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Dwain Stapleton, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Mr. Stapleton was born on February 29, 1948 in Coffee County, GA to Elizabeth Lott. Survivors include; Daughter: Crystal Harden of Douglas, GA, Son: Andrew Dwain Stapleton (April) Broxton, GA, Four Grandchildren: Shelby Day, Mollie Merritt, Gracie Merritt and Tyler Stapleton, Sister: Vivian Blackstone and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by; Mother: Elizabeth Lott, Granddaughter: Sheyanne West, Two Brothers: Herman Stapleton, Larry Lott and Sister: Mary Katherine Jenks. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 9, 2023 from…

Dwain Stapleton, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Mr. Stapleton was born on February 29, 1948 in Coffee County, GA to Elizabeth Lott. Survivors include; Daughter: Crystal Harden of Douglas, GA, Son: Andrew Dwain Stapleton (April) Broxton, GA, Four Grandchildren: Shelby Day, Mollie Merritt, Gracie Merritt and Tyler Stapleton, Sister: Vivian Blackstone and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by; Mother: Elizabeth Lott, Granddaughter: Sheyanne West, Two Brothers: Herman Stapleton, Larry Lott and Sister: Mary Katherine Jenks. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 9, 2023 from…

Rev. John Q. Carver Jr., age 72, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Mr. Carver was born on September 18, 1950 in Coffee County, GA to John Quiness Carver Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Gilliard Carver. Survivors include; Wife: Dorothy Sue Carver of Nicholls, GA, Son: Quiness Carver (Meredith) of Nicholls, GA, Daughter: Jackie Stewart (Joe) of Nicholls, GA, Sister: Quinette Lott (Ronnie) of Nicholls, GA, Brother: Roy Sweat of Alma, GA, Three Grandchildren: Braden Mobley (Lauren) of Douglas, GA, Devin Carver (Julianne) of Nicholls, GA, Ty Carver of Nicholls, GA, Mother: Mary Carver Kirkland…

Rev. John Q. Carver Jr., age 72, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Mr. Carver was born on September 18, 1950 in Coffee County, GA to John Quiness Carver Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Gilliard Carver. Survivors include; Wife: Dorothy Sue Carver of Nicholls, GA, Son: Quiness Carver (Meredith) of Nicholls, GA, Daughter: Jackie Stewart (Joe) of Nicholls, GA, Sister: Quinette Lott (Ronnie) of Nicholls, GA, Brother: Roy Sweat of Alma, GA, Three Grandchildren: Braden Mobley (Lauren) of Douglas, GA, Devin Carver (Julianne) of Nicholls, GA, Ty Carver of Nicholls, GA, Mother: Mary Carver Kirkland…

In recognition of Heart Month in February, Coffee Regional Medical Center and the Wellness Center invite the public to participate in the Heart 2 Heart Run at General Coffee State Park on Saturday, February 25. This event is held annually as one of two main fundraising events in support of the CRMC Cardiac Rehab Program and Scholarship. The weekend kicks off with Wear Red Day, this year held on Friday, February 24, in remembrance of those with cardiovascular disease. Beginning at 8:00 am Saturday, February 25, all participants of the Heart 2 Heart run will convene at General…

In recognition of Heart Month in February, Coffee Regional Medical Center and the Wellness Center invite the public to participate in the Heart 2 Heart Run at General Coffee State Park on Saturday, February 25. This event is held annually as one of two main fundraising events in support of the CRMC Cardiac Rehab Program and Scholarship. The weekend kicks off with Wear Red Day, this year held on Friday, February 24, in remembrance of those with cardiovascular disease. Beginning at 8:00 am Saturday, February 25, all participants of the Heart 2 Heart run will convene at General…

Earlier this month, in conjunction with the UGA Extension pecan production meeting, attendees and growers were invited to take part in a pecan planting demonstration at Coffee High School. The purpose of the hands-on demonstration was to allow growers, attendees and students alike the opportunity to see how to properly plant a pecan tree and establish a pecan orchard. This opportunity allowed participants to gain knowledge and experience whether they are planting a couple of trees for backyard use or a commercial orchard. The pecan educational plot is the third phase of the Coffee County Young Farmers educational…

Earlier this month, in conjunction with the UGA Extension pecan production meeting, attendees and growers were invited to take part in a pecan planting demonstration at Coffee High School. The purpose of the hands-on demonstration was to allow growers, attendees and students alike the opportunity to see how to properly plant a pecan tree and establish a pecan orchard. This opportunity allowed participants to gain knowledge and experience whether they are planting a couple of trees for backyard use or a commercial orchard. The pecan educational plot is the third phase of the Coffee County Young Farmers educational…

Douglas City Manager Charlie Davis received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Cities United Summit in January. The annual summit brings together city officials from across the state to focus on important municipal issues before the Georgia General Assembly. The primary goal of the conference is to ensure that mayors, council members and key staff are informed on the Association’s policy priorities and prepared to advocate for the interest of cities. To receive a Certificate of Recognition, a city official must complete a minimum of 42 hours of training, including at…

Douglas City Manager Charlie Davis received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Cities United Summit in January. The annual summit brings together city officials from across the state to focus on important municipal issues before the Georgia General Assembly. The primary goal of the conference is to ensure that mayors, council members and key staff are informed on the Association’s policy priorities and prepared to advocate for the interest of cities. To receive a Certificate of Recognition, a city official must complete a minimum of 42 hours of training, including at…