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Mr. Calvin G. McDonald, age 59 of Douglas, Ga., passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Daughters: Amber McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Amanda McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Brandy Kersey and husband Christopher of Douglas, Ga. Brothers: Fred McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Luke McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Sue White and husband Doodle of Pearson, Ga. Laverne Carver and husband Craig of Pearson, Ga. Ruth McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Special friend: Peggy Meeks of Douglas, Ga. Grandchildren: Tyler Harper, Logan McDonald, Bailey Morgan, and Liam Green. Several nieces, nephews, and…

Mr. James Alvin Davis, age 81 of West Green, GA passed away Monday afternoon, December 14, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born September 5, 1939 to the late Hiram Davis and the late Sally Rachael Hartley Davis. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Zanders Davis. Mr. Davis, a native of Atkinson County, was a farmer by trade. He attended West Green Baptist Church. Survivors include: Children: Alvin Davis and wife Debbie of Douglas, GA Randy Davis of West Green, GA Louise Ortiz and husband Reinaldo of…

Mrs. Jean Pope Bowlin, widow of the late Rev. Lilburn L. Bowlin, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, surrounded by members of her family in Douglas, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd H. “Pete” Barnwell, second husband, Lilburn L. Bowlin, daughter, Cherie Barnwell Farmer, stepson, Dan Bowlin, and stepdaughter, Judy Whitten. She is survived by: 1 brother, Lonnie Hugh Pope of Griffin, GA; 2 sons, Hal (Joyce) Barnwell; Sage (Cindy) Barnwell of Douglas, GA; 3 daughters, Pamela (Steve) Griggs of Greensboro,…

In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, all Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Campuses and Adult Education sites will be closed to the public beginning December 21, 2020 through January 8, 2021. December 21 through 23 and January 4 through 7, Wiregrass employees will be working to assist new applicants and returning students applying for Spring Semester via virtual methods such as emails, phone calls, video chats, virtual meetings, and by appointment only. Spring Semester classes will begin on January 11 for all academic classes following all CDC recommended guidelines. Essential functions for operating the college during this time will continue…

Walmart Transportation has made a $50,000 donation to assist with the expansion of the Diesel Truck Maintenance program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. In response to the generous donation, the college has named a classroom the “Walmart Diesel Technology Lab.” Walmart General Transportation Manager Bill Sleeth shared, “The industry is down 60,000 drivers right now. If current trends continue within eight years, there will be a shortage of 160,000 drivers. The industry is seeing similar shortfalls with qualified Diesel Technicians. The economy as a whole depends heavily on the transportation industry. A shortage in drivers and technicians can hurt Walmart’s business and…

Due to low registration numbers for basketball and the continued climb of COVID-19 cases in Douglas and Coffee County, the Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation is cancelling the 2020-21 basketball season. For those who have registered for basketball, the option of receiving a refund is being offered at this time. To request a refund, please email with name, address, and phone number to nwilkerson@cityofdouglas.com or macosta@cityofdouglas.com. If you do not have internet access or an email address, please call 912-384-5978. The next registration for the Parks and Recreation Department will be baseball and softball. Registration will be January 4-January…

South Georgia State College will close Friday, December 18, 2020, at noon for the holiday season. SGSC will reopen Monday, January 4, 2021, and spring semester classes will begin on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Douglas and Waycross Campuses as well as the SGSC-Valdosta State University Entry Program. SGSC will increase the face-to -ace course offering for the spring 2021 semester coupled with hybrid and online course delivery options. Prospective students are encouraged to visit www.sgsc.edu for information about admissions, associate and bachelor degree programs, scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Students who are interested in attending SGSC this…

Mr. Leroy Sapp, Jr., 82, of Thousand Oaks, CA., passed away November 5, 2020, after a long and valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Coffee County, Ga., he was born July 17, 1938, to Leroy Sapp, Sr. and Rosa Brigmond Sapp. His widow is Gloria Yinger Sapp, a native of Etters, Pa. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lurlyne Sapp McDuffie of Brockton, Ga. Survivors include three sons, Michael Alimane of Spokane Valley, Wa., Patrick Sapp of Hilliard, Ohio, and Stephen Sapp of Newbury Park, Ca.; three grandchildren, Tyler, Kiarra and Quinn Sapp; and one great…

Eugene Everett Davis, age 88, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at residence. Mr. Davis was born on May 2, 1932, in Nashville, GA to the late William Oren Davis and Velma Linnie Gaskins Davis. Mr. Davis had served in the Korea War and was a building inspector for Coffee County Commissioners’ office. Survivors include: Daughter, Rhonda Kay (Carlton) O’Neal of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren, Carla Melissa O’Neal, James Carlton O’Neal, Jr., Andrew Warren O’Neal. Brother, Vernon (Juanita) Davis of Howell, GA, Sister, Latrell Rogers of Alapaha, GA. Several Nieces and Nephews and grandchildren. He was a preceded by a son, Donnie Eugene…

Lorell C. Harrell, age 77, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Harrell was born on October 27, 1943 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Robert Harrell and Agnes Trowell Harrell. Mr. Harrell retired as a sales associate with Robert Fender Chevrolet and was a member of Bushnell Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Harrell and a granddaughter, Brittany Floyd Evans. Survivors include his wife, Linda Harrell of Ambrose, GA; two sons, Greg Harrell (Eva) of…