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“This time last year, the Child Advocacy Center of Coffee County (CAC) barely had money to meet the payroll of its two employees,” said CAC President and long-time board member Tony Henderson. That’s when he and CAC Executive Director Carol Williford went to work to rejuvenate interest in the CAC and to recruit individuals with a particular interest in helping children. What a difference a year, a few new members, and a lot of hard work can make! The board members of the CAC hosted a wonderful community-wide, family fun day at Jardine Stadium on Saturday, May 17. The…

On June 14 and 15, the Southern Elite 11U baseball team won the 2014 USSSA South State Tournament after rallying from three losses on Saturday to run the table on Sunday for the win. “We didn’t play well our first two games on Saturday. We had a tournament the previous week get cancelled due to rain and it had been nearly three weeks since we last played in games. So we were rusty and it showed. We finally got on track in the third game, but gave it away in the last inning with some errors and key mental mistakes.…

Ms. Wendy Darlene Bozeman, age 52 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2014, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.She was born September 18, 1961 to Jerry Willis and the late Carolyn Huggins Willis. Survivors include: one daughter: Haley Bozeman of Douglas, Ga.; one son: Clint Bozeman of Lafayette, Louisiana; father: Jerry Willis of Douglas, Ga.; one sister: Leisha (Billy) Burke of Broxton, Ga.; two nieces: Chelsee Burke and Lauren Burke, both of Broxton, Ga. Funeral Services will be Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2014, at 2:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home…

The Douglas Stingrays swim team has been making waves this summer with impressive showings throughout the 2014 season. They will be in Waycross next Monday, June 30, as they prepare to achieve aquatic dominance at the upcoming district meet set for July 7 at the Douglas city pool. Pictured are swimmers Rhett and Range Robinson displaying their Stingrays spirit during a recent meet.

Early registration for cheerleading through the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Department will take place June 23-July 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for ages six through twelve. The cost for city and county residents is $30 and $80 for out-of-county residents. For more information, contact the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Department at (912) 384-5978 or by e-mail at dprd@cityofdouglas.com.

Early registration for football through the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Department will take place June 23-July 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Costs for flag football are $40 for city and county residents and $80 for out-of-county. Tackle football costs are $55, city and county, and $80, out-of-county. For more information, contact the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Department at (912) 384-5978 or e-mail at dprd@cityofdouglas.com .

Avery Vincent (l) and Trevor Gruska proudly display this ‘whopper’ of a fish they landed Friday, June 20, at a local Coffee County pond. Avery is the son of Jil and Jody Ridlehoover and Stacy Vincent. Trevor is the son of April and Billy Merritt and Daniel Gruska.

Mrs. Annie Purvis Stapleton, age 94, of DouglasMrs. Vassie L. Meeks Shrowder, age 75, of HobokenMr. Daniel Lewis Kirkland, age 77, of Douglas to view the full obituary please click here to visit the Ricketson Funeral Home website. Mr. Martin Rains, age 61, of DouglasVirginia Ann Pearson, age 71, of OcillaJimmy Alton Hall, age 60, of PearsonRonald Edward Taylor, Sr, age 72, of AmbroseWanda Shrouder Browning, age 58, of LakelandDavid Kirkland, age 62, of Douglas to view the full obituary please click here to visit the Sims Funeral Home website.

Tuesday, June 24th, Rockin’ 8 Cinemas will feature “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs II.” The show starts at 10 a.m., and admission is free for all ages.

Freedom Fest 2014 is set for Friday, July 4th, at J.C. Adams Municipal Park. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 912-384-1616.