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South Georgia State College (SGSC), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) announced a historic collaboration that will provide education students an opportunity to obtain an elementary and special education four-year degree locally. With the signing of the articulation agreement on September 29, 2021, students can now seamlessly transfer from WGTC and CPTC into the Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education program at SGSC. The dream of a four-year program became a reality when SGSC partnered with the University of North Georgia in 2018 to design, develop and implement an elementary and special…

South Georgia State College (SGSC), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) announced a historic collaboration that will provide education students an opportunity to obtain an elementary and special education four-year degree locally. With the signing of the articulation agreement on September 29, 2021, students can now seamlessly transfer from WGTC and CPTC into the Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education program at SGSC. The dream of a four-year program became a reality when SGSC partnered with the University of North Georgia in 2018 to design, develop and implement an elementary and special…

Mr. Jack D. Tanner, age 94 of Douglas, Ga, passed away, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home in Douglas, Ga following a extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Pearl Tanner of Douglas, Ga. 3 Daughters: Saundra Lee Brady of and husband Eddie of Springfield, Pa. Lynn Rae Cain of Brookhaven, Pa. Tammy Kim Chesser and husband Steve of Springfield, Pa. 2 Daughters by Marriage: Betty Gail Lott of Douglas, Ga. Cheryl Jackson and husband Doc of Pearson, Ga. Brother: David Tanner and wife Patricia of Pearson, Ga. …

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Stapleton, 78, of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday, October 09, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born in Douglas, GA on May 30, 1943 to the late Wilbert Stapleton and Eva Troupe Stapleton. Mrs. Stapleton is survived by her Daughter; Tosha Oglesby (Mikie) of Douglas, GA; Son; Teddy Johnson (Juliana) Boggus of Douglas, GA; 5 Granddaughters; Emmy Oglesby, Jasmine Hagen, Aaliyah Oglesby, Mia Oglesby and Kaitlynn Johnson (Josh Velaquez); 2 Sisters; Geneva Hickox and Bonnie Conley (John) both of Douglas, GA. Visitation will take place Monday, October 11, 2021 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM…

Mr. Charles Rufus Overstreet, age 76 of Douglas passed away Friday afternoon, October 8, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Overstreet was born January 5, 1945 to the late Bernice Overstreet and the late Virginia Lucille Randleman Overstreet. Mr. Overstreet, a native of Norfolk, VA, had been a truck driver for D. L. Lee Meat Company for a number of years. He was of the Church of God Faith. Survivors include: 3 Children: Charles David Overstreet of Lexington, SC Tania Overstreet of Lexington, SC Amanda Overstreet of Georgetown, AL 2 Sisters: Carolyn Collins of Brunswick, GA Peggy…

Linda Karen McKee, beloved friend, sister and humanitarian was freed from her cancer battle on Friday, October 8, 2021. Linda was born on Friday, September 13, 1946. Linda was outspoken and fiercely loyal. Linda is a member of Saint Andrews Anglican Church, Father Cummings, Priest. She is a sister in the Coffee County, Red Hat Society, an auxilian at Coffee Regional Medical Center, a judge for the Georgia Barbecue Association and she supports many local and national charities, including Samaritan’s Purse, Coffee County Senior Citizens, American Cancer Society and many more. She already has Christmas boxes for 2 boys…

Brenda Sue Stodghill, age 68, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Satilla Hospice in Waycross, Georgia. Mrs. Stodghill was born on September 2, 1953, in Douglas, GA, to Samuel Vinson Stodghill and Annie Maude Harper Stodghill. Her survivors include: Daughter, Tabitha Renee’ Holtzclaw , husband Damon of Douglas, GA, Brother, Donald Stodghill, wife Elaine of Alapaha, GA, Niece, Donna Browning husband Lee of Adel, GA, Niece, Reagan Nugent, husband John of Alapaha, GA, Nephew, William Stodghill, wife, Missy of Nashville, GA, Nephew, Richard Stodghill, of Columbus, GA, 18 Great nieces and nephews, 4 Great-Great nieces and nephews, along with…

As we are coming into the fall months, seasonal illness will become more apparent. The seasonal flu (influenza) typically occurs in the fall and winter. However, most flu activity peaks between December and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends receiving a flu vaccine yearly as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Due to the strain COVID-19 has placed on our healthcare system, the need for receiving a flu vaccination is even more important this year. With COVID-19 infections continuing to be widespread in communities across Georgia, preventive measures are extremely…

Mayor Tony Paulk and participants from 17 counties in Georgia attended the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) District 11 Fall meeting in Douglas on Monday, September 27, 2021. “We were happy to host the GMA District 11 Fall meeting,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “We love to have officials from our region visit our great city and experience the hospitality of Douglas. Anytime we can welcome state officials to our city it’s a great day in Douglas.” GMA member cities had the opportunity to watch a GMA update, participate in an interactive Equity & Inclusion experience and receive a…

As the traditional Halloween day quickly approaches on Sunday, October 31, many citizens have questions regarding Halloween activities this year. In the Douglas city limits, trick-or-treating should take place between the hours of 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Homeowners participating in candy distribution are urged to turn porch lights on. If distributing candy, homeowners should wear gloves and masks. It is also recommended that children not be allowed to touch containers filled with candy. In order to minimize traffic in the Golf Club neighborhood, traffic will flow one-way on October 31, during trick or treating hours. Homeowners should make arrangements to…