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Police, fire and other agencies host National Night Out Against Crime The City of Douglas Police Department, Douglas Fire Department, and other local public safety agencies held the third annual National Night Out Against Crime event on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at South Georgia State College. Attendees were treated to back to school supplies, free hot dogs and Coca-Cola products, pool time, dunking booth fun, and were able to see inside public safety vehicles including the GSP helicopter. “We had a fantastic time with the community,” says Police Chief Shane Edmisten. “We even had a great time being dunked in…

Junk drop off day is August 17 City of Douglas residents are encouraged to participate in junk drop off dates in 2019. The August date will be Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the City Pole Yard located at 670 S. Pearl Avenue from 8:30 am-12 noon. Citizens are asked to clean up around their homes and take advantage of this free service. A dumpster will be placed the City Pole Yard, located on Pearl Avenue (behind Post Office), to A dumpster will be placed the City Pole Yard, located on Pearl Avenue, to offer Douglas residents a way to dispose of large,…

Goddard attends Savannah training As part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement, Code Enforcement Marshal Rodger Goddard of the City of Douglas Code Enforcement division attended the 2019 Annual Summer Training conference sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. The Summer Training Conference was held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center from July 21 through July 24. Chief Wesley Walker of Lyons Police Department, President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, stated, “In this new era of law enforcement, Chiefs are constantly finding new ways to manage their…

City announces dates for committee, board meetings in August 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 are vacancies on the Ethics Committee, Airport Commission, and the Library Board. Each board has its own criteria and qualifications for volunteers to become a member. The following is a list of August 2019 meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. City Commission Meetings: August 12 and 26, 2019, (2nd and 4th Mondays) 7pm, at City Hall. Air Base Preservation and Development Committee –…

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” White, age 63 of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Coffee County following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife, Kathy White of Willacoochee; son, Charles Justin McBrayer and fiancé, Jessica Rogers of Lenox; grandchildren, Brooklyn McBrayer, Jade McBrayer, and Colby Justin McBrayer. Memorialization by cremation. A memorial service for Mr. White will be announced at a later date. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson is in charge of all the arrangements.

Mr. Roy Larry Mullis, age 72, of Pearson, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2019, following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife, Joyce Royals Mullis of Pearson; sons, Justin Morgan and wife, April of Axson and Scott Morgan of Pearson; brothers, Ralph Troy Mullis and wife, Joyce of Jacksonville, Fla. and Harry Mullis of Pearson; grandchildren, Daysha Arnold and husband, John, Justin Morgan, Jr., Ashlyn Morgan, Madison Morgan, and Mason Morgan; great-grandchildren, Bentley Arnold and Emma Grace Morgan; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Mullis were held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Pearson with Bishop Stevie Sirmans and Bishop Dan…

Ms. Joyce Laree Page Moore, age 86 of Nicholls, passed away Thursday morning, August 8, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following a short illness.Ms. Joyce was born March 2, 1933 to the late Hubert Stanley Page and the late Florence Young Page. Other than her parents Ms. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Moore; and brothers Duane Page, Larry Page, Gilbert Page and Roger Page. She was a native of Mooreland, Oklahoma and she was a homemaker and a member of Nicholls Baptist Church. Survivors include: Children Keith Moore of Ormond Beach Florida, Kevin Moore of Manchester, N.H., Karen Eastman of…

Mrs. Bernice Jewell Crosby, age 71 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son, Erie Crosby of Axson; daughter, JeanaCrosby of Axson; brothers, Gerald Jewell of Douglas, J.R. Jewell of Douglas, and Merrill Jewell of Douglas; sisters, Doris Mizell of Axson, Shirley Meeler of Douglas, Judy Lott of Douglas, and Donna Gail Paulk of Alma; grandson, Blake Crosby; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Crosby were held Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Stokesville Baptist Church Cemetery in Axsonwith Bishop Jerry Waldron officiating. The interment followed at Stokesville Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to…

Mr. Clinton Batten, age 75 of Pearson, passed away late Friday evening, August 9, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Batten was born November 29, 1943 to the late Elisha Batten and the late Myrle Baker Batten. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,Cherylene Hersey Batten.Mr. Batten, a native of Coffee County, was a USDA farm program administrator and he was also a farmer. He was a member of Wesley Chapel Church and he was a veteran of the USArmy.Survivors include: Son, Clinton Stephen Batten and wife Stephanie of Pearson; sister, Mildred Deen of St. Mary’s; grandchildren, Zachary Elisha Batten of Pearson, Ethan…

Two drug traffickers, including an illegal alien with ties to a Mexican drug cartel, will spend more than a decade in federal prison after sentencing in a methamphetamine conspiracy. Ricardo Santana-Hernandez, a/k/a “Richard Hernandez,” a/k/a “Armond,” a/k/a “Armani,” 32, of C’daltimairano, Guerroro, Mexico, was sentenced to 135 months in prison, and Ryon Bland, 32, of Douglas, was sentenced to 110 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, said Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Both were sentenced for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute large quantities of crystal methamphetamine. After completion…