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The Douglas Rotary Club welcomes its board of directors for 2025-2026. The twenty-five member service organization seeks to advance the service ideals of Rotary International by investing time and resources in programs for children and youth, community development, disease prevention, family support, environmental health, and leadership development. The board of directors for this year are President Jim Cottingham, Treasurer John Day, Past President Clay Lott, Director Tom Smith, Past President Robert Preston Jr., and Secretary Mark Miller. Douglas Rotarians meet on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the Covered Wagon, 2639 US-441 South in Douglas. Visitors and prospective members…

Mrs. Marsha Hope Woodruff Lowe, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Jacksonville, FL. She was the only daughter to the late Bill and Clara Dell Woodruff. Mrs. Lowe earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. She took great pride in being a homemaker to her family. Mrs. Lowe and her husband enjoyed taking tours to Hawaii, Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, and Yellowstone National Park. They relished their time at Surfside Beach, SC where their children and grandchildren spent time together. She was…

Join the Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department (DCCPRD) for Parks and Recreation Month to celebrate how Douglas and Coffee County is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of neighborhood parks and recreation activities. Parks and Recreation Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the City Pool, located at 807 W. Bryan Street. “Parks and Recreation Month is July, and our recreation department wants to thank all involved with recreation and special programs throughout the year, especially our players who worked hard this past year,” says Parks and Recreation Director Stevie…

On July 12, 2025 at approximately 2:07 p.m., officers with the Douglas Police Department responded to a call regarding a shooting that took place near the intersection of McLean and Sears Streets. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The subject was quickly transported to a local hospital for initial treatment, before being airlifted to another medical facility for further care. The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the event or has any information related to the case is urged to contact Sgt. Robert Sprinkle at the Douglas…

Dr. Walter “Gary” Huckaby went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday July 13, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born in Douglas, Georgia on December 28, 1953, to Walter Cecil Huckaby and Nell Steptoe Smith. He graduated from Coffee County High School in 1973 and earned a degree in Biology at Valdosta State College in June 1975. Gary went on to study at the Medical College of Georgia before obtaining his Pharmacy degree at the University of Georgia in 1980 and a Pharmacy Doctorate degree in 2002. He worked at…

The Douglas Stingrays wrapped up an exciting summer season by finishing second overall in the state at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class B Championships — just a few points shy of the top spot. While the team had its sights set on the championship title, the Stingrays still have plenty to celebrate after an impressive season filled with hard work, growth, and determination. Over the course of the summer, these athletes dedicated countless hours to practice and competition. Their commitment paid off with strong performances throughout the season and especially at the State Meet. We are incredibly…

Rosendo Vega Martinez, age 40, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Martinez was born on November 24, 1984, in GuanaJato Mexico to the late Alfonso Martinez and the late Maria Felicidad Vega. Survivors include: one son, Rafocel Martinez of Douglas, GA; six brothers, Luis Martinez, Sergio Martinez, Raul Martinez, Guadalupe Martinez, Fernando Martinez, Gregorio Martinez; three sisters, Anayeli Martinez, Engracia Martinez, and Lorensa Martinez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Felicidad Vega and father, Alfonso Martinez . The family will receive friends Sunday, July 13, 2025 from…

The GBI has arrested and charged Robert Allen Kline, age 51, of Lexington, Georgia, with Aggravated Assault and Violation of Oath of Office. Kline is a former Greene County Sheriff’s Office deputy. On Monday, July 7, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m., the Greene County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist with a use of force investigation after they learned a Greene County Deputy tased a person in handcuffs. The preliminary investigation revealed that on Sunday, July 6, at about 12:00 a.m., Greene County deputies responded to a wreck and arrested a person for driving under the…

A 19-year-old allegedly lied about being a juvenile, attempted to flee when an officer tried to arrest him, then punched the officer in the groin before being taken into custody. According to an incident report from the Douglas Police Department, on June 27, 2025, just before 11 p.m., an officer stopped at the North Madison Avenue Park when he saw two individuals in the park. One of the individuals “demanded to know why I was getting out with them.” The officer told the men they were being detained and were not free to leave. The report says that Deuntra Wesly…

Bruce Arnold, age 56, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 30th, 1968, the son of Mr. John Arnold and the late Jean C. Arnold. His survivors include: sis beloved wife, Gail Arnold; three sons, Chandler (Alayna) Arnold of Douglas, GA, Zachary Arnold of Douglas, GA, and Cameron Ray of Garfield, GA; two grandchildren, John Wade Arnold and Jackson Arnold; three brothers, Greg Arnold of Waycross, GA, Allen (Kelly) Arnold of Douglas, GA, and Tim (Laurie) Arnold of Nicholls, GA; two sisters, Felicia…