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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Douglas for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2020. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the programs, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area…

The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association has selected South Georgia State College’s Jayce Moore as the Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. Moore, a 6’3″ sophomore from Douglas Ga., averaged 16 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.6 steals, 1.3 blocks, and four assists in last week’s games against North Florida Prep, South Georgia Tech, and Gordon State. For the season, Moore is averaging 12.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. His rebounds per game average is second in the GCAA. Moore is currently in the top five in the GCAA in the following categories – offensive rebounds…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Miguel Diaz Ibanez, age 86 of Axson, who passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Mr. Ibanez was born in Durango, Mexico. He was the son of the late Fernando Diaz & Juana Ibanez. Survivors include: Wife: Magdalena Graciano; Children: Fransisco Diaz, Maria Diaz, Miguel Angel Diaz, Magdalena Diaz, Jesus Diaz, Juanita Diaz, Aurora Diaz & Antonia Diaz; 21 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation will take place beginning at 6:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral Services will be…

Mr. Charlie Wayne Spires, age 64 of Douglas, passed away Saturday morning, January 8, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Spires was born December 1, 1957 to the late Luther Allen Spires and the late Velma Corrine Patton Spires. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Rhonda Spires and a brother: Billy Joe Spires. Mr. Spires, a native of Coffee County, was a truck driver with P & M. He attended Southview Church of God. Survivors include: Children: Shonda Spires and Meagan Spires both of Douglas, GA Clinton Spires of Cairo, GA Brothers: Donnie Spires and…

Wilma Fussell Brigmond, age 90, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Pruitt Health in Ocilla, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Brigmond was born on January 31, 1931, in Coffee County, Georgia to the late Eddie Fussell and Beadie Harper Fussell. Survivors include: Daughter, Joyce Cliett of Douglas, GA, Daughter, Jana (James) McMillan of Lake Park, Ga., Son, Darrell Brigmond of Ambrose, GA, Eight grandchildren, and Seventeen great-grandchldren. Mrs. Brigmond was preceded in death by: Her Husband; Ira Brigmond; Father, Eddie Fussell, Mother; Beadie Harper Fussell, Three Brothers; Harvey Fussell, Edsel Fussell, Dan Fussell…

A second half scoring run by South Georgia State College broke open a close game against the Gordon State Highlanders and lifted the Hawks (12-4, 1-1) to a 70-51 win Saturday afternoon. Trailing 31-30 at halftime, SGSC took the second half lead (33-31) within the first three minutes and led 36-34 with 16:18 remaining in the game. The Hawks went on a 14-2 run over the next 3:39 to extend their lead to 50-36. SGSC used the next six minutes to stretch the lead even further, holding the Highlanders to only seven points while building a 62-43 lead. …

In 2020, the City of Douglas was designated as a RURAL Zone by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Downtown businesses that are located within the RURAL Zone may qualify for tax credits relating to property purchase, rehabilitation costs, and job creation. Investors who purchase a building in the RURAL Zone may receive an Investment Tax Credit which is which is equivalent to 25% of the purchase price of the building. A business owner who rehabilitates a business in the Zone may qualify for a Rehabilitation Tax Credit equivalent to 30% of qualified rehabilitation costs. If a business in the…

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. Currently, there are vacancies on the Ethics Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, Keep Douglas Beautiful Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on one of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit https://www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of January 2022 meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. Air Base Preservation and Development Committee – January 10, 12PM, at the Douglas Municipal Airport, 440 Elton Brooks Blvd. City…

The Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department has various facilities available for rental to the public. Facility fees have gone unchanged for numerous years and evaluation of the facility fee structure has resulted in an increase of rental for some buildings, ballfields, and parks. “We have not increased rental fees in several years even though operating costs and maintenance costs have increased,” says Stevie Young, Parks and Recreation Director. “This increase is needed to keep the buildings in good condition for customers.” Monies collected in rental fees are contributed to the general fund with the City of Douglas…

Optima Chemical Group LLC is pleased to announce it has received the Gold Performance Improvement Award for exemplary efforts in improving environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), the leading trade association representing specialty and fine chemical manufacturers and service providers. Optima Chemical is a longtime participant of SOCMA’s ChemStewards®, a rigorous and innovative program that promotes ongoing facility efforts in areas of environmental, health, safety and security. Stewart Fletcher, Optima Chemical’s Operations Manager, received the Gold Performance Improvement Award on behalf of the company during SOCMA’s virtual Annual Meeting on…