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As longtime members of St. Illa Baptist Church in Douglas, Angie Atkinson and her family take to heart the scriptures that read, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me,” Matthew 25:40 (NIV), and “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” Colossians 3:23 (NIV). At a very young age, Angie Atkinson learned from her mother, Myrtle Chaney, how to sew. Although a nearly forgotten craft by younger generations, sewing has been a family affair for Angie, Myrtle, and Angie’s two daughters, Alana, and…

The only way to SAFELY open up our economy is to be measured and diligent using the safety precautions that have been in place. Please don’t leave your home without using these precautions each and every time. Hand Washing (thorough, 20 seconds or more). Wear a Mask When in Public (especially when inside stores). Social Distancing (maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from anyone not living with you). Avoid Crowds. Sanitize items that may have been near an infected person before touching them or bringing into your home. If you’re sick, please stay home. Be aware…

What happens when South Georgia State College theatre students have a question about a play? Of course, they contact the playwright! This is exactly what happened recently in Katherine LeRoy-Lawson’s Theatre Appreciation online classes. The classes had been studying Pretty Fire by Charlayne Woodard and the students were asking questions about the playwright and other characters in the script. “The students had questions that I simply could not answer,” explained Ms. LeRoy-Lawson. “I reached out to Ms. Woodard to see if she would be available to speak to the students about Pretty Fire and her career. She responded with a gleeful yes!” Ms. Woodard,…

Mrs. Pauline Lott Miller, age 87 of Douglas, passed away late Wednesday evening, April 22, 2020 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following and extended illness. Mrs. Miller was born May 1, 1932 to the late William Roy Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Winston Miller; children Jimmy Miller, Keith Miller and Betty Sue Gowen; grandchild Jared Rutland; great-grandchildren Kalie Lott and Karoline Lott; and siblings Lucille Griffin, Loleta Haskins, Arlie Lott, W. R. Lott, Elisha Lott and Raymond Lott. Mrs. Miller, a native…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator This week’s easy recipes comes from the UGA SNAP-ED’s Food Talk, Four Fruit Infused Water Recipes. The first recipe is for Peach Blueberry Water and the list of ingredients includes 8 cups cool water, 1 peach sliced, and ½ cup blueberries. For all four recipes, you would use 8 cups of cool water. For Cucumber Lemon Water, use ½ English cucumber, sliced, and 1 lemon, sliced. For Apple Cinnamon with Cider Vinegar, use 1 apple, sliced, 1 stick cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. For Watermelon Lime Water, use 1 cup cubed watermelon…

It is with great sadness that we announce passing of Mrs. Florence Carter Jackson on April 19, 2020. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Carter Jackson family during their time of bereavement. Graveside funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Douglas City Cemetery. Mother Florence Carter Jackson was born on March 31,1931 in Mora, Georgia to the late Mr. Arthur Davis and the late Annie Bell Gaskin. Mama, as she was lovingly called, was a caring and loving person. She always had her door open to anyone who needed a place to…

Corporal Dallon Thomas Croker USMC, age 23, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Navicent Health, Macon, Georgia. Mr. Croker was born on April 17, 1997 in Douglas, Georgia, the son of Steven Croker and Shannon Dawn Mancil Sirmans. Dallon was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps, station at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejune, NC as a machine gunner. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas Croker and Laura Vazquez. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Shannon Dawn and Troy Sirmans of Douglas, GA; father, Steven Croker and fiancé Christina of…

Mr. James Lewis Freeman, age 76 of Ray City, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, following an extended illness. Survivors include: Daughters Amy Lynn Ferris and husband, Chris of Douglas, Ga. and Vicki Lee Roberts and husband, Terry of Ray City, Ga.; grandchildren Jarrett and Cody Ferris, T.J. Roberts, Jaimee Ferris Carter and husband, Tyler, Brittany Culliver and husband, Eric, and Dustee Arnold and husband, Joshua; and great-granddaughter Ella Leigh Carter. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Freeman will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Sweetwater Cemetery in Pearson with Rev. Gerald Gardner officiating. Please note that due to restrictions…

Mr. Joe “Bud” Hall, age 72 of Fitzgerald, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. Survivors include: Sons Timmy Hall of Nashville, Ga., Ronald Hall and wife, Dawn of Locus Grove, Ga., and Joseph Hall of Barnesville, Ga.; daughters Tina Corley and husband, Jason of Meansville, Ga., Joann Muhs and husband, Kenny of Yulee, Fla., and Dawn Hall of Willacoochee, Ga.; brothers Chester Hall and wife, Verneil of Willacoochee, Ga. and Buck Hall and wife, Jerry of Ocilla, Ga.; sisters Sally Luke and husband, Elmer of Willacoochee, Ga., Possum Brown of Willacoochee, Ga.,…

Joy Dawn Dickson, age 47, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Dickson was born on July 20, 1972 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of Ralph Putman and Leona Ruth Harrell Christian. Joy worked as a shipping secretary with R.W. Griffin and was a member of Deberry Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leon and Maggie Harrell and Israel and Ludell Merritt Christian. Survivors include her husband, Jack F. Dickson of Douglas, GA; son, Trever Jackie Dickson of Douglas, GA; parents, Ralph and Ruth Christian of Broxton, GA;…