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Wiregrass works to address adult literacy crisis Georgia’s annual Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is September 8-14, 2019. This is time set aside to remind everyone all that reading, writing, and basic math remain an elusive target for 36 million adults nationwide, including many in our community. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is part of a national network of organizations that work every minute of every day to end the adult literacy crisis. According to ProLiteracy, the leading membership organization advancing the cause of adult literacy and basic education in the nation, more than 36 million adults in the U.S. lack the most basic literacy skills, and 15…

4-H officer training set for September 17 Kevin Tatum University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Cloverleaf (5th & 6th grade) 4-H members who are elected to serve as an officer for their club are asked to attend the upcoming 4-H Officer Training Workshop on Tuesday, September 17. The training will take place at the First Baptist Church in Douglas starting at 5:30 PM with dinner. Parents should plan to pick their children up around 7:30 PM. County Goat Show The Coffee County 4-H and FFA Goat Show will be held on Saturday, September 21, starting around 9:30 AM, at Coffee Middle School in the Billy Walker Livestock Facility in Douglas. Please…

Mildred Porter Stevens, age 76, of Douglas, passed away on Monday September 2, 2019 at Irwin County Hospital. Mrs. Stevens was born on April 8, 1943 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Joseph Charlie Porter and Rosa Lee Trowell Porter. She worked as a store manager with the Salvation Army and was a member of St. Illa Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by herhusband, Johnny Verlon Stevens; daughter, Mary WenoaStevens; two granddaughters, Amanda Stevens and Samantha Stevens; sister, Lenora Miller; and two brothers, Jimmy Porter and Buck Porter. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Bowen of Douglas and Donna Delgado (husband…

Ms. Mary Lee Scott Lott, age 82 of Broxton, passed away early Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Ms. Lott was born February 25, 1937 to the late James D. Scott and the late Flora Wiginton Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Solomon Clarence Lott, who passed away in 2013; one brother, Bryce Scott; and one sister, Eloise Gregory.Ms. Lott was a native of Hamilton, Ala. She was co-owner of Lott’s Trailer Park in Belle Glade, Fla. She was a member of Belle Glade Church of God in Belle Glade and she attended…

Infant ZaxtonKaseBurnsworth gained his angel wings on August 28, 2019 at the Irwin County Hospital. He was born to his mother and father Jared and Kandice Burnsworth. Zaxtonwas truly loved by many whom never meet him. Other than his parents Zaxton is survived by grandparentsCheryl Spivey, Kim and James Newcomb and Larry and Anna Crosby; great-grandparents Jane and David Hall and CharoleteMcGee; aunts Jaylynn Lafountain and Taylor Lankford; uncles Nathan Layman, Bo Barry; and kids Blake Burkett, Gavyn Lankford and Alex Crosby; great-aunts and uncle ChristalFergerson, Heather Bass, Anita and Paul Hodge; and several other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held on Sunday September 1, 2019 at 11:00AM in the chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services with Jamie Quinn officiating.…

By Mayor Tony Paulk Hello citizens of Douglas! Our community is poised for a September to remember! Football season has kicked off! Our mighty Coffee High Trojans traveled to Brunswick to secure the first win of the season. This was my type of game! Our Trojans were in command the entire game. We are a team that plays with a gigantic heart. As I was sitting in the stands, I was just amazed at the efforts of students and grateful for their countless hours of preparation to represent our community. I would like to personally thank the parents of…

City commissioner Kentaiwon Carter Durham has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors by the Georgia Municipal Black Caucus (GMBC). In his capacity as a director, Durham will represent Georgia’s 10th District and will serve as a committee chair. According to the GMBC President, Rufus Davis of Camilla, “We are excited to have someone who could further strengthen the talent, wisdom and diverse backgrounds of our board membership. Councilman Durham, is respected among his peers and will work hard to address the needs of our communities.” The GMBC is a statewide membership organization and its mission…

Mayor’s youth council names outstanding youth at monthly meeting The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held its monthly meeting on August 15, 2019, at 6pm at City Hall and recognized three outstanding youth in the community. The council also heard presentations from the Community Foundation regarding improvements at Wheeler Park and the Ambitious Young Men (A.Y.M.) and the First Love Yourself Girls (F.L.Y.) organizations about events coming up for local youth. For the month of August, Candace Pace was chosen as the Outstanding Youth Council Member to spotlight, Anagrace Scholten and Key’Shun Holmes, were chosen as Outstanding Youth in…

Wiregrass holds ribbon cutting for mobile welding lab With the enrollment in the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Welding program on the Coffee Campus increasing, the need for more space was answered by the Technical College System of Georgia sending a Mobile Welding Lab to the campus. The mobile welding unit is outfitted with one virtual welder, six multi-process Lincoln welders, and a flux core weld, along with six complete welding tool sets. The mobile lab also has a rod oven air compressor, a power max 65 plasma cutter, a classroom and office area. “The incredible design of the mobile welding…

Darci Tuten recognized as systemwide teacher of the year Friday night, during the halftime festivities at the Coffee High football game, Darci Tuten, Coffee County Schools 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year, was formally recognized on the football field in front of the Trojan fans. Escorted by her principal Dr. Rowland Cummings and Superintendent, Dr. Morris Leis, Mrs. Tuten has been a part of the school district since August of 2006, having previously taught for four years at Citizens Christian Academy. Darci currently teaches American and Multi-Cultural Literature as well as Advanced Placement Literature. Not only does Mrs. Tuten have the…