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Georgia Lottery Corp. President and CEO Gretchen Corbin has announced that the $983 million jackpot winner from the Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing came forward Friday, Jan. 2 to claim the largest lottery prize in Georgia history. The winner selected the cash option, which amounts to $453.6 million before taxes. Although the winner opted to remain anonymous, as permitted by Georgia law, they shared some special details, including that they are from Georgia and have family members who have benefited from the Georgia Lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship. “We are thrilled to celebrate Georgia’s record-breaking jackpot winner and their life-changing start to…
Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to recognize Douglas National Bank (DNB) for its continued partnership and a significant $200,000 contribution through the Rural Hospital Tax Credit program. Over the past three years, DNB has donated a total of $650,000 to CRMC through the tax credit program, placing the bank among the top contributing community banks in the state. “We are proud of our partnership and continued association with CRMC,” said Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Douglas National Bank. “At DNB, our mission extends beyond banking. As a true community bank, we are committed to supporting key pillars…
Stay informed and get involved! The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend public meetings or consider joining a volunteer board. Below is the January 2026 schedule for boards and committees. All meetings are open to the public, and your participation is always welcome. Meeting Schedule:
The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Division reminds all businesses operating within the city limits that the deadline to renew Occupational Tax Certificates (business licenses) is quickly approaching. Business owners operating within the city should pay their occupational tax prior to March 1, 2026. To ensure timely renewal, business owners should be prepared to: For more information about business license renewal or operating a business within the City of Douglas, contact the Code Enforcement Division at (912) 389-3460 or email Code Enforcement Supervisor Mary Mireles at mmireles@cityofdouglasga.gov.
Marcus R. Plymale, age 71, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Plymale was born on June 25, 1954, in Coffee County, GA to the late Curtis and Becky Plymale. Survivors include: two sisters, Sarah (Darren) Shrouder of Douglas, GA and Jane (Tony) McPherson of Tifton, GA; two brothers, Steve (Diane) Plymale of Laurinburg, NC and Earl (Paulette) Plymale of Nashville, GA; one step-sister, Nina (Al) Davis of Cordele, GA; 11 nieces and nephews: Ashley (Maria) Plymale, Becky (Clifton) Solomon, Emily (Frank) Crowe, Jud (Carrie) Davis, Parker (Melissa) Borland,…
Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also projects a severe flu season. If you have not gotten a flu shot yet and have no medical conditions preventing you from doing so, the Department of Public Health strongly urges you to take advantage of the health benefits the flu vaccine provides as soon as possible. The CDC recommends that individuals over the age of six months receive a once-yearly flu vaccine – not just…
Kevin King, age 65 of Douglas, Ga passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on October 12th, 1960 to the late James Morris King, and Irma Ruth King Hatfield. His survivors include one son, Daniel King of Douglas GA; six grandchildren, Jeremy King of Ambrose GA, Ali (Gabe) Smith of Huffer GA, Nation King, Andon King, Brooklyn King, and Brielle King all of Douglas GA; two great grandkids, Cannon Youngblood and Dawson Drake Smith; one brother, Roy Brent King; and one sister, Bettina Renee Stewart. He was preceded in…
Emma Davis, age 75, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Davis was born on April 18, 1950, in Bacon County, GA, to the late Emory Lee Bryant and Vessie Mae Pringle. Survivors include: one daughter, Tina Davis (Roger) Bullock of Douglas, GA; two sons, James Owen (Darlene) Davis of Jasper, GA and Robert Eugene (Shellie) Davis II; eight grandchildren, Jake Davis, Josh Davis, Cameron Davis, Ashton Davis, Brittany Grantham, Brandon Bullock, Scarlett Davis, and Laurel Davis; one sister, Naomi Waldron; two brothers, Eulice Bryant and Larry Bryant; eleven great…
Perry Lee Fregien, age 72, of Douglas, Ga passed away on Wednesday, December 30th 2025 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Fregien was born to the late Fredrick & Kathlene Fregien on September 16th, 1953. He is survived by his wife, Helen Fregien; two daughters, Christina (Jesse) Fletcher of Fitzgerald GA and Gloria (David) Poole of Milton FL; two brothers, Kelly Fregien of California and Lonnie Fregien of Jud ND, four grandchildren, Joseph Kissoon of Albany GA, C.J. Fletcher of Fitzgerald GA, Allison (Trey) Mallet of Perry GA and Brittany (Alex) Nowlin of Priceville, AL; two great grandchildren,…
Irma Ruth Merritt, age 87, of Wray, Ga passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 following an extended illness. She was born on August 12th, 1938 to the late Leaston Harper and Thelma Batten Harper. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Gail Arnold; six grandchildren, Cory Merritt, Lindsey Merritt, Casey Merritt, Cameron Ray, Chandler Arnold, and Zachary Arnold; and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leaston and Thelma Batten Harper; her beloved husband John Harold Merritt; son, Johnny Dewayne Merritt; and brother, Edsel Harper. Funeral services will be held Sunday January 4, 2026, at…
