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The City of Douglas Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants on Monday, March 20, 2023, through Friday, March 31, 2023. Hydrant testing will start at 8:30 p.m. each night, when there is minimum traffic, and continue until 4:00 a.m. each morning. All areas of Douglas will be tested on various days. During hydrant testing, the water may become rusty or cloudy and customers should allow faucets to run until the water is clear. This will clear the line of any rust that might have dislodged from the pipes. Customers are advised to use precautions when washing clothes…

Eleven defendants, including two from Douglas, are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms and drug charges after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession. The indicted cases are being investigated as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods in collaboration with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI, to reduce violent crime with measures that include targeting convicted felons who…

Eleven defendants, including two from Douglas, are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms and drug charges after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession. The indicted cases are being investigated as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods in collaboration with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI, to reduce violent crime with measures that include targeting convicted felons who…

Gerry Harrell, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell was born on November 21, 1955, in Telfair County, to Bonnie Harrell and the late C.H. Harrell. Survivors include: His Wife; Kim Harrell of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Michelle Jenkins (Derek) of Calhoun, GA, Son; Joshua Harrell (Kara) of Valdosta, GA, Six Grandchildren; Colby, Zachary, Ian, DJ, Adalyn, Karoline, One Great-Grandchild; Beckham, One Sister; Faye Czachowski (Mark) of Rincon, GA, Mother; Bonnie Harrell of Douglas, GA, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will…

Gerry Harrell, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell was born on November 21, 1955, in Telfair County, to Bonnie Harrell and the late C.H. Harrell. Survivors include: His Wife; Kim Harrell of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Michelle Jenkins (Derek) of Calhoun, GA, Son; Joshua Harrell (Kara) of Valdosta, GA, Six Grandchildren; Colby, Zachary, Ian, DJ, Adalyn, Karoline, One Great-Grandchild; Beckham, One Sister; Faye Czachowski (Mark) of Rincon, GA, Mother; Bonnie Harrell of Douglas, GA, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will…

Rock Bryant Mancil, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Mancil was born on January 21, 1957, in Coffee County, GA to Carlie Mancil and Grace Butts Mancil. Survivors include; Son: Michael Mancil of Lake Wales, FL, One Grandchild, Four Sisters: Karen Windham (Rusty) of Alabama, Teresa Langford (Joe) of Florida, Bettie G. Vath (Roger) of Flordia, Three Brothers: Nolan Mancil of Douglas, GA, Don Mancil (Jenny) of Douglas, GA, Peanut Mancil (Debbie) of FL and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by Father: Carlie Mancil, Mother: Grace Butts…

Rock Bryant Mancil, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Mancil was born on January 21, 1957, in Coffee County, GA to Carlie Mancil and Grace Butts Mancil. Survivors include; Son: Michael Mancil of Lake Wales, FL, One Grandchild, Four Sisters: Karen Windham (Rusty) of Alabama, Teresa Langford (Joe) of Florida, Bettie G. Vath (Roger) of Flordia, Three Brothers: Nolan Mancil of Douglas, GA, Don Mancil (Jenny) of Douglas, GA, Peanut Mancil (Debbie) of FL and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by Father: Carlie Mancil, Mother: Grace Butts…

CRMC phlebotomist Noah Gaona is Coffee Regional Medical Center’s BEE Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2022. Noah received three nominations for the quarter. A patient’s family member nominated him, stating, “We had the best possible experience that day because of Noah. He did an excellent job making this mama and her son more relaxed and confident in an uncomfortable situation.” Employees of CRMC also nominated Noah. They shared, “Noah is a wonderful coworker. He has an amazing personality and tries to make all his patients feel comfortable. He is always willing to help, even…

CRMC phlebotomist Noah Gaona is Coffee Regional Medical Center’s BEE Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2022. Noah received three nominations for the quarter. A patient’s family member nominated him, stating, “We had the best possible experience that day because of Noah. He did an excellent job making this mama and her son more relaxed and confident in an uncomfortable situation.” Employees of CRMC also nominated Noah. They shared, “Noah is a wonderful coworker. He has an amazing personality and tries to make all his patients feel comfortable. He is always willing to help, even…

The City of Douglas, Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority, and Coffee County Commission would like to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (S.P.L.O.S.T.) referendum is on the ballot when citizens vote in the election. SPLOST is a financing method for city and county governments for capital projects. It is an optional 1% sales tax that is collected by the County for funding projects such as equipment, roads, public facilities, and other defined projects. Citizens have the right to vote for or against a SPLOST…