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Christopher M. Wooten, age 49, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Jefferson County Hospital. Mr. Wooten was born on March 17, 1972 the son of the late J.C. Wooten and Linda Jernigan. Mr. Wooten worked as a planner with Southwire and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include 2 sisters, Darlene Higdon (Stuart) of Fort Rock, AL and Kylene Hartline (John) of Fort Payne, AL; brother, James Wooten (Jamie) of Batavia, Ohio; several nephews and cousins. Memorialization is by cremation. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kara Sue Nugent Cash, age 49, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Cash was born on May 18, 1972 in Duval County, Florida the daughter of Jerome and Sue Ellen Bruce Nugent. Mrs. Cash was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include husband, James W. Cash of Jacksonville, FL; 2 daughters, Jaden Cash of Jacksonville, FL and, Haylie Sue Mctyre of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sons, Jesse Cash of Jacksonville, FL and, Jerry Austin “A.J.” Mctyre III of Jacksonville, FL; parents, Jerome & Sue Ellen Bruce Nugent of…

According to Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson, on Friday, June 25, Telfair County deputies, along with the assistance of the Oconee Drug Task Force, Georgia State Patrol, Lumber City Police Department, and Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Main Street address which ended in the arrest of Darrell Conaway. The seized drugs included approximately 4.3 ounces of crack cocaine, 7 grams of powder cocaine, 21 grams of methamphetamine, 23 grams of marijuana, and 6 oxycodone pills. Officers charged Conaway with trafficking crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and oxycodone.…

Georgia School Board Association (GSBA) is pleased to announce that Coffee County Schools Vice Chair Bryan Preston from District 4 has been installed as the president of the Georgia School Board Association Board of Directors after serving this past year as president elect of the GSBA Board of Directors. The GSBA Delegate Assembly was held on June 23 and the officers were approved for the year beginning July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. The duties of the president include presiding over meetings of the Delegate Assembly, the executive committee and the board of directors. Officers of the GSBA Board…

Several citizens have contacted the City of Douglas expressing concerns for the renovations that will soon be taking place at Davis Wade Park. Davis Wade Park has six tennis courts that will not be demolished and will remain for public use while the Miracle Field and Swimming Pool construction is taking place. Parking for the tennis courts will be in the city parking lot on Letitia Avenue and W. Ashley Street. “Over the past several days, citizens have contacted our office concerned about the tennis courts and the construction that will be taking place soon at Davis Wade Park,”…

The City of Douglas Fire Department would like to encourage citizens to practice safety with fireworks and would like to make the public aware of a few facts about the Fireworks law. The State of Georgia allows for consumer fireworks to be sold statewide. According to 2018 Georgia legislation, fireworks can be used during the hours of 10am and 9:00pm. However, on the last Saturday and Sunday of May for Memorial Day, July 3rd & 4th, Labor Day, and on December 31st (extended to 1:00am on January 1st), fireworks can be used during an extended time from 9:00p.m.-11:59…

Students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College learned recently that their hard work is paying off. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and supporters of the college, ten students were awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. Those receiving scholarships for Summer Semester were: Sam Manley, Farmers and Merchants Scholarship (Radiology – Valdosta Campus); Andrea Oliver, CJB Industries Scholarship, (Cosmetology – Valdosta Campus); Ansley Alvis, Georgia Strickland Scholarship, (Networking Specialist- Valdosta Campus); Dalton Arnold, Darwin and Carrolyn Zeigler Memorial Scholarship, (Business Technology – Valdosta Campus); Samantha Boling, Flora Fourakers Scholarship…

Kevin D. Tatum, County Extension Coordinator, Coffee County Coffee County 4-H enjoyed three summer activities during the month of June. On Monday, June 14, and on Thursday, June 17, 4-H members traveled to Valdosta to the Wild Adventures Theme Park. They were able to enjoy rides, see exotic animals, and have fun in the water park. The students were able to enjoy a buy one day, get a second day free ticket. On Friday, June 18, 4-H members traveled to Macon to enjoy an evening at the Macon Bacon baseball game. While at the ballpark, they enjoyed unlimited…

With the 2021-2022 school year beginning Monday, August 9, the Coffee County School System has openings within various elementary schools for students to participate in their Pre-K Program. Georgia’s Pre-K Program is open to all eligible four-year-old children in Georgia. The program provides a safe environment for children to learn, laugh and grow and it is a wonderful prerequisite to kindergarten. To participate in the program, children must be four years of age on or before September 1 of the upcoming school year and be a resident of Georgia. There are a limited number of openings so register…

The City of Douglas, First National Bank of Coffee County, and other great partners will host the 2021 Freedom Fest July 4th celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at JC Adams Municipal Park – Jardine Stadium. The gates will open at 6 p.m. and stadium seating will be provided. Admission and parking are free. There will be general/food vendors and fireworks at dark. Special thanks to our 2021 sponsors First National Bank of Coffee County, City of Douglas, Charles Lewis Construction, Premium Peanut, Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, Julian and Ada Meeks, and Brooks Auto Parts. For more information, please call (912)389-3401 or…