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Curtis Harper, age 70, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Riverside Care. Mr. Harper was born on March 22, 1955, in Douglas, GA to the late Curtis Harper Sr. and Hazel Newell. Survivors include: his beloved wife, Diann G Harper of Douglas, GA; one daughter, Leslie Harper (Trenton) Bennett of Broxton, GA; one son, Rodney (Nichole) Harper of Fitzgerald, GA; mother, Hazel Newell of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, Deighton Harper and Natalie Harper; one sister, Donna (Wes) Carter of Ambrose, GA along with several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death…

Robert Lee Hubbard (aka) HubCap, age 40 of Pembroke, Georgia passed away July 20, 2025 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He loved to fish, laugh, and be with his family and friends. Robert is survived by his loving partner,Jennifer Rowland of Pembroke, GA; Parents, Rodney and Michele Schramm of Pembroke, GA; two daughters, Anna Hubbard and Ciara Hubbard; and one son, Jayden Hubbard all of Douglas, GA; one brother and sister in law, Brandon and Alicia Schramm of Pace, FL; one aunt, Leslie and Nat Carter of Waycross, GA; two uncles, Derrell and Carolyn Wilson of North…

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Douglas Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Unity Park at 625 S. Grady Avenue. City, county, and state officials, past and present baseball and softball players, parents, and community members gathered to join the festivities. The ceremony began with a welcome address from Mayor Tony Paulk, followed by an invocation from George Hill of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Special guests Georgia State Representative for District 169, Angie O’Steen, and Georgia State Representative for District 176, James Burchett, shared their thoughts on the…

There was a point during Saturday’s American Legion Boys Nation election for president pro tempore of this year’s senate that Georgia senatorDominic Mimbang thought he saw the writing on the wall. Boys Nation is an American Legion program that follows Boys State. At Boys State, two delegates from each program are selected for Boys Nation in Washington, D.C., where they serve as U.S. Senators for a week of mock sessions, party conventions, and visits to national landmarks. Mimbang, a Georgia attendee, decided to throw his hat in the ring for president pro tempore of the 2025 Boys Nation Senate. The senior…

According to a press release issued by Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Taylor Marie Hughes entered a guilty plea in Toombs County Superior Court for the death of her four-year-old daughter, Reese Carter Hughes, who died on March 14, 2025. The Toombs County investigation revealed that Hughes failed to protect little Reese from physical abuse inflicted by her boyfriend, Seth Brown, and failed to get the child prompt medical attention. Prior to her plea, Hughes provided critical information to investigators and has agreed to testify against Brown in his upcoming trial. Chief Judge Robert Reeves…

John Gilbert “Gib” Graves passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unwavering love for family. Gib had that rare ability to make the everyday moments matter. Whether it was teaching his family how to fix anything – from unclogging a sink to building his own house, Gib passed on both knowledge, skills and strength. Those lessons stuck and often saved the day. His sense of humor was unmistakable. Gib might have been the founding father of dad jokes — with classic favorites like “isthmus” (as in “isthmus be my lucky day”) and “debris” (pronounced “de-breeze”) never…

Mrs. Melinda Jill Harrell Corbitt, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening, July 17, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Melinda was born July 31, 1960 in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Vernon Harrell and the late Jacqueline Graham Harrell. She was a machine operator at Elixir Extrusions of Douglas, Georgia for many years, and she was of the Baptist faith. Melinda is survived by a son, Scott Ricketson and wife, Tami, of Nicholls, Georgia; a grandchild, Troy Roberts and wife, Amanda, of Crestview, Florida; a brother, Jim Harrell and wife, Pam, of Douglas,…

South GeorgiaLEADS (SGL), the largest regional leadership development program in the state of Georgia, is proud to announce the 2025–2026 class of its eight-month leadership initiative. Representing 18 counties from our 32-county region across South Georgia, this year’s class brings together an impressive cohort of professionals from business, education, government, and the nonprofit sector. With the continued support of corporate sponsors including Sustaining Sponsor Georgia Power Company and Presenting Sponsor Colony Bank, South GeorgiaLEADS links leaders to the region’s economic development agenda while providing targeted leadership development. “SGL’s Regional Leadership Initiative is about more than leadership training—it’s about creating a…

Mr. Gregg Lewis Ray, age 56, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025, at his residence. Gregg was born November 5, 1968, in Douglas, Georgia to James Edward Ray and Sandra Faye Cole Dorminey. He was owner of Forgiven Outreach Ministries Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation where he was a licensed councilor, case manager, and minister. He spent many years helping countless people overcome drug and alcohol addiction through a faith based approach to a life altering change. He will forever be remembered for his devotion to doing God’s work with a loving heart. Gregg is survived by…

Ms. Elaine Harn Fussell, age 65, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.Elaine was born March 25, 1959 in Folkston, Georgia to the late Marvin Leroy Harn, Jr. and the late Leona Murphy Harn. She had a great love for animals which she demonstrated as a veterinary assistant, as well as raising English Bulldogs. She was of the Baptist faith.Elaine is survived by her son, Clint Floyd (Morgan) of Midway, Georgia; 2 grandchildren: Henry Floyd and Aria Floyd, both of Midway, Georgia; a brother, Steve Harn of Georgia; a sister,…