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Ms. Opal Lynn Peterson, age 52 of Douglas, passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, following a short illness. Ms. Peterson was born October 29, 1967 to Opal Sutton Peterson and the late Roy Earl Peterson. Ms. Peterson, a native of Coffee County, was employed in Quality Assurance at Pilgrim’s Pride in Douglas. Survivors include: Sons Brandon Earl Williams and Jimmy Shane Logue both of Douglas, GA; mother Opal Sutton Peterson of Douglas, GA; brothers Johnny Keith Youngblood and Joe Kenneth Youngblood both of Douglas, GA; grandchildren Levi Roy Williams, Hailey Elizabeth Beasley…

Mrs. Mattie Benton, age 94 of Dothan, AL (formerly of Douglas, GA) passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2020 at Extendicare Nursing Care in Dothan following an extended illness. Mrs. Benton is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Travis Adkison of Dothan, AL; and a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debra Benton of Glennville, GA; grandchildren Leslie and Dwight Standridge, April Adams and Trent and Robin Adkison; great-granddaughters Abra Adams and Dalice Adkison. In addition, Mrs. Benton is survived by several sisters, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 1,…

Joyce Hope Carver, age 77 of Douglas, passed away in the early morning hours of June 23rd from a stroke at Coffee Regional Medical Center under the care of Bethany Hospice and her daughter. Joyce was born on November 28, 1942 in Broxton to Benjamin Hoyt Hope and Eunice Lee Day. She was married almost 56 years to Alton Carver, the love of her life. Her family was her heart and soul. She had two children, Erica Leigh Carver, her ever-present caregiver of 10 years and son, Kevin Alton Carver and wife, Heather Cason Carver. The lights of her…

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 and 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…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Kate Paylo, D.O., FAAPMR, to Douglas as the lead physician of their newest specialty office, CRH Pain Management. Dr. Paylo is a double Board Certified, fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Management Specialist with over 11 years of experience in her field. She completed both her Anesthesia/Pain Management Fellowship and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the University of Virginia where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Paylo’s specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of pain conditions including the spine, musculoskeletal, and nerve-related disorders. She has also served as a dissertation…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator This week’s recipe is called Fiesta Quesadillas. It makes four servings, two quesadillas each. You will need the following ingredients: 1 cup diced red or green pepper, 1 cup diced zucchini, 15 ounce can of pinto beans, 8 – 7” flour tortilla (soft taco size), 1 cup of shredded 2 percent cheddar cheese, 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, ¼ cup light Ranch dressing, and 2 tablespoons salsa (mild or medium). Make the Ranch Sauce by mixing ½ cup yogurt and Ranch dressing in a small bowl. Set aside. Make the Zesty Sauce by…

The computer programming degree at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College now includes Python, a widely renowned scripting language. This allows computer programmers to utilize the 20-plus years of maturity and its constantly updating library of frameworks. It utilizes a loosely typed syntax that makes development quick and easy. “Wiregrass is excited to offer this to our computer programming students,” shared Andy Powell, Computer Information System Technology Programming Instructor. “The average salary for an entry-level Python Developer in the United States is around $70,000 per year. In Georgia, the average salary is around $120,000 per year.” Python is used in…

The Community Foundation of Coffee County (CFCC) has announced that its grant program will award one or two significant grants this fall, rather than several smaller grants, and a total of $10,000 is available. The program is accepting grant applications from now until Sunday, August 15, 2020 at Noon. Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants that support impactful and innovative programs Visit cfcga.org/grant/cfcc for more information on the application process. CFCC’s Community Grant Program awards grants to organizations in Coffee County and the immediate surrounding area. Applications will be considered from nonprofits, higher education, and faith-based…

Mr. James H. “Bud” Hutcheson, age 94 of Douglas, passed away Friday evening, June 19, 2020 at The Landings of Douglas following an extended illness. Mr. Hutcheson was born November 25, 1925 to the late Sammie Hutcheson and the late Addie Johnson Hutcheson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Ricketson Hutcheson; son Donald Hutcheson; and three sister, Pauline Parsons, Ann Sweat and Sally Swinehart. Mr. Hutcheson, a native of Coffee County, was a retired contractor as a home construction builder. He was a member of Parkview Calvary Holiness Church. Survivors include: Son…

Ms. Thelma Lucille Merchant Lott, age 93 of Douglas, passed away Friday evening, June 19, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Lott was born December 27, 1926 to the late Jessie Merchant and the late Lavada Moore Merchant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph “J. J.” Lott; a grandson, Terry Scott Jarrard; and seven brothers, Howard Merchant, Collan Merchant, Shelley Merchant, David Merchant, Glenn Merchant, Pete Merchant and Edward Merchant. Ms. Lott, a native of Atkinson County, was a homemaker. She was a member of…