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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…

Coffee Regional Medical Center’s 2022 Community Health & Wellness Fair is fast approaching. Open to everyone, Saturday, October 8 will be an educational health and wellness day filled with fun and fitness. This event will be held on the campus of Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. Open to the public, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, there will be health and wellness screenings, educational booths, and interactive activities for all ages. Discounted blood panels will be offered again at this years’ health fair. These panels are $40 each (can be paid by cash or check) and include: Lipid…

Ms. Amy Lynn Royal Dotter, age 47 of Douglas, GA passed away late Sunday evening 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: 2 Daughters: Brianna Lynn Klark of Hinesville, GA Anna Burgess of Douglas, GA 1 Granddaughter: Avery Klark of Hinesville, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends Memorialization will be by cremation. …

Mr. Richard B. Hancock, age 88 of Wilmington, NC passed away early Saturday morning, September 24, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington, NC following an extended illness. Mr. Hancock was born February 18 1934 to the late Hiram Hancocck and the late Cora Minchew Hancock. The following is a tribute of personal memories written by Mary Ann Griffin for her father. My brother and sisters and I have had a great Dad for our 60+++ years. He was always our protector, provider, teacher and our inspiration of what to be in our own…

Gerald Ashley Vickers, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Mr. Vickers was born on January 2, 1939, in Willacoochee, GA to the late Jack David Vickers and the late Mary Margaret Faircloth Vickers. Survivors include: Wife: Frances Lott Vickers of Willacoochee, GA, Daughter: Sylvia Ann (Roy) McWilliams of Ty Ty, GA, Son: Ashley Glynn (Christie) Vickers of Tifton, GA, Brother: Jack Robert Vickers of Douglas, GA, Sister: Mary Joyce Grisson of St. Augustine, FL, Two Step Sons: Robert (Twyla) McClendon of Douglas, GA and Ronny (Virginia) McClendon of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren: Henry McWilliams,…

Robert Eugene Sengel, age 89, of Ocilla, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mr. Sengel was born on March 24, 1933. Survivors include: Special Friend: Ada Lemmond Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 11:00AM at Roberts Cemetery with Glen Sharp officiating. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Martha Lois Deaton Mobley, age 76, of Abbeville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Mrs. Mobley was born on April 25, 1946, in Lamar County, GA to the late Homer Deaton and the late Gladys Burch Deaton. Survivors include: Two Sons: Wiley (Veronica ) Mobley of Griffin, GA and Kyle Mobley, Brother: William Deaton of Pearson, GA, Sister: Azalee Corbett of Douglas, GA, Five Grandchildren: Vanessa Hawk, Joel Mobley, Billy Joe Mobley II, Joey Mobley and Jenni Mobley, Four Great Grandchildren: Natalie Hawk, Cailey Hawk, Genevieve Mobley and Ryan Mobley. She was preceded in death by:…

The National Hurricane Center is predicting the possibility of 4-6 inches of rain with winds of 25-40 mph between Wednesday beginning at 8 PM through early Sunday morning. The degree of weather Douglas and Coffee County will receive depends on the path that Hurricane Ian takes and is subject to change. Currently, the path is showing that the hurricane has shifted the storm further to the east of Douglas-Coffee County. As the storm makes it way to our area, the City of Douglas is taking precautionary measures to prepare for the storm. At this time, the Red Cross…