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Mrs. Brenda Gail Hayes Anderson, age 57 of Douglas, GA passed away early Friday morning, October 29, 2021 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Anderson was born November 7, 1963 to the late James Albert Hayes and the late Cleo Taylor Hayes. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: James LaBon Hayes and a son, William Michael Anderson. Mrs. Anderson, a native of Bartow, FL, had retired from the Coffee County Board of Education, where she had taught Pre-K for 21 years. Survivors include: Her Husband: James William Anderson of Douglas, GA 2…

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Harrell, age 59 of Pearson, GA passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Sumter County, GA from a sudden death. Mr. Harrell was born November 28, 1961 to Mary Ellen Lairsey Harrell Maynard and the late Carl W. Harrell, Jr. In addition to his to father, he was preceded in death by his wife, IraSue Harrell; Step-Father: Clyde Gene Maynard; 1 Half-Sister: Gwendolyn Harrell Dixon; Paternal Grandparents: Carl Harrell, Sr. and Fannie Lee Day Harrell; and Maternal Grandparents: Louis Larisey and Rosa Bowen Lairsey. Mr. Harrell was a welder by trade. He had been employed by Fleetwood…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Junior/Senior 4-H members need to be working on completing their DPA presentations as well as their portfolios. Portfolio FINAL COPIES are due in the county 4‑H office by Friday, December 10. Your presentation needs to be ready now so you will have time to practice it before the competition. We want each of you to have a competitive portfolio and demonstration so you have a good chance of standing on the stage receiving a first-place award. Call or come by the 4‑H office today to sign up for a project (first come, first choice). 4‑H…

On Monday, October 18, 2021, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council recognized October as Pink Month in Douglas and Coffee County at its monthly meeting. The meeting also highlighted youth in the community and the Future Business Leaders of America program. Youth Coordinator Dinitra Williams shared an update for the Keep Douglas Beautiful (KDB) Committee. The KDB board has elected officers and have completed the Community Appearance Index. Newly elected officers for the Keep Douglas Beautiful Board are Dinitra Williams (President), Diana Harris (Vice President) and Courtney Dorsett (Secretary/Treasurer). The Community Appearance Index is a great tool used to keep…

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission hosted the annual Area Officials Appreciation Dinner at the event venue, The Farm, in Adel, Georgia on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. City of Douglas officials were in attendance and were recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for receiving Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) Funds, Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant funding, and establishing a Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS) within the Urban Redevelopment Area. “We are very happy with our partnerships with the Southern Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Receiving grants through their guidance…

A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Unison Mental Health Clinic for Adults on West College Park Drive in Douglas took place on the morning of November 3. This new clinic is made possible by a Community Development Block Grant to the City of Douglas with funding support from Coffee Regional Medical Center and Unison Behavioral Health. Leadership from all three agencies attended the ceremony together with representatives from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The clinic will expand access to mental…

COUNTRY Financial representative Earl Mayo is pleased to announce Coffee High School and the American Legion Post 515 as 2021 recipients of COUNTRY Financial Operation Helping Heroes $1,000 and $500 donation. The funds for the school were used to support the drunk driver safety demonstration at the school practice football field. The American Legion will use the funds to support the wreath across America Program. All veterans grave markers will receive a wreath starting in December. “It’s more important now to support your local community and the donations for the local schools and veterans needed especially this year,” said COUNTRY Financial representative Mayo.…

COUNTRY Financial representative Earl Mayo is pleased to announce Coffee High School and the American Legion Post 515 as 2021 recipients of COUNTRY Financial Operation Helping Heroes $1,000 and $500 donation. The funds for the school were used to support the drunk driver safety demonstration at the school practice football field. The American Legion will use the funds to support the wreath across America Program. All veterans grave markers will receive a wreath starting in December. “It’s more important now to support your local community and the donations for the local schools and veterans needed especially this year,” said COUNTRY Financial representative Mayo.…

The South Georgia State College Hawks trailed 36-29 at the half Wednesday night against Thomas University Reserve (TUR). It didn’t take long for the Hawks to erase that seven-point deficit in the second half and take flight to a season opening win. Led by Jayce Moore’s 18 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, five steals, and one blocked shot, the Hawks (1-0) outscored TUR 46-6 to open the second half on the way to an 87-60 win. “The guys came out a little nervous and tried to do too much in the first half,” said SGSC Head Coach Cory…

The interactive Veterans Museum is based on the idea that students in our K-12 schools can interact personally with actual veterans from different branches of service, who served during different eras of peace and/or conflicts, and different jobs in the military. Most students today do not really know the diversity of actual jobs and service careers that are available, or where in the United States or the world our military serve. The Interactive Veterans Museum is a simple concept where veterans are recruited from the local community to participate. This means that the veterans the students will interact with…