Do you want to help make a difference in the city of Douglas? The City of Douglas is searching for motivated individuals, both adults and youth, who want to make a difference in the community to serve on the Planning Commission and Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court. The City of Douglas is seeking one person to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Douglas-Coffee County Planning Commission is a joint city-county advisory board to the city commission, county commission and administration that makes recommendations to the city commission regarding the Joint Coffee County-City of Douglas Comprehensive Plan, Unified Land Development…
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By Van Yandell Zechariah 12:3 “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.” On Thursday September 24, 2026, estimates of 73 U.N. delegates were not present or walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, explained Israel’s position in their retaliation for the murderous acts of October 7, 2023 and Israel’s right to defend itself. It would be interesting to note, representatives from over 120 countries did not walk out.…
The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council held a special event on September 21, 2026, “Tomorrow’s Leaders, Welcoming Today’s Superintendents,” which focused on the new school board Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents with the Coffee County Board of Education (CCBOE). Youth Council members were given the opportunity to address each leader with questions regarding policy changes and everyday school experiences. The meeting was called to order by Jr. Mayor Jaleigha Williams, with an invocation by Jace Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Simone Wilkerson. Following routine business items, the council presented the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation, shared information about the…
Yvonne “Von” Parker, age 79, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on January 4, 1947, to the late Spencer and Maggie Allison. Yvonne was a longtime and cherished member of the Douglas Country Club, where she enjoyed staying active and connecting with friends. She had a love for working out, traveling, and making memories wherever life took her. Above all, Yvonne treasured the time she spent with her beloved dog, Maggie May, who was a constant source of love and companionship. She was survived by: daughter, Wendi McDaniel (Wade); stepson, Norman Parker 4th; stepdaughter,…
Ronnie Edwin Crosby, age 65, of Pearson, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2, 1961, the son of the late Mr. Saulter Crosby and the late Mrs. Lucille Crosby. His survivors include: his beloved wife, Judy Ann Crosby of Pearson, GA; one daughter, Tracey (James) Mizell of Homerville, GA; one son, Eddie (Melissa) Crosby of Blackshear, GA; six grandchildren, Savannah (Jack) Jewell, Brooklyn Mizell, Leigha Crosby, Ellie Crosby, Becky Thigpen, and Danny Thigpen; one great-grandchild, Emery Jewell; one brother, Raymond (Denise) Crosby of Axson, GA; three sisters,…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will offer a Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) course this October at the College’s Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, providing an opportunity for individuals to gain foundational fiber optic knowledge and hands-on skills for careers in telecommunications, broadband, construction and digital infrastructure. The 32-hour Certified Fiber Optic Technician course will be held October 20–25, 2026, with evening classes Tuesday through Friday from 5–9 p.m. and full-day hands-on training Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fiber optics plays an increasingly important role in modern communications infrastructure, supporting high-speed internet, telecommunications and digital networks. The CFOT course is designed…
The Public Works/ESG Operations Department, along with Ryland Environmental, will host Fall Junk Free Week from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Residents within the Douglas city limits can bring large household items and other unwanted junk to 1101 Shirley Avenue — at the corner of Shirley and College Park Drive — for free disposal. Please note that tires and hazardous chemicals cannot be accepted. Items must be placed on a trailer or in a spot where the clam truck can easily reach them, as on-site staff will not be available to…
The Douglas Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in. Many devices used in daily lives – phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store a lot of energy in a small space. If they are damaged or charged the wrong way, they can overheat, start a…
Alvin Lee Ricketson, Jr., age 83, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida following a period of declining health. Alvin, a Coffee County native and successful local business owner, was born on November 10, 1942, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Alvin Lee Ricketson, Sr. and the late Lavada Williams Ricketson. He was a graduate of Coffee County High School and a 1965 graduate of The Cincinnati College of Embalming. Following his education, he proudly served a 4-year term in the United States Navy where he served a tour in…
Jimmy Miller Jr., age 50, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born January 5, 1976, in Douglas, Georgia, to Barbara (Grantham) Miller and the late Jimmy Miller Sr. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Barbara Grantham Miller of Broxton, Georgia; sister, Michele (Miller) McCallem (Hal) of Wray, Georgia; son, Jimmy (Trace) Miller III (Rayna) of Axson, Georgia; daughter, Carlee Miller Worth (Nate) of Fitzgerald, Georgia; one grandson, Tripp Miller; two nephews, Josh Taylor (Elizabeth) of Wray, Georgia, and Jake Taylor (Lauren) of Fitzgerald, Georgia; two great-nephews, Jack and Walt Taylor; and two great-nieces, Ellie Jo…