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Mr. Troy Franklin Blasingame, age 72 of Douglas, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 2020 at Coliseum Health System in Macon, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Blasingame was born May 3, 1948 to the late Harry E. Blasingame and the late Nora Thompson Blasingame. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Cameron Blasingame. Mr. Blasingame, a native of Coffee County, was a talented musician and he also installed floor goods. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Douglas. Survivors include: His wife: Carolyn Bailey Blasingame of Douglas, GA Daughter: Bethany Dollar…

Paul Jimenez, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Dorminey Medical Center, Fitzgerald, Georgia. Mr. Jimenez was born on August 6, 1936 in Ramsey, Texas the son of the late Victor Garcia-Jimenez and Jesusa Salazar. Mr. Jimenez retired from the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Lott Jimenez, brother, Jessie Jimenez and three sisters, Angie Hermann, Lucy Contreras and Mona Delos Santos. Survivors include two daughters, Paula Burns…

Donna Jean Mercer, age 42, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Monday November 30, 2020. Mrs. Mercer was born on June 27, 1978 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late James Stokes and Linnie Jean Anderson Carter. Mrs. Mercer was a waitress at Old Times. Survivors include two sons, Austin Hutto of Carrollton, GA and Jordan Craig of New Hampshire; five sisters, Kathy Ashworth of Pearson, GA, Amanda Mandez of Dunkirk, NY, Renee Taft of Douglas, GA, Susan Smith of Jesup, GA and Ann Fussell of Douglas, GA; brother, Paul Davy Taft of Douglas, GA; two…

Lurlyne Cox Stevens, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stevens was born on October 27, 1938 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Austin Cox and Oppie Lee Yarberry Cox. Mrs. Stevens was owner/operator of Carol’s Nursery and was a member of Rocky Pond Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Carroll Stevens, daughter, Vera Denise Drummond and a brother, J.D. Cox. Survivors include daughter, Jackie Hathaway of Douglas, GA; son, Steve Carroll Stevens…

Lurlyne Cox Stevens, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stevens was born on October 27, 1938 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Austin Cox and Oppie Lee Yarberry Cox. Mrs. Stevens was owner/operator of Carol’s Nursery and was a member of Rocky Pond Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Carroll Stevens, daughter, Vera Denise Drummond and a brother, J.D. Cox. Survivors include daughter, Jackie Hathaway of Douglas, GA; son, Steve Carroll Stevens…

Lurlyne Cox Stevens, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stevens was born on October 27, 1938 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Austin Cox and Oppie Lee Yarberry Cox. Mrs. Stevens was owner/operator of Carol’s Nursery and was a member of Rocky Pond Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Carroll Stevens, daughter, Vera Denise Drummond and a brother, J.D. Cox. Survivors include daughter, Jackie Hathaway of Douglas, GA; son, Steve Carroll Stevens…

Lurlyne Cox Stevens, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stevens was born on October 27, 1938 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Austin Cox and Oppie Lee Yarberry Cox. Mrs. Stevens was owner/operator of Carol’s Nursery and was a member of Rocky Pond Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Carroll Stevens, daughter, Vera Denise Drummond and a brother, J.D. Cox. Survivors include daughter, Jackie Hathaway of Douglas, GA; son, Steve Carroll Stevens…

Dr. Scott Thigpen at South Georgia State College in Douglas, Ga., recently received national recognition for reaching a significant milestone in the nursing profession. For 30 years, Dr. Thigpen has consistently maintained CCRN® certification offered through AACN Certification Corporation and is being honored this year by the corporation and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. CCRN certification is one of the most advanced professional credentials that can be achieved by a nurse in the field of acute/critical care. As a result, the CCRN credential is highly regarded as recognition of advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the care of…

The City of Douglas was chartered on December 10, 1895. To conclude several small ceremonies, that were held in October and November, in conjunction with the 125th Celebration, the City of Douglas will have an early birthday party. In combination with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which is being organized by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Douglas will include a Community Birthday Party. Plans are to have a large birthday cake, reading of the Charter, and commemorative giveaways. All festivities will take place on Friday, December 4, 2020 beginning at 5pm at Atkinson Plaza. …

The University of Georgia Alumni Association has unveiled the 2021 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. UGA received 429 nominations for the 2021 list. Surcheros Fresh Mex, based out of Douglas, made this most recent list. The 2021 Bulldog 100 celebrates organizations from over two dozen industries, including agriculture, construction, health care, nonprofits and software. Of the 100 businesses, 81 are located within the state of Georgia. In total, two countries, nine U.S. states, and the District of Columbia are represented in this year’s Bulldog 100. This year’s list of fastest-growing…