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Unity Park is getting a facelift. The City of Douglas has been awarded funding from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through their Land and Water Conservation Fund. This funding is provided for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of outdoor recreation lands and facilities. The City of Douglas will receive $278,000.00 from this grant funding to use towards improvements for Unity Park. In addition to the grant award, the City of Douglas has committed to investing $293,000 in this project for a total estimated cost of completion of $571,000. Plans for the improvements to…

A multi-agency operation that busted an alleged chicken fighting ring in Jeff Davis County resulted in 12 arrests on a variety of charges. On the weekend of June 3, 2023 and the following days, several agencies executed three search warrants at two addresses in Jeff Davis County and one in Appling County. Several arrests were made in relation to a chicken fighting operation going on in Jeff Davis County. As early as February 2023, the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office and the United States Department of Agriculture were conducting an investigation into chicken fighting derbies happening in Hazlehurst, Ga. In…

A multi-agency operation that busted an alleged chicken fighting ring in Jeff Davis County resulted in 12 arrests on a variety of charges. On the weekend of June 3, 2023 and the following days, several agencies executed three search warrants at two addresses in Jeff Davis County and one in Appling County. Several arrests were made in relation to a chicken fighting operation going on in Jeff Davis County. As early as February 2023, the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office and the United States Department of Agriculture were conducting an investigation into chicken fighting derbies happening in Hazlehurst, Ga. In…

Annually, Community Foundation of Coffee County (CFCC) offers grant opportunities for local non-profit organizations. The application process is open and available through August 15 at 12:00pm. CFCC has proudly awarded grants to the Coffee County Food Bank, Called to Care, Boys and Girls Club, Coffee Alliance for the Arts and many more organizations since the creation of the program. For more information, or to apply for a grant, please go to https://cfcga.org/grant/cfcc/. In addition to the Coffee County grant program, non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for larger grants through our partner, Community Foundation of…

Annually, Community Foundation of Coffee County (CFCC) offers grant opportunities for local non-profit organizations. The application process is open and available through August 15 at 12:00pm. CFCC has proudly awarded grants to the Coffee County Food Bank, Called to Care, Boys and Girls Club, Coffee Alliance for the Arts and many more organizations since the creation of the program. For more information, or to apply for a grant, please go to https://cfcga.org/grant/cfcc/. In addition to the Coffee County grant program, non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for larger grants through our partner, Community Foundation of…

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) congratulates Coffee County Historical Society in association with The Coffee County Memory Project for receiving an Award of Excellence for Overcoming Segregation: A Journey Through Coffee County’s Forgotten Stories. The Award of Excellence is part of the AASLH Leadership in History Awards, the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation of state and local history. Overcoming Segregation: A Journey Through Coffee County’s Forgotten Stories is a virtual exhibition available to anyone with access to the Internet. Spanning 1965 to 1972, this exhibition chronicles the experiences of those affected by federally…

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) congratulates Coffee County Historical Society in association with The Coffee County Memory Project for receiving an Award of Excellence for Overcoming Segregation: A Journey Through Coffee County’s Forgotten Stories. The Award of Excellence is part of the AASLH Leadership in History Awards, the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation of state and local history. Overcoming Segregation: A Journey Through Coffee County’s Forgotten Stories is a virtual exhibition available to anyone with access to the Internet. Spanning 1965 to 1972, this exhibition chronicles the experiences of those affected by federally…

Mr. Joseph Clay “Jody” Fussell, 51, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side. Survivors include: Wife: Marissa Elizabeth Fussell of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Jodee Beth Fussell of Pearson, Ga. Mother: Linda Moore Tanner of Pearson, Ga. Father: Jimmy Fussell of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Kevin Fussell of Douglas, Ga. Mr. Fussell was preceded in death by his Dad, Clark Tanner. Memorializatin is by cremation. Relihan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Joseph Clay “Jody” Fussell, 51, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side. Survivors include: Wife: Marissa Elizabeth Fussell of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Jodee Beth Fussell of Pearson, Ga. Mother: Linda Moore Tanner of Pearson, Ga. Father: Jimmy Fussell of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Kevin Fussell of Douglas, Ga. Mr. Fussell was preceded in death by his Dad, Clark Tanner. Memorializatin is by cremation. Relihan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Marie Allen Smith, age 86 of Douglas, GA, passed away late Thursday evening, June 15, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born November 29, 1936 to the late Carl Allen and the late Amanda Lawson Allen. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 Children: Margaret Elaine Fletcher and Gary Hendrix Smith. Mrs. Smith was a native of Kite, GA. She had formerly owned a flower shop and then became a full time homemaker. She was a member of Southview Church of God Survivors include: …