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For the first summer in memory, the city pool will not be open this summer due to COVID-19 guidelines. Some of the mandated guidelines included screening temperatures on entry, requiring lifeguards/aquatic supervisors to wear masks, and social distancing by limiting the number of swimmers allowed in the water and restrooms. In addition to closing for COVID-19, the city pool will be closed for major capital improvements, which are scheduled to begin Fall 2020. Once the pool reopens, citizens can expect to see a new pool house, wading pool, eight lane competition pool, and other amenities.

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. At the present time, there is one vacancy on the Library Board and one vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Volunteers must live within the city limits of Douglas. The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to make recommendations on matters involving planning, zoning, subdivisions and other land use issues. The following is a list of upcoming meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. Downtown Development Authority – July 8, 9am, Ashley Slater House,…

Thinking of relocating your business to downtown Douglas? Be sure to move your business to the “Zone.” A portion of Douglas’ downtown has been designated as a R.U.R.A.L. Zone by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. New businesses opening in the R.U.R.A.L. Zone can take advantage of the tax incentive program that was formed to stimulate investment, job creation, and economic development in the historic downtown area. Businesses that qualify can earn tax credits through the R.U.R.A.L. Zone program. The program offers three tax incentives: the job tax credit, investment credit, and rehabilitation credit. In order to be eligible…

Thinking of relocating your business to downtown Douglas? Be sure to move your business to the “Zone.” A portion of Douglas’ downtown has been designated as a R.U.R.A.L. Zone by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. New businesses opening in the R.U.R.A.L. Zone can take advantage of the tax incentive program that was formed to stimulate investment, job creation, and economic development in the historic downtown area. Businesses that qualify can earn tax credits through the R.U.R.A.L. Zone program. The program offers three tax incentives: the job tax credit, investment credit, and rehabilitation credit. In order to be eligible…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator A fun recipe for this week is called “Salted Nut Roll Bars.” You will need the following ingredients: 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 (10 oz.) pkg. Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips, 3 C. miniature marshmallows, and 1 (16 oz.) jar salted or dry roasted peanuts, divided. Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips and marshmallows, stir it all up, and microwave for about 2 ½ minutes, stirring often, until melted. Spread half of the peanuts into a greased 9” x 13” pan. Spread marshmallow mixture over peanuts. Top…

South Georgia State College student athletes and three SGSC teams earned All-Academic Awards from the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association). Twenty-eight individual SGSC Hawks earned at least a 3.6 GPA during the past academic year (2019-20), including seven who achieved perfect 4.0 averages. “At South Georgia State College, we emphasize that getting an education is the priority,” said Dr. Greg Tanner, SGSC Vice President of Advancement, Government Relations and Athletics. “Our coaches include study time before or after practices and are utilizing the services of SGSC’s Academic Success Center. They stress time management skills and incorporating study habits into…

The City of Douglas and Waste Industries continue to offer free residential Junk Drop-Off Days, twice a month, to help citizens rid properties of excess trash and large items. The upcoming dates for July will be Saturday, July 11 and 18, 2020 at the City Pole Yard located at 670 S. Pearl Avenue from 8:30am-12noon. Citizens must be in the drop off-line prior to 11:45am. Other drop-off dates for 2020 are as follows: Aug. 1 and 15, Sept. 5 and 19, Oct. 3 and 17, Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19, 2020. A dumpster will be…

Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Johnson Johnson, 59 of Alma, GA, passed away on July 3, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Jacksonville, FL and raised in Callahan, FL. She is the daughter of late John Kirkland Johnson II and Inez Johns Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her loving husband John Ernest Johnson (Ernie) of Alma, GA; daughter Emily (Cory) Tanner of Alma, GA; adopted daughter Kassie (Michael) O’Brien; brother JJ Johnson; special friends Bill and Paula Johns; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends also survived.…

Bishop John Jackson, known to his immediate family as John. Is celebrated this day – June 13, 2020. He was the pillar of the family, a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, uncle, father, a great provider, father to many, grandfather, great-grandfather to some, a dad to others, and a guiding light to many. His life journey began in Newton, Mississippi- January 4, 1951- by the union of the late Mr. L. B. and Mrs. Flora Lee Jackson. He was the second of the thirteen children. He attended school at Mary Hayes in Coffee County, and Appling County High…

Mr. Harmon Roosevelt Cales, age 82 of Douglas, passed away early Sunday morning, July 5, 2020 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehabilitation in Hazlehurst following an extended illness. Mr. Cales was born March 30, 1938 to the late Roosevelt Cales and the late Cammie Peagler Cales. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Janice Cales; a sister, Hildra Floyd; and a brother Calvin Cales, Sr. Mr. Cales was a native of Berkeley County, SC. He had been a machinist for 29 years. Mr. Cales owned and operated Cales Small Engine Repair from 2002-2017. He had to retire…