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A real-life horror story happened to a female shopper at Walmart around 8 p.m. on Halloween night. According to a report obtained from the Douglas Police Department, Clayton Bryant Lundy, 30, allegedly sexually assaulted a female in the baby department. The report states that the female victim told officers that between 8 and 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 31, Lundy approached the victim from behind and pulled out a pocket knife. He pressed the knife against her neck with his right hand and he reached around her with his left arm. The report states that Lundy told the victim…

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package. In this law, state and local governments receive a total of $350 billion in assistance, under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The City of Douglas will receive a total of $4.6 million. Several acceptable uses outlined in the bill for ARPA funds include but are not limited to support for public health, addressing COVID-19 Economic Impacts, replacement of lost public sector revenue, providing premium pay for essential workers, and investing…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the alligator snapping turtle as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposal follows a review of the best available science that indicates decades of overharvesting for domestic and international meat consumption, impacts from nest predation, recreational and illegal harvest and collection, and fishing activities are taking a severe toll on the turtle, which can grow up to 249 pounds. “These magnificent reptiles are sometimes called the dinosaurs of the turtle world because they look very prehistoric,” said Leopoldo Miranda-Castro, the Service’s Regional Director for the South Atlantic-Gulf and Mississippi-Basin regions. “The impacts of overharvesting and other human activities, along with the reality that they take up to 21 years to reproduce combined…

Mr. Paul “Bunky” Tyre, Jr., age 85 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Michael Tyre and wife Melinda of Douglas, Ga Daughter: Paula Brady and husband Scott of Windermere, Fla. 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren, and several other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Tyre will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home Chapel in Pearson with Elder Alton Carver officiating. The interment will follow in Ben James Cemetery in Blackshear, Ga. at 3:00 P.M.. …

Mr. Roger Terry White, age 73 of Axson, passed away, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following a brief illness. Survivors include: Son: Josh White of Axson, Ga. Daughter: Brandi Yeates and husband, Brandon of Warner Robins, Ga. Brother: Larry White and wife, Joanne of Interlachen, Fla. Sister: Debra Sally Mizell of Douglas, Ga. 3 Grandchildren: Nathan White and wife, Erynn Slade White and wife, Lindsey Rachel White Great-Granddaughter: Oliver Shea White Several nieces, nephews along with several other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for…

Mr. Terrell Jordan, age 44 of Manor, passed away, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at his home in Manor following an extended illness. Survivors include: Mother: Elizabeth McGovern of Manor, Ga. Father: Jimmy Jordan and wife Betty of Waycross, Ga. Brother: Buddy Jordan and wife Donna of Broxton, Ga. Sister: Rhonda O’Berry and husband Kenny of Manor, Ga. Aunt: Emma Ruth Strickland of Manor, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Jordan will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at Tanner Missionary Baptist…

Mrs. Bonnie Corbitt, age 79 of Pearson, passed away, Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Satilla Hospice in Waycross following a short illness. She was born in Kirkland on January 14, 1942, daughter of William Edmond and Helen Giddens Hindman. Mrs. Corbitt was a homemaker and attended Sunnyside Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bobby Corbitt. Survivors include: Son: Russell Andrew “Andy” Williams Brother: James Hindman of Axson Several other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Corbitt were held Monday, November 1, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunnyside…

Mr. Lester Bryant Davis, age 65 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Friday, October 29, 2021 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. Survivors include: Wife: Becky Courson Davis of Pearson, Ga. 2 Sons: Marshall Lewis Davis of Pearson, Ga. Andrew Joshua Bryant Davis and wife, Alyssa of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Brittany Jordan and husband, Eric of Pearson, Ga. 3 Brothers: Larry Davis and wife, Betsy of Manor, Ga. Timothy Dale Davis and wife, Alphine of Manor, Ga. George Davis and wife, Aleta of Pearson, Ga. 2 Sisters: Brenda Stone of Pearson, Ga. Lessie Youngblood and…

Mr. William David McNeal, age 96 of Tampa passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Advent Health in Tampa. Survivors include: Wife: Elmarie Ruth McNeal 2 Sons: Gary McNeal and wife Lynn David McNeal, Jr. and wife Ann 5 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, and several other relatives also survive. Graveside services for Mr. McNeal will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at Willacoochee City Cemetery in Willacoochee. The interment will follow in Willacoochee City Cemetery. Attendees are asked to comply with the current guidelines and standards regarding containment of the coronavirus…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Peggy Sue Carter Spivey, age 62 of Douglas, who passed away Tuesday, November 02, 2021. Services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Joseph Cochran will officiate with burial in the Tanner Cemetery. Ms. Spivey was born in Douglas, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Milton Carter & Molly Cooper Carter and was preceded in death by: Sister: Glenda Music; Brother: James Carter. Ms. Spivey was a homemaker and was a member of…