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Virginia “Jenny” Fussell, age 72, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Mrs. Fussell was born on November 10, 1950 in Coffee County, GA to Charles Roscoe “Boogie” Day and Ruth Harper Day. Survivors include; Dauther: Tonya Russ (Josh) of Nicholls, GA, Son: Mark Merritt (Shonda) of Ambrose, GA, Sister in law: Barbara Day of Douglas, GA, Six Grandchildren: Trista Merritt, Brady Merritt (Katie) Zenon Merritt, Bailey Russ, Tyler Russ and Harper Russ, several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Roscoe “Boogie” and Ruth Day and Husband: Jimmy Ray Fussell.…

Hansel Brown, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Mr. Brown was born January 27, 1947, in Coffee County, Ga to Fred Junior Brown and Laura Smith Brown. Survivors include; Wife: Audra Brown, Two Sons: Ashley Brown (Julee) of Fort Valley, GA and Jimmy Brown (Lisa) of Lakeland, GA, Two Step Children: Tammy Miller of Douglas, GA and Trevis Miller of New York, Brother: Paul S. Brown of Douglas, GA, Sister: Katherine Rohn of Douglas, GA, Thirteen Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by; Parents: Fred and Laura Brown, Three Brothers:…

World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe on March 2 every year. It is a day that aims to raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers deal with. This day is about educating everyone and de-stigmatizing something that is becoming increasingly common. Coffee High School junior Ethan Kramer has created the motto “Today will be better” to remind us all to never give up, every day is brand new, and no one should feel as though they need to hide their expressions. He is spear heading a campaign for Douglas and…

Contractors working with CSX railroad have released tentative closure dates for crossings in Douglas. Several teams will be working on railroad maintenance beginning February 21 through February 27, 2023 and due to the magnitude of the job, closures may change at any given time. Anticipated and tentative closures dates are below and could mean that crossings will be closed days prior to or days after the above dates: Beach Rd., Scotch Pine Rd., Whippoorwill Rd., Shell Bell Rd., Opatut Rd., Willy Anderson Rd., Clyde Kirkland Rd., Wendell Sears Rd., Lupo Lane, S. Fales Ave., S. McDonald Ave., Sycamore…

National School Counseling Week 2023, “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 6–10, 2023, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The Coffee County School System salutes its Coffee County School Counselors: Anna Harris (Ambrose); Marybeth Hart (Broxton); Heidi Welch (Eastside); Isadora…

State troopers from The Georgia State Patrol Post 36 in Douglas investigated 42 traffic crashes during the month of January. Sergeant First Class Harding said the traffic crashes resulted in 28 injuries and 4 fatalities. Sergeant First Class Harding said Troopers from Post #36 also issued 585 traffic citations during the month. This total includes 25 arrests for Driving Under the Influence, 200 citations for speeding, 137 seat belt violations, 24 child restraint violations, and 32 distracted driving violations. Troopers issued 811 warnings for the month. Sergeant First Class Harding reminds motorists to wear their seat…

City of Douglas Code Enforcement recently sent out renewal forms for the Occupational Tax Certificates (business license) to businesses doing business within the city limits. Each year, business licenses expire on December 31. The City allows a grace period from January 1 to February 28 before a penalty fee is added. If not renewed by March 1, 2023, business owners can expect to pay a late fee penalty. Although it is a simpler process for business owners to renew their license than it was to apply, each occupational tax certificate must be in full compliance. To be in compliance,…

The City of Douglas will hold 12 open house dates in 2023 for the public to view renovations of Barracks #5 located at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. The building, Barracks #5, is a part of the historic World War II Army-Air Force Flight Training Air Base and was utilized as housing for the cadets that trained at the Air Base before transferring to other bases to advance their flight training. Open House dates for 2023 will be February 8, (9AM-1PM), February 24 (9AM-1PM), March 6 (1PM-4PM), March 29 (9AM-1PM), April 13(1PM-4PM), April 25(9AM-1PM), May 12 (9AM-1PM), May…

Coffee County had over 20 young farmer members attend the Georgia Young Farmers Association (GYFA) annual Convention on Jekyll Island, many of whom received numerous awards and recognition on the state level. Young Beginning Producer Award Jordan Farabow of Farabow Angus, a diverse seedstock and commercial cow-calf operation and row crops, was recognized as one of the top three finalist for the Young Beginning Producer Award. This award seeks to recognize young farmers and ranchers in the beginning stages of their operations, as well as their community and professional involvement. Young Ag Professional …

Coffee County had over 20 young farmer members attend the Georgia Young Farmers Association (GYFA) annual Convention on Jekyll Island, many of whom received numerous awards and recognition on the state level. Young Beginning Producer Award Jordan Farabow of Farabow Angus, a diverse seedstock and commercial cow-calf operation and row crops, was recognized as one of the top three finalist for the Young Beginning Producer Award. This award seeks to recognize young farmers and ranchers in the beginning stages of their operations, as well as their community and professional involvement. Young Ag Professional …