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Ms. Sandra Lee Stone Pierce, age 78 of Douglas, passed away early Thursday morning August 6, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Pierce was born May 19, 1942 to the late James Garfield Stone and the late Agnes Mae Easterling Stone. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, James Stone, Lon Robert Stone, Dorothy Mae Kinder and Wanda Darlene Mossage, and three grandchildren, Donnie Ray Tanner, Jr., Charles Troy Tanner and Cindy Marie Bounds. Ms. Pierce, a native of East Bank, WV, had lived in the Douglas area for many years.…

Mr. Harry Branch Hightower, age 86 of Ambrose, passed away Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Hightower was born September 24, 1933 to the late Roy Hightower and the late Florence Althea McDonald Hightower. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Roy Hightower, Maurice Hightower and Thomas Hightower. Mr. Hightower, a native of Lowndes County, had been employed in construction by Acousti Engineering. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Survivors include: His wife of 58 years, Charldine McKinnon Hightower of Ambrose, GA; children Tammy Hightower of…

CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic is asking patients to love their feet by being aware of certain conditions and complications associated with non-healing wounds. When it comes to foot care, the wound center staff knows that healthy feet are vital to the happiness and activity level of a patient. Approximately one out of every four Americans with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime. Because foot ulcers can take weeks or months to heal without treatment, hospitalization is sometimes required. CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic can help reduce that risk if an ulcer is reported…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator For this week’s recipe, I found a simple recipe called “Fruity Peanut Butter Pitas.” You will need the following ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 whole wheat pita pocket halves, ½ medium thinly sliced apple, and ½ medium firm banana sliced. In a small bowl, blend the peanut butter, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread inside the pita bread halves and fill with the apple and banana slices. You may substitute other fruit to your taste if so desired. For some great…

Motorized carts are allowed on Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) approved areas throughout Douglas. Motorized carts must be registered through the City of Douglas Marshal’s Office. Motorized carts must weigh less than 1,300 pounds and cannot exceed 20 miles per hour. If the vehicle does not comply, it cannot be legally registered or used on approved roadways/paths in the City of Douglas. Drivers of permitted motorized carts must have a valid state issued driver’s license as well as adhere to all traffic laws. When registering for a motorized cart permit, owners must provide the vehicle identification number, cart year…

The City of Douglas Community Development Department is looking for volunteers for the executive board of the newly formed, Keep Douglas Beautiful, a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate. KAB affiliates are community-based and represent communities that range in geographic area, population, and budget. “We need energetic individuals to help take an active role on this board,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “We have citizens in our community who work tirelessly to keep Douglas beautiful and litter free. These are the people we are looking for to serve on the board.” KAB builds community affiliates through a step-by-step process. The…

William Burt Evans, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Evans was born on December 8, 1944 in Haslett, Michigan, the son of the late Frank Evans and Elizabeth Myers Evans. Mr. Evans was owner/operator of Evans Construction Company specializing in dry wall/metal framing, was a heavy equipment operator and a minister. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Evans was a member of Church of God of Anderson, Anderson, Indiana and attended First Congregational Christian Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was…

Marilyn Sue Sellers, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sellers was born on November 24, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Russell Bordine and Veda Wilma Pratt Bordine. Mrs. Sellers was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Earl “Matt” Mathews and son-in-law, Wayne Baker. Survivors include her son, Darwin Earl “Kelly” Mathews II (wife Nancy) of Englewood, TN; three daughters, Sue Ann Taylor (husband Ricky) of Waynesville, GA,…

By Amanda Hayes Dr. Logan McCool knew that a career in medicine was going to be the path he wanted to take after witnessing his grandmother, a nurse, run a free clinic in their hometown of Des Moines, Iowa. As he volunteered at the clinic, the desire to help people and solve problems grew deeper and deeper. His grandmother’s selfless demeanor in her career field was just the inspiration that the young impressionable Logan needed to launch his own dream career in the field of healthcare. As a senior in high school, Logan had the opportunity to complete…

The Fall Semester 2020 is quickly approaching, and South Georgia State College is preparing for online classes and in person instruction to begin Monday, August 17, 2020, at the Douglas and Waycross Campuses and at the Entry Program at Valdosta State University. Time is quickly running out; now is the time to complete the application process if you haven’t already done so. Prospective students are encouraged to visit www.sgsc.edu for information about admissions, associate and bachelor degree programs, scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Admitted students should check their SGSC student email about class schedules and payment deadlines. SGSC planning to…