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On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and City of Douglas presented valuable information about Georgia’s Airports and the economic impact of Georgia Airports to the Joint Study Committee on Airport Infrastructure and Improvements at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. Mayor Tony L. Paulk represented the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport before the Joint Committee. Mayor Paulk addressed the Joint Committee on the economic impact of the Douglas Municipal Airport, the importance of the airport to industrial development efforts, shared success stories due to the airport, and the community…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) recently provided debt relief to a number of SGSC students thanks to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education. SGSC used $68,716.19 of HEERF funds to discharge student debt for overdue unpaid balances for 137 students who were enrolled on or after March 13, 2020. SGSC President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers said, “Many of our students have encountered hardships throughout the time of this pandemic. We are here to support them academically and personally, but there is also a financial need that should be…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Georgia 4-H will be hosting an American Idol online audition day specifically dedicated to 4-H members and 4-H alumni ages 15-28 on Friday, September 24. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in auditioning, please send an email request to cwoods@uga.edu and Mrs. Woods will get you the online link information. Remember, you must be a 4-H member or 4-H alumni ages 15-28 years of age to audition. CLOVERLEAF PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT Students in 4th-6th grades interested in participating in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (DPA) need to get signed up for their project and started…

Mr. Jerry Wayne Leavens, age 75, of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Leavens was born June 7, 1946 to the late Otto Leavens and the late Thelma Roberts Leavens. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Daniels Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Douglas, GA was a self employed diesel mechanic for many years. He was also a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Tammy Louise Leavens and special friend Junior Gilbreath of…

Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Ewens Davis, age 78, passed away Saturday morning, September 11, 2021, at her residence following a short illness. Ms. Davis was born September 3, 1943 to the late Aubrey Cleo Ewens and the late Arlen Kuski Ewens. Ms. Davis, a native of San Francisco, CA, had retired from South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA as a Medical Transcriptionist. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Karen Register and husband Calvin of Woodbridge, VA Chanel Gray and husband Jake of Nicholls, GA 2 Brothers: Dennis Ewens and Steve Ewens both of Missouri Special Friend: Karen Howard of Missouri 7 Grandchildren…

Hazelean Worth, age 86, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Worth was born on April 17, 1935 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Calvin & Emma Davis Carver. Mrs. Worth was a retired cashier working for A&P Grocery Store and was member of Broxton Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Silvery and a son, Robert Lamar Worth, Jr. Survivors include husband, Robert L. Worth of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, John W. Worth (Judy Marie) of Broxton,…

Sammy Tyrone Thomas, age 63, of Louisville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Thomas was born on June 25, 1958 in Douglas, Georgia the son of Vivian Stapleton Blackstone and the late Sammy J. Thomas. Mr. Thomas worked as a carpenter for Local 283 and was a member of Central Baptist Church, Louisville, Georgia. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Thomas and a granddaughter, Mykaela Monge. Survivors include son, Wesley Thomas (Melody) of Harlem, GA; daughter, Tasha Aguirre (Fredy) of Martinez,…

Eveline Sewell Bryce, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Mrs. Bryce was born on June 23, 1938 in Dade City, Florida the daughter of the late William Dennis & Lonnie Lee Hutchison Sewell. Mrs. Bryce was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur James Bryce, Jr., son, Edwin M. Bryce, sister, Regenia Fales and step-father, Leon Stith. Survivors include 2 daughters, Debra Montoya (Jimmy) of Douglas, GA and, Theresa Leggett (Scott) of Young Harris, GA; 8 grandchildren,…

Mrs. Connie Rene McCarty, 65 of Douglas, Georgia, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born in Ocilla to the late James and Mona Simmons. She was the first born of three children with siblings Judith Adams of Fitzgerald, GA and Michael Simmons of Wrightsville, GA. Mrs. McCarty was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Allen McCarty Studios. She is survived by her husband, Allen McCarty of Douglas, GA and two sons, James (Kristine) Ginn of Jacksonville, FL, Matthew (Ashlyn) McCarty of Parrish FL, as well as her step-son, Wayne (Pam) McCarty of Douglas, GA. Her grandchildren…

Mrs. Betsy Burch Hutcheson, age 78 of Milledgeville, GA, formerly of Douglas, GA, passed away Thursday morning, September 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville, GA following a short illness. Mrs. Hutcheson was born May 16, 1943 to the late Dennis Burch and the late Beadie Varnedore Burch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Homer Cecil Hutcheson and a sister Estelle Stubbs. Mrs. Hutcheson, a native of Coffee County, was a co-owner and operator of Hutcheson Milling Company. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Tori Gober of Greensboro, GA Vickie Lucas of Indianola,…