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Irene “Shirley” Simmons, age 89, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Broxton, Georgia. Mrs. Simmons was born on September 22, 1931 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Morgan Sidney & Addie Mae Todd Moon. Mrs. Simmons was a homemaker and a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church, Broxton, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Simmons, son, Osborn “Skeet’ Newell, 3 brothers and, 2 sisters. Survivors include 2 daughters, Margie Anderson (Donald) of Douglas, GA and, Linda O’Neal (Dennis) of Broxton, GA; 3…

Russell Clark Durden, Sr., age 89, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Durden was born on September 29, 1931 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the son of the late John Lawton and Martha Peterson Durden. Mr. Durden was a retired Consultant Engineer with HWC & Associates and was a veteran of the United States Army. Sgt. Clark Durden served January 12, 1951 to January 11, 1954, serving during the Korean War. In 1951 with the 7th Division, Regiment (RCT) Regimental Combat Team and was wounded in September of 1951.…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

By Kevin Tatum University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Each year, senior 4-H members (9th – 12th graders) have the opportunity to compete in District Project Achievement (DPA) around February. However, due to COVID-19 this year’s competition was held May 31 and June 1. Junior and Senior Project Achievement competition entails a 4-H member selecting a project, working on their project throughout the year, assembling a portfolio on their project work, leadership, citizenship, and other activities, researching their project in order to put together a demonstration on this topic. They will then present their demonstration at DPA at Rock Eagle. If…

The Douglas Lions Club has a new President. Joe Sports took the gavel from JoLynn Grantham at the Lions Club’s annual banquet, held recently at the Douglas Golf and Country Club. Outgoing President JoLynn Grantham presented several awards to Lions Club members who went above and beyond in their duties during 2020-2021. Those receiving Lion Awards were: Cathy Williams (Lion of the Year), Blondale Thomas (President’s Award), Philip Smith (Outstanding Lion) and Aaron Shearl (Outstanding Lion). In her President’s report, Lion Grantham spoke on the yearly service projects and the success of the Big Buck Contest while facing several…