The City of Douglas has been awarded the Walmart’s Local Community Grant courtesy of the local Walmart (Facility #593) in the amount of $1,000. The city obtained this funding through a commitment to quality-of-life improvements in Douglas. The grant will aid in purchasing a portable weather-resistant stage for the pocket park. The addition of this stage will enable improved exposure to various arts and recreational experiences in an easily accessible area downtown for everyone in our community. “We are thrilled to receive the grant from Walmart,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Local community grants such as these help us…
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Thanks to support from Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta, Wiregrass students who are preparing to graduate now have the tools needed to go to work. Recipients of the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award received a plaque and a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new careers. “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to present each of these deserving individuals with the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award,” shared Jonathan Miller, Whitehead Industrial Hardware Principal. “All of us here at Whitehead salute the modern tradesman and believe in the importance of recognizing the hard work and success of…
Coffee Regional Medical Center has named Susan Clement, RN, as the DAISY Award winner for the first quarter of the year. Susan is a registered nurse in the Women’s Health Unit and was nominated by a patient. Her nomination stated, “She was my main RN. After losing a child two years ago, it took me to a dark place. I was scared to be here. She went above and beyond to make me feel loved and at home. She went out of her way for my family as well. She motivated me, and I felt safe. God is…
Since 2021, leaders from across the city and state have been discussing how to bring an aviation school in Douglas and Coffee County which has spurred much interest from all aspects of the aviation field and created the Douglas-Coffee Aviation Eco-System Initiative. On Thursday, July 13, 2023, the initiative partners with government, industry, education, and private aviation entities met at the Coffee County Board to Education to continue with strategic planning efforts for an aviation academy model for Douglas. “The Douglas Area Aviation Education Collaborative will establish an aviation academy rural model by using multiple pathway programs,” says…
Sears “Dub” Moffett was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on September 1, 1937, to the late Thomas Moffett Sr. and Lydia Wilson Moffett. Sears was a prominent black farmer in Irwin County who could grow anything. He was a farmer his entire life until he recently retired five years ago at the age of 80. Sears was united in holy matrimony to Linda Faye Curtis on December 19, 1998, in Douglas, Georgia. Sears’s love for his family was immeasurable. Dub has fought the good fight, ran the race, and won the battle. On July…
Charly Lee Burkes, affectionately known as “Poola,” was born on September 23, 1958 in Bacon County to the late Bobbie Ruth Burkes and the late J.D. Pratt. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angie Louise Riles; his parents, Bobbie Ruth Burkes and J.D. Pratt; and his father figure, John Wesley Suggs. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Kezia (Kendall) McDuffie, and Latrenda (Don) Riles; one son: Michael Riles; three sisters: Dianne Brackins, Sebrena Burkes, and Andrea (Mike) Pratt Wiley; six brothers: Earl Cunningham, Cedric Suggs, John Suggs, Calvin (Jennette) Buckley, Jody (Annie) McMillan,…
Deacon Harry Ashland Anderson, affectionately known as “Chiller,” was born on September 10, 1945, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Edith Butler. After graduating from high school, he went to Diesel Mechanic School. He worked as a truck driver for several years until he became a chef at Marriott Corporation. While at Marriott Corporation, he met and married his wife of thirty-two years, Rosie Anderson. After they moved to Douglas, Georgia, in 1992, Harry started working at Golden Poultry. Deacon Harry Anderson was a faithful and dedicated member of Overcomers Tabernacle of Faith and Praise, where he taught…
Mrs. Regina K. Peach, age 55, of Douglas, Ga., passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Daughter: Deidre Peach of Pearson, Ga. 2 Sons: Berry Peach and wife Felicia of Pearson, Ga. Travis Peach and wife Ashley of Nashville, Ga. 2 Brothers: Perry Anderson of Axson, Ga. Terrell Anderson of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sisters: Bonnie McGovern and husband Barney Ray of Pearson, Ga. Patricia Bennett of Folkston, Ga. Dorothy Hall and husband Ronnie of Axson, Ga. 12 Grandchildren: Gaven…
Mr. Jerry Thigpen, age 69 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Nicholls, Ga., on July 22, 1953, son of Lawrence Thigpen and Mary Evelyn Ro. Mr. Thigpen made his home in Pearson where he worked as a truck driver for many years and was a beekeeper. He enjoyed the simple things in life like being outdoors fishing, tending to his garden and working with bees, but he especially loved spending time with his most treasured blessing, his family. Mr. Thigpen…
Mr. William “Bill” Barron Luke, age 64 years old of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. He was born on January 20, 1959, in Nashville, Ga., the son of Kenneth and Dora Jones Luke. Mr. Luke lived most of his life in and around the Axson area, where he worked with Guthrie Motors as a wrecker driver. He enjoyed fast cars, and all wildlife, especially fishing. Mr. Luke was a U.S. Army veteran and was proud to be a part of the Big Red One First Infantry…