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Ivey Lee “Plunkett” Kight, Sr., age 83, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Mr. Kight was born on August 20, 1938 in Coffee County, GA to the late J.H. “Snooks” Kight and the late Christine Daniels Kight. Survivors include: Two Sons: Jeff (Walda) Kight of Douglas, GA, Lee Kight of Broxton, GA, Stepdaughter: Cindy (Edward) Mathews of Pearson, GA, Sister: Kathy Kight (Greg) Smith of Savannah, GA, Five Grandchildren: Brandon Kight, Jordon Mathews, Lauren Kight, Ruby Grace Kight, and Gavin Kight. Mr. Kight was preceded in death by Father: J.H. “Snooks” Kight and Mother: Christine…

The City of Douglas will hold an open house of one of the restored barracks on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Once utilized as housing for World War II cadets, the Barracks #5 building is hoped to be used for an aviation-type business or aviation-related purposes. The open house is free of charge. In 2020, the Georgia Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources awarded the City of Douglas $10,000 in grant funds for building improvements on Barracks #5 in 2020. Funds from the DNR Grant and the City of Douglas allowed a…

A total of 256 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Summer 2022 Academic Honors List, according to an announcement by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Robert Page. Twenty-four students earned a spot on the President’s List, nine on the Dean’s List, and 223 on the Academic Honors List. Students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of study with a grade point average of 4.0 are placed on the President’s List for the semester. Students with a semester average of 3.5 to 3.9 on 12 or more semester hours of…

Laure Michelle Sumpter, age 44, of Pike Road, Alabama, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Laure was born June 16, 1978 in Tampa, Florida to the late Paul Sumpter and Melba Sumpter. Survivors include: Mother: Melba Sumpter, Two Brothers: Richard Craig Gainey and twin brother Lorin Sumpter, Son: Grayson Sumpter, and several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father: Paul Sumpter. A graduate of Lee High School and a big Auburn fan, she will be remembered as a great mom who loved her son and as a wonderfully supportive daughter who looked…

Rebecca Alyce McReady Brigmond, age 32, of West Green, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Brigmond was born on January 29, 1990, in Douglas, GA to Oscar David McReady and Cynthia Melissa Nugent McReady. Survivors include: Father: Oscar David McReady, Sr. of Willacoochee, GA, Mother: Cynthia Melissa Nugent McReady of Willacoochee, GA, Spouse: Joshua Adam Brigmond of West Green, GA, Son: Colton Gage Brigmond, Daughter: Allison Jaymes Brigmond, Grandmother: Jean Ellen Nugent of Willacoochee, GA, Brother: Oscar David McReady,Jr. of Willacoochee, GA, Mother-in-law: Sandra Kay Brigmond of West Green, GA,…

Four Coffee High School teachers participated in an externship program this summer that allowed them to dive into local business and industry to get real-world experience to bring back to students in their classroom. Jerry Hill, CTAE engineering teacher in the Academy of Engineering, Agriculture, and Mechanics worked alongside employees at Premium Peanut. There he focused his time studying their robust mechanical systems and gaining overall understanding of engineering design in the production process. Within minutes of being on the job, Mr. Hill witnessed the engineering process in action as he saw employees facing a problem and working…

Loyce Tucker, age 17, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Tucker was born on February 5, 2005, in Ocilla, GA to Jonathan Tucker Sr. and Ashlie Muncey. Survivors include: Mother: Ashlie Muncey of Douglas, GA, Father: Jonathan Tucker Sr. of Ware County, GA, Brother: Jonathan Tucker, Jr., Brother: Dennis Tucker, Grandmother: Karen Guererro of Douglas, GA, Special Friend: Aliza Durham and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services…

A total of 545 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Spring 2022 Academic Honors List, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Robert Page. One hundred and fifty-five students earned a spot on the President’s List, 127 on the Dean’s List, and 263 on the Academic Honors List. Students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of study with a grade point average of 4.0 are placed on the President’s List for the semester. Students with a semester average of 3.5 to 3.9 on 12 or…

A top priority for the City of Douglas and our community is business development and growth. Businesses operating within the city limits of Douglas must have a current occupational tax certificate or business license on file with the Code Enforcement office. Any existing operating business on file with the city should have paid the business license fee prior to March 31, 2022. Any business operating within the city that has not paid for a 2022 Occupational Tax/Business License, will receive a penalty charge of $500 or greater. If a business is no longer in operation but the business…

When an unexpected illness or injury strikes, you want to Feel Better First. To continue serving the urgent care needs of our community, Coffee Regional First Care has opened a new clinic. Located next to Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s at 1301 S Peterson Ave, Suite B, in Douglas, the new clinic will replace the previous Shirley Avenue location. The clinic serves patients with acute or chronic illnesses and minor injuries that do not warrant an Emergency Room visit. Coffee Regional First Care offers a broad range of services, including an on-site lab for rapid COVID, flu and strep testing, basic imaging (x-ray),…