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Bishop Robert Daniel Crosby, age 75, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Willson Hospice House following a long illness. He was a native of Atkinson County and had resided in Sylvester, GA for the past 32 years. He was the son of the late Allen Crosby and Delouise Henderson Crosby. Survivors include his wife of 50 years to Bonnie J. Crosby: Two Daughters, Renee Quick (husband Tim), Robyn King (husband Jason); One Son, Allen Daniel (Danny) (Miranda) Crosby; Four Granddaughters, Ashley Quick, Brandy Quick, Faith King, Makenna Crosby; Three Grandsons, Andrew Crosby, Alex King, Matthew Crosby; Two Great…

Dorothy L. Hawkins of Alma, GA, age 77, passed away suddenly at her residence on September 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Father: Dan Davis of Ware County, GA, Mother: Ciller Taylor of Baxley, GA, Son: Danny Jo Mercer of Douglas, GA and numerous Brothers and Sisters. She was survived by Daughter: June Brown (Richard Brown) of Douglas, GA, Son: Carl Mercer Sr. of Alma, GA, Son: Billy Whitley Jr. (Angel Whitley) of Alma, GA, Grandsons: Tyler Mercer Sr. (Kayla Mercer) and Carl Mercer Jr. both of Alma, GA, Great Grandsons: Issac, Tyler…

Kayla Reliford, age 35, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Ms. Reliford was born on May 19, 1987 in Coffee County, GA to William Wade Adair and Debra Reliford Byrd. Survivors include: Mother: Debra Reliford (Harry) Byrd of Douglas, GA, Father: William Wade Adair of Fitzgerald, GA, Sister: Jessica Laverne Reliford of Douglas, GA, Brother: Shannon Wade (Katherine) Adair of Douglas, GA, Grandmother: Laverne Adair of Fitzgerald, GA, several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Special Caretaker: Rebecca Francis. She was preceded in death by: Grandfather: Ray Courson and Grandmother: Jeffie Courson. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 29,…

James L. Day, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Mr. Day was born on April 8, 1931, in Coffee County, GA to the late George Henderson Day and the late Annie Mae Jackson Day. Survivors include: Wife: Mary Lou Griffis Day of Douglas, GA, Four Sons: David (Ja Ja) Hester of Douglas, GA, Darrell (Star) Hester of Jacksonville, FL, Bobby Day of Kathleen, GA, Chris (Deloris) Day of Ft Valley, GA, Two Daughters: Lisa (Marty) Powell of Warner Robins, GA, Kathy Johnson of Rockmark, GA, Sister: Betty Carroll Smith of Douglas, GA,…

Ms. Amy Lynn Royal Dotter, age 47 of Douglas, GA passed away late Sunday evening, September 25, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Ms. Dotter was born February 4, 1975 to the late Larry Royal and the late Vicki Boatright Royal. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Corey Dotter. Survivors include: Daughters: Brianna Lynn Klark of Hinesville, GA Anna Burgess of Douglas, GA Granddaughter: Avery Klark of Hinesville, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends Memorialization will be…

Mr. Miguel Angel Contreras, age 49 of Pearson, GA passed away Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Contreras was born October 26, 1972 to Mr. Jose Contreras and Mrs. Escolastica Sanchez. He was preceded in death by a son: Miguel Angel Contreras, Jr., and a daughter: Araceli Contreras. Mr. Contreras was a native of Mezquital, Durango, Mexico. He was a well respected and beloved deputy sheriff of Coffee County. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include: His wife: Eva Morales Contreras of Pearson,…

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held its first monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6pm. Following the swearing-in of two youth council members, the group heard from special speakers about Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Youth Council Jr. Mayor, Jalene Debro, was chosen as the Youth Spotlight for September. Jalene’s mother is Barbara Ann Debro. She is in the12th grade at Coffee High School and is a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Additionally, she serves in many clubs and organizations such as FBLA, Student Council, Chess club,…

The City of Douglas is among forty Georgia communities that will receive more than $35 million in federal grants to help grow their local economies. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced on September 23, 2022 that Douglas has been awarded $1,000,000 in grant funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The funds will be allocated to expand the current Early Head Start and Head Start facility. “We are happy to receive the funds from the CDBG program,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “This funding for the Early Head Start and Head Start Facility will create…

On a chilly Saturday morning of September 24, the Coffee County Show Goat Association held their 2022 County Goat Show. 29 goats were shown between nine competitors which include Graci Barton, Rayley Batten, Heidi Chancey, Avelyn Dockery, Mari Fletcher, Hayden Gay, Hollyn Gay, Kyleigh Gay, and Gunner Hutto. For Cloverleaf Showmanship (Grades 3-5), Hollyn Gay placed first. Kyleigh Gay placed first in Intermediate Showmanship (Grades 7-9). For Junior Showmanship (Grades 10-11), Mari Fletcher placed first. For Senior Showmanship, Heidi Chancey placed first. As for Grand Champions, Kyleigh Gay won first with her wether, and Hollyn Gay won with…

Douglas Utilities is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 2-8, along with more than 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. “Since we operate right here in Douglas and serve our friends and neighbors, we care a great deal about things like customer service, helping folks save energy and money, and keeping the community safe,” said Mike Hudson, Douglas Utilities Director. “We are proud of the work we do in these areas.” The City of Douglas’ electrical distribution system consists of 132.15 miles of high voltage primary line. The Douglas Utilities Department…