With the temperatures falling outside this week, the City of Douglas urges citizens to remember and protect the four P’s – People, Pipes, Pets, and Plants. Protect People – Elderly people who live alone need to be checked on during these cold days to make sure they are clothing themselves properly and that they are using heating resources properly. Make sure they have extra blankets to warm themselves in case of power outages. Help protect them from cold by making sure they are eating and drinking regularly and that they are getting enough rest. Fatigue and improper diet can make…
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The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Annual Event is coming up soon on Thursday, January 22, 2015. One of the main items on the event agenda that evening is the passing of the Chairman’s Gavel from Michael Lott, Chief Risk Officer at Douglas National Bank, to Christian Taylor, AgSouth Leasing Specialist. Taylor is a Coffee County native who graduated from Coffee High School in 1987 and Georgia Southern University. Christian has been with AgSouth as a Leasing Specialist since 2006 and also currently serves as the Douglas Rotary Club President. He has one daughter, Mackenzie Taylor, who is a…
Would you like to learn more about your local government? If so, you should register for the free Douglas 101: Citizen’s Academy program. Students of this program will learn about the day to day operations of the different departments that help to run the City. “We are looking for motivated citizens who are excited to learn more about the daily operations of the City of Douglas,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “The classes will be educational with hands-on activities and tours of city departments.” Anticipated class dates will be in the second quarter of 2015 and will be determined…
The City of Douglas is in the process of resurfacing several streets within the city limits and apologizes for any inconveniences drivers may experience during our time of progress. Drivers can expect Shirley Avenue to be partially or fully closed at times during the next week. -Submitted by the City of Douglas
Andrew Daniels, a member of South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) men’s basketball team, was awarded the Eames Scholarship by the James M. Dye Foundation for the 2014-2015 academic year. The scholarship was established in 2008 by Charles Eames, pictured at right with Daniels in the above photo, for students on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. A 2014 graduate of Shiloh Christian School in Springdale, Ark., Daniels plans to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in sports management/sports training. Daniels is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Daniels of Fayetteville, Ark. The James M. Dye Foundation wishes to…
Mary Lee Logue, age 68, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Candler County Hospital in Metter, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Logue was born on January 26, 1946, in Ware County, GA to the late Joel Edward Lee and Evelyn Barwick Lee. Survivors include: her daughter, Tedica (Robert) Roberson of Ambrose, GA; two sons, Ted William (Tammy) Logue, Jr. and Lee Edward (Angela) Logue both of Douglas, GA; fifteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two brothers, Joel Lee of Lauderdale, FL and Dennis Lee of Douglas, GA; sister, Gloria Lee of Lowell, MA; and several…
Mrs. Wanda Adams Stone, age 63, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday morning, January 4, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born September 21, 1951 to the late John Quincy Adams and the late Nell Ellis Adams. Survivors include: Her Husband: Rev. Larry Stone of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Keith Lawrence (Kim) Stone of Douglas, GA; 2 Daughters: Kimberly Lynn (Terry) Tatum of Douglas, GA, Karen Leslie (Matt) Eldridge of Douglas, GA; 4 Brothers: Woodrow Adams of Hinesville, GA, John Wendell Adams of Jonesboro, GA, Kenny Adams and Randy Adams, both of Douglas, GA; 2 Sisters:…
Ms. Cindy Solomon Bounds, age 34, of Ambrose passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born October 8, 1980 to Ronald Glenn and Katherine Young Solomon. Survivors include: 3 Children: Seth Bounds, Haley Bounds, and Caleb Bounds, all of West Green, Ga. Her Parents: Ronald Glenn Solomon and Katherine Young Solomon of Ambrose, Ga.; Former Spouse: Marshall Bounds of Douglas, GA; Many Friends, Cousins, and Other Relatives. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the Arrangements.
Mr. Billy Ray Wright, age 65, of Douglas, GA, passed away late Saturday evening, January 3, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 21, 1949 to the late Tommie J. Wright and the late Louise Carelock Wright. Survivors include: His Wife: Robin Stinson Wright of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter: Kaci Elyse (Joe) Brown of Ambrose, GA; Mother of His Daughter: June Brantley Rowell of Ambrose, GA; 1 Grandson: Grayson Brown of Ambrose, GA; 2 Step-Sons: Jonathan Stinson and Jeremy Stinson both of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Anna Faye (Terry) Freeman of Donnelsville, Ohio; 2 Nephews:…