 36, of Hunan, China, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Jin Peng Ma, 35, of Taishan City, Guangdong, China, was sentenced to 29 months in prison followed by three years…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly announces a new student feature highlighting the success of its Dual Enrollment program through the story of former student Emmi Hamrick. This feature underscores the life-changing opportunities Dual Enrollment provides by allowing high school students to earn college credit, gain career experience, and get ahead on their educational journey. Emmi Hamrick, a graduate of Lowndes High School, completed 18 hours of dual enrollment coursework, including nine hours through Wiregrass. Her experience allowed her to enter college ahead of schedule and save significantly on tuition. During her academic journey, Hamrick also returned to Wiregrass to complete…
Mr. Rickie Elliot Carver, age 66, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026, at Pruitt Health – Ocilla following a lengthy illness. Rickie was born July 2, 1959, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Willie Elliot Carver and the late Margaret Rowell Carver. He was a natural outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and just being outdoors. He also had a great fondness for antiques and was a collector when his health allowed. He was of the Baptist faith. Along with his parents, Rickie was preceded in death by four siblings: Henry Carver, Robert Carver, Linda…
Precious baby Callen Elmido Cauley, infant son of Theron Cauley and Cathleya Llegue Elmido Cauley, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026, at Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta surrounded by his devoted and loving parents. Baby Callen was born July 14, 2025, in Douglas, Georgia, and spent his life fighting heart disease. His strength and fighting spirit will longbe remembered by the skilled nurses that became family. He loved his Mommy and Daddy, and anything that made noise. Toys that rattled or jingled were his favorites. Along with his parents, Baby Callen…
Mr. Johnny Knight, age 78, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his son David’s home on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026, following a lengthy decline in health. Johnny was born September 22, 1947, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late James Acey Knight and the late Thelma Music Knight. He served his country proudly in the United States Army then went on to dedicate many years to working and managing at Walmart Distribution Center #6010 in Douglas, Georgia. He was a loving father and grandfather who found immense joy in time spent with his family. He particularly enjoyed playing cards…
By: Stan Popovich Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment rather than dwelling in the past, projecting into the future or what’s going on around us. It involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli, such as our breathing and being “in the now.” Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery and other practices to relax the body and mind. Find a comfortable place: You’ll want to find a comfortable seat in a relaxed and stress-free environment. Sit on a couch or chair with your feet on the ground. Allow your head and shoulders to…
Do you want to help make a difference in the city of Douglas? The City of Douglas is searching for motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the community to fill vacancies on the Library Board. The City of Douglas is looking for two volunteers for the Library Board. The volunteer should live in the city limits of Douglas. The 2025 Coffee County Board of Trustees meet at 5:00 pm on the second Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at the Douglas-Coffee County Library. For all qualifications of a committee or to obtain a volunteer application, please go…