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Mrs. Bonnie L. Bennett, age 59 of Waycross, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, Fl. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband: Danny Bennett of Waycross, Ga. Daughter: Dawn Coffee and husband Craig of Willacoochee, Ga. Son: Ben Bennett of Springdale, Ar. Mother: Betty Jean Hester of Folkston, Ga. Brother: Warren Brown and wife Renae of Douglas, Ga. Sister: Vicki Brown Hale and Tim Carter of Folkston, Ga. Stepchildren: Briana, Lucinda, Danny and family. Grandchildren: Jase…

Carolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit have jointly announced their intention to pursue a merger. Under the terms of the Letter of Intent (LOI), which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both Associations, the combined entity would form the largest Ag lending cooperative in the Southeast. Based on the two Associations’ current portfolios, the merged entity would begin with over $4.2 billion in gross loan volume serving more than 24,800 stockholders with more than 475 employees. The two Associations would operate as AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA. The combined Agricultural Credit Association would serve 147…

The Wiregrass Foundation of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has received a $1,000 donation from Walmart in Douglas, Georgia. The donation was given through the companies’ Community Grant programs and will support students at Wiregrass with scholarships. Associates recently presented Wiregrass Tech’s Executive Director of Fundraising, Crissy Staley with the gift. To learn more about all of Wiregrass’ programs visit wiregrass.edu. Wiregrass is currently accepting new students for Summer Express and Fall Semester. Summer Express classes begin May 31 and Fall Semester begins August 16. If your business would like to learn how you can donate to any Wiregrass program,…

Shirley Ann Mauldin, age 73 of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Pinewood Manor in Hawkinsville, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Mauldin was born on October 1, 1949, in Nicholls, Georgia, to the late Warren J. Teston and Lorene Surrency Teston. Survivors include: One Daughter; Debra Diane McClellan (James) of Booneville, MS, Two Sons; Robert McMillan of Waycross, GA, Ronald McMillan of Nicholls, GA, Seven Grandchildren; Karla Hodge, Sarah Hodge Martin, Jacob Hodge, Courtney Royals, Robbie McMillan, Leela McMillan, Jesse McMillan, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends on…

Mr. Roger Lee Vincent, Sr., age 73 of Douglas, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2022 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Vincent was born June 24, 1948 to the late Harvey L. Vincent, Sr. and the late Vivian Lavenia Butler Vincent Walker. Mr. Vincent, a native of Bacon County, was retired from Vincent Electric Service and Repairs. Survivors include: His wife: Donna Carter Vincent of Douglas, GA Daughter: Pamela Marie Vincent of Douglas, GA Son: Roger L. Vincent, Jr. of Douglas, GA Brother: Harvey L.…

Mr. Waymon Donald Ricketson, age 86, of Broxton, GA, passed away Thursday morning May 26, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Ricketson was born November 8, 1935 to the late Robert Taft Ricketson and the late Fannie Lott Ricketson. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Stevie Ricketson: 3 Brothers: Vilas Ricketson, R. T. Ricketson and J. M. Ricketson; 6 Sisters: Ivella Smith Gillum, Mary Alice Ricketson, Juanita Foskey, Juanelle McCallum, Ruby Johnson and Dorothy Griffin Thurman. Mr. Ricketson, a native of Coffee County, was a prominent Jeff Davis County…

Mr. Lamar Zanders age 69 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 24, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA. Mr. Zanders was born August 25, 1952 to the late Herbert Zanders and the late Eliza Zanders; 2 Brothers: Bradford Zanders and Billy Wayne Zanders and 2 Sisters: Mary Francis Davis and Glenda Faye Hartly. Mr. Zanders, a native of Coffee County, was an auto mechanic with Reggie’s Auto Repair. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors Include: Daughters: Jennifer Zanders and Stacy Zanders both of Nashville, GA Grandchildren: LaJacqalyn…

On Friday, May 27, 2022, the City of Douglas held a historic ribbon cutting in Douglas and Coffee County to officially re-open Davis-Wade Park and introduce the community to the new Roger C. Johnson Aquatic Center and Roper Miracle Field. Many citizens were on hand to celebrate the occasion with family members of the late Parks and Recreation Director, Roger Johnson, and the late City Commissioner Johnnie Lee Roper. The ceremony got underway with Mayor Tony Paulk presiding and welcoming everyone to the occasion. “To see this day has filled my heart with many emotions”, stated Douglas Mayor,…

It’s been over 75 years since the largest air armada the world had ever seen lifted into the skies over Europe, but on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 31, June 1 and 2 history will come alive when three vintage warbirds roar into Douglas, Georgia, led by the most iconic aircraft of WWII: the B-17 Flying Fortress. Presented by the Commemorative Air Force, the B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders is one of only three remaining that are actively flying in the U.S. today. This aircraft was the first Flying Fortress to be restored solely for the sake of…

The Coffee County Board of Education named three new administrators at this week’s called board meeting. Amy Hughes was named the new principal for Westside Elementary. Completing her 26th year in education, Mrs. Hughes has served as a teacher and Academic Coach prior to her role in administration. For the past eight years, she has served as the Assistant Principal for Instruction on the Westside campus. Randy Drew, who has served as the Assistant Principal for Instruction on the campus of Ambrose Elementary for the past five years, has been named the Principal of Coffee Middle…