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The City of Douglas hereby gives notice that the City of Douglas will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, 5pm at the CE Weir Center located at 307 East Bryan Street, Douglas, Georgia, 31533. The purpose of this meeting will be to seek public input regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Public participation is considered essential to the development of the final plan of upgrades to be adopted for a “Notice of No Significant Impact” by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division. The City of Douglas is committed to ensuring compliance and works to…

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, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Historic Preservation Committee, and Air Base Preservation and Development Committee. 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 December 2021 meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. Downtown Development Authority – December 8, 9AM,…

Willie Crews, born September 21, 1924 in Moniac, Georgia, passed away December 2, 2021. Married to Molly Ann Crews, he is predeceased by his previous wife Betty Jean Crews, his mother Ethel Crews, his father Lewis Crews, and three sisters: Sarah Howard (Isaiah), Susan Sigers (Ralph), and Daisy Mattox (Ernest). He is survived by three sons: William L. Crews (June), Daniel L. Crews, Allen D Crews (Mary). Two stepchildren: Evelyn Beasley (Brian), Charlie Spivey (Kim). 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren. One brother, Raymond (Vivian). Two sisters: Mazie Barlow (Gene) and Violet Crews. …

Rebecca Mims Butler, a nursing major from Hazlehurst, received the George P. Donaldson award at Thursday’s fall commencement ceremony at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The award honors the top associate degree graduate participating in the ceremony. The recipient receives a plaque and a check for $500 from the ABAC Alumni Association, which sponsors the award and conducts the interviews which lead to the selection of the recipient. George P. Donaldson was president of ABAC from 1947 until 1961. He is perhaps the most beloved ABAC president of all time because of his love for people and his love…

Mr. Travis E. Ursrey, age 78 of Pearson passed away, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta following a brief illness. Survivors include: Wife: Sandra Higgs Ursrey of Axson, Ga. 2 Sons: Gary Allen Ursrey and wife Janie of Yuma, Az. Brian Everett Ursrey of Atlanta, Ga. Daughter: Belinda Kay Ursrey and Dale Wiley of Blackshear, Ga. 6 Brothers: Raymond Ursrey and wife Vicki of Hazlehurst, Ga. Randy Ursrey and wife Debra of Beechmont, Ky. …

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Edwards Deal, age 65, of Broxton, Georgia entered into rest on Saturday December 4, 2021. Mrs. Deal was born on November 3, 1956 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Ralph Harris Edwards Sr. and the late Elyse McLean Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Mims and Judy Courson. Cynthia worked as a Media Specialist with the Coffee County School System, was a member of Douglas First Baptist Church and a member of the Daughters of the King Sunday School Class. Survivors include…

Mr. Silas Michael “Coach” Goss, aged 72, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Coach Goss was born on January 23, 1949 to the late Thurman Prince “Buddy” Goss and Nancy Ann Phillips Goss. His survivors include his Sister; Rosemary Preston of Powder Springs, GA, Niece; Michelle Cook (Jason) of Powder Springs, GA, two Special Sons; Jose Castanon (Brandy) of Valdosta, GA, Juan Castanon (Lisa) of Bloomingdale, GA, and five Special Grandchildren; Tobias Castanon, Kinlee Castanon, Alessandra Castanon, Ariella Castanon, and Selena Castanon. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 10,…

Rene Santos, age 55, of Douglas, Georgia entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Santo was born on November 3, 1966 in Mexico and is the son of Augustina Saleron and the late Lorengo Santos. Mr. Santos was a caregiver and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his mother, Augustina Saleron of Douglas, GA; 4 sisters, Hilda Bardomiano of Broxton, GA, Beneda Santos of Mexico, Maria Astudillo of Douglas, GA and Elestina Jesus of Dallas, Texas; 4 brothers, Rafael Bardomiano, Pablo Santos, Antonia Santos and Gaudencio Bardomiano all…

Operation Gucci, a months-long drug investigation in Douglas, resulted in the arrests of James Robinson and Demarcus Holland, both of Douglas, on a variety of drug charges. Another investigation yielded two more arrests. Operation Gucci began in June and focused on the residence at 915 Martin Luther King Drive. As a result, officers seized over 13 ounces of marijuana, 21 grams of heroin, 24 grams of cocaine, nearly 3 ounces of molly, and over $6,000. Robinson and Holland were arrested and charged with: possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute possession of a firearm during the…

Operation Gucci, a months-long drug investigation in Douglas, resulted in the arrests of James Robinson and Demarcus Holland, both of Douglas, on a variety of drug charges. Another investigation yielded two more arrests. Operation Gucci began in June and focused on the residence at 915 Martin Luther King Drive. As a result, officers seized over 13 ounces of marijuana, 21 grams of heroin, 24 grams of cocaine, nearly 3 ounces of molly, and over $6,000. Robinson and Holland were arrested and charged with: possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute possession of a firearm during the…