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The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee hosted the second annual Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10 AM at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. The Veterans Park Committee conducted a moving, patriotic ceremony which included recognition of WWII veterans (Charles Warnock and Richard McLeory) as well as all veterans. After the Presentation and Posting of Colors by CHS NJROTC, students from Citizens Christian Academy’s 3rd, 6th, and 10th grade along with soloist, Brensley Waldron, sang the National Anthem. Students from First Academy led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. …

The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee hosted the second annual Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10 AM at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. The Veterans Park Committee conducted a moving, patriotic ceremony which included recognition of WWII veterans (Charles Warnock and Richard McLeory) as well as all veterans. After the Presentation and Posting of Colors by CHS NJROTC, students from Citizens Christian Academy’s 3rd, 6th, and 10th grade along with soloist, Brensley Waldron, sang the National Anthem. Students from First Academy led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. …

The Douglas Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. Entries were judged on workmanship, use of theme, use of lights and Christmas spirit. There are three categories of winners, Lightest and Brightest Award for best lights; Spreading Christmas Cheer Award for best presentation of theme; and Joy to the World Award for the entry that displays the true meaning of Christmas. In addition to a trophy or plaque, each first place winner will receive a $100 gift card, Each second and third place winner will receive a $75…

The Douglas Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. Entries were judged on workmanship, use of theme, use of lights and Christmas spirit. There are three categories of winners, Lightest and Brightest Award for best lights; Spreading Christmas Cheer Award for best presentation of theme; and Joy to the World Award for the entry that displays the true meaning of Christmas. In addition to a trophy or plaque, each first place winner will receive a $100 gift card, Each second and third place winner will receive a $75…

Firefighter Will Greene was named the Firefighter of the Year and Sgt. Robert Beecher was named Officer of the Year at the Douglas Fire Department (DFD) Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Several firefighters were recognized for their service with The criteria for selecting the Firefighter of the Year and Officer of the Year are based on job performance, interpersonal relations with co-workers and the public, as well as other criteria. “These firefighters were chosen because of their job performance and good attitude,” says Fire Chief Casey Wright. “Both have a great personality and the…

Firefighter Will Greene was named the Firefighter of the Year and Sgt. Robert Beecher was named Officer of the Year at the Douglas Fire Department (DFD) Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Several firefighters were recognized for their service with The criteria for selecting the Firefighter of the Year and Officer of the Year are based on job performance, interpersonal relations with co-workers and the public, as well as other criteria. “These firefighters were chosen because of their job performance and good attitude,” says Fire Chief Casey Wright. “Both have a great personality and the…

Wayne Franklin Deen, age 68, of Alma, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Deen was born on April 30, 1954 to the late James Albert Deen and Frances Leola Anderson Deen. Survivors include: One Daughter; Candace Espinoza (Nakia Johnson) of Alma, GA, Two Sons; Phillip Deen (Ualanda Collins) of Douglas, GA, Anthony Deen of Alma, GA, Ten Grandchildren; Tony Deen Jr., Cody Deen (Brianna), Hannah Az (Johnathan), Jade Espinoza (Anthony), Hector Espinoza (Karly), Robert Denmark III (Cassie), Tristan Denmark, Brandon Denmark (Kayla), Corbin Collins, Orion Collins, Two Great-Grandchildren;…

Wayne Franklin Deen, age 68, of Alma, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Deen was born on April 30, 1954 to the late James Albert Deen and Frances Leola Anderson Deen. Survivors include: One Daughter; Candace Espinoza (Nakia Johnson) of Alma, GA, Two Sons; Phillip Deen (Ualanda Collins) of Douglas, GA, Anthony Deen of Alma, GA, Ten Grandchildren; Tony Deen Jr., Cody Deen (Brianna), Hannah Az (Johnathan), Jade Espinoza (Anthony), Hector Espinoza (Karly), Robert Denmark III (Cassie), Tristan Denmark, Brandon Denmark (Kayla), Corbin Collins, Orion Collins, Two Great-Grandchildren;…

Mrs. Joan Thompson, age 90, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1932 to the late Herman and Maggie Adams. She is survived by her sons, Michael Thompson and his wife, Nina, Stuart Thompson and his wife, Shelia; grandchildren, Amanda Kelly and her husband, Steve, Ryan Thompson and his wife, Serene; great grandchildren, Norah Kelly, Bailee Thompson, and Lilly Thompson. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00PM at the Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. James Sapp officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00PM to 1:30PM…

Mrs. Joan Thompson, age 90, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1932 to the late Herman and Maggie Adams. She is survived by her sons, Michael Thompson and his wife, Nina, Stuart Thompson and his wife, Shelia; grandchildren, Amanda Kelly and her husband, Steve, Ryan Thompson and his wife, Serene; great grandchildren, Norah Kelly, Bailee Thompson, and Lilly Thompson. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00PM at the Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. James Sapp officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00PM to 1:30PM…