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The holiday season brings with it Christmas lights, decorations, cozy nights spent in front of a fire, and of course, Ellianos’ Holiday Lineup! This year’s seasonal sips include the classic Peppermint White Mocha Latte, Mint Cookie Freezer, and an all-new Eggnog Breve. These mouthwatering flavors come with a warning – they may have you singing Christmas carols in your sleep! The classic holiday flavor of peppermint collides with sweet white chocolate in the Peppermint White Mocha Latte, available hot, iced, or frozen. This is the perfect drink to sip while decorating your Christmas tree or stuffing your stockings! …

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mrs. Carol Morgan will be the Parade Marshal for the 57th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. As Parade Marshal, Mrs. Morgan will lead the annual Christmas Parade on December 4, 2021. “Carol Morgan continues to tell the history of our community. Because of her commitment to our community, the history of our community is preserved for future generations,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Our community is blessed to have a public servant of the caliber of Carol Morgan. Congratulations on your selection as the 2021 Festival of Lights Parade…

AJ Spencer’s tying three-point basket Saturday afternoon as time expired sent No. 15 South Georgia State College’s bench into a frenzy and the home crowd to its feet. It appeared the game against the Caldwell Tech Cobras was heading to overtime. Game officials ultimately ruled Spencer didn’t get the shot off in time, and the Cobras escaped with a 52-49 win in the Applebee’s Okefenokee College Classic. “One play never defines a basketball game, because there are so many other plays involved,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “We will continue to work and tip our hats to Caldwell Tech…

Mrs. Beatrice Kirkland Rhymes, age 91 of Brunswick, GA passed away early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at Bayview Nursing and Rehab in Nahunta, GA. Mrs. Rhymes was born July 26, 1930 in Douglas, GA to the late Allie Ricketson Kirkland and the late Elmer Lee Kirkland. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur (Doc) Rhymes, a brother Rev. E. J. Kirkland, a Granddaughter, Tiffany Cherie Griffis and a Grandson, James Brett Shepard. Mrs. Rhymes was a homemaker and a past Secretary/Treasurer of her church, Antioch Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: 5 Daughters: Marilyn…

Mr. Gary Wayne Spivey, age 72 of Douglas, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Spivey was born September 25, 1949 to the late Lonnie Spivey and the late Wynell Smith Spivey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Barbara Caves, Judy Vaughn and Jo Ann Spivey, and 1 Brother: Johnny Spivey. Mr. Spivey, a native of Douglas, GA, was a prominent Coffee County farmer. He had been employed as a school bus driver for 31 years with the Coffee County Board of Education. He…

Mrs. Elaine Knowles Pafford, age 63 of Ambrose, GA, passed away Monday morning, November 15, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Pafford was born April 2, 1958 to the late Daniel Jefferson Knowles and the late Betty Varnedore Knowles Arnold. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a Sister: Katherine Barber, Step-Father, Paul Arnold and a step-daughter, Desiree Barr. Mrs. Pafford, a native of Bacon County, was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include: Her Husband: Michael Pafford of…

Ms. Cindy Ophelia Duncan Irby of Willacoochee, GA passed away November 13, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Irby was born February 9, 1958 to the late Clifford Duncan and the late Mary Mildred Pike Duncan. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Irby. Ms. Irby, a native of Alabama, was the manager of Auto Zone here in Douglas for over 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Daughter: Jessi Alexandra Pike of Willacoochee, GA Sons: Jason Allen Mitchell of Douglas, GA William Jeremy Mitchell of…

Ms. Rachel Danielle Miller Lindsay, age 35 of Douglas, GA passed away November 12, 2021. Ms. Lindsay was born April 13, 1986 to Elmer Jackson Miller and Michelle Goodman Miller Taylor. She was preceded in death by a Paternal Grandmother: Shirley Miller, Maternal Grandparents: William Goodman and Emma Goodman. Ms. Lindsay, a native of Douglas, GA, had received her Master’s Degree in Special Education. She had been employed with the Coffee County Board of Education as a Special Education Teacher at Coffee High School for a number of years. Survivors include: 2 Children: Emilia Lindsay and Elian Lindsay both of…

Ms. Rosemary Whittle, aged 56, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA, following an brief illness. Ms. Whittle was born on October 31, 1965 in Coffee County, GA to the late Dred Whittle and Pricella Lane Arnold (Clyde). Survivors include: Daughters; Jeree Rayann Harper of Canton, GA, Marisa (Adam Raley) Carver of Dublin, GA, Son; Davin Ray “D.J.” (Kaitlyn) Harper Jr. of Bathe, ME, Brother; Wade (Vicki) Whittle of Tupelo, MS, Grandchildren; Melody Athena Hope Raley, Ayden Troy Raley, and Avery Elijah Raley. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was preceded in…

Ms. Rosemary Whittle, aged 56, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA, following an brief illness. Ms. Whittle was born on October 31, 1965 in Coffee County, GA to the late Dred Whittle and Pricella Lane Arnold (Clyde). Survivors include: Daughters; Jeree Rayann Harper of Canton, GA, Marisa (Adam Raley) Carver of Dublin, GA, Son; Davin Ray “D.J.” (Kaitlyn) Harper Jr. of Bathe, ME, Brother; Wade (Vicki) Whittle of Tupelo, MS, Grandchildren; Melody Athena Hope Raley, Ayden Troy Raley, and Avery Elijah Raley. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was preceded in…