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Donate blood. Save a life. Eat chicken. Today beginning at noon and lasting until 5:30 p.m., Chik-fil-A in Douglas is hosting a blood drive to raise awareness for breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this is an opportunity to give back to your community by donating blood at Chick-fil-A Douglas’s Third Annual Cancer Awareness Blood Drive. Since most cancer patients need blood transfusions during their treatments, donating blood is one of the best ways to help. Lifesaving blood donors will receive a free Chick-fil-A meal, the popular OneBlood Cancer Awareness T-shirt, a $20…

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) press release on October 6, 2023 low-interest disaster loans are available to Georgia businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Idalia that occurred on Aug. 30, 2023. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties: Atkinson, Brantley, Camden, Coffee, Colquitt, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, McIntosh, Thomas, Tift, and Wayne in Georgia; and Hamilton, Jefferson and Madison counties in Florida. To assist small businesses and private nonprofit organizations with completing their applications and uploading documents, the SBA has established Business Recovery Centers (BRCs), however, SBA’s Business Recovery Center in…

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Bruce Edwards, Attorney at Law, is your local law firm for workplace accidents and a host of other legal services. If you have a legal need, give them a call at (912) 310-2223.

Mr. Jimmy Darrell Anderson, age 74 of Ambrose, GA passed away Saturday morning, October 21, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Anderson was born July 28, 1949 to the late Clinton Anderson and the late Bertie Williams Anderson. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Son, Jimmy Scott Anderson and 1 sister, Barbara Joyce Anderson. Mr. Anderson was born in Irwin County, GA. He had been a mechanic for Cady Bag in Pearson for a number of years. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Sandra Oxendine of…

Mr. Robert Vining, age 84 of Douglas, GA, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023 at Lakeside Senior Living following an extended illness. Mr. Vining was born November 27, 1938 to the late Leon Vining and the late Gladys Marie Grantham Vining. Mr. Vining, a native of Coffee County, had been self-employed in the construction industry for many years. He was a member of Calvary Mission Holiness Baptist Church. He had also served in the National Guard. Survivors include: His Wife of 39 years: Sandra Simmons Vining of Douglas, GA 4…

Mrs. Connie Lynn Foskey Grantham, age 75 of Douglas, GA passed away late Monday evening, October 16, 2023 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Grantham was born January 7, 1948 to the late William Harrison “Bill” Foskey and the late Juanita Ricketson Foskey. Mrs. Grantham, a native of Coffee County, was retired from the Coffee County Board of Education as a school nutritionist. She attended Saving Grace Ministries. Survivors include: Her Husband of 45 years: Tommy Grantham of Douglas, GA 4 Children: Sean Morris of Darien, GA Shanlee Morris Wright and…

Mr. Roy Cato, age 75 of Broxton, GA passed away at his residence on October 15, 2023. Mr. Cato was born December 11, 1947 to the late Alva Lee Cato and the late Louise “Lou” Todd Cato. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Larry Cato and a sister: Betty Joyce Cato. Mr. Cato, a native of Coffee County, had been a truck driver and mechanic with Joseph Campbell and Pilgram’s Pride for a number of years. He retired in 2014. He was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Survivors…

Ms. Audra Stevens Brown, age 74 of Douglas, GA passed away late Thursday evening, October 12, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton following an extended illness. Ms. Brown was born January 10, 1949 to the late Allen Stevens and the late Mary Lee Carver Stevens. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Hansel Brown and 1 Sister: Gracie Merritt. Ms. Brown, a native of Coffee County, had been employed at Holt’s Bakery for 30 years. She had worked on the line and as a cashier. Survivors include: …