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McKinnon Cattle and Meats is now open On Wednesday, July 10, the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the soft opening and ribbon cutting for McKinnon Cattle and Meats located at 2489 GA Highway 32 West. Owner Gray McKinnon thanked all who were in attendance and shared his sincere gratitude to all who worked diligently alongside him to create a unique farm-to-table shopping experience for the Coffee County community. The Reverend John Commins of St. Andrews Anglican Church prayed for blessings and protection over the business and all who do business with McKinnon Cattle and Meats. With the grand opening on Friday,…

Officers from the Coffee County Drug Unit and detectives make numerous arrest over the last two weeks that ranged from the possession of drugs and firearms to fugitives from justice. On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Coffee County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to yield to the officers and continued to travel for a short period of time, during that time it appeared that the passenger of the vehicle attempted to discard unspecified packages out of the window before coming to a stop. Officers…

According to a story published on Floridapolitics.com, Stacy Morris Youmans, a former Douglas resident and graduate of Coffee High School, has been appointed judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit Court by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Gov DeSantis announced the appointment on Friday, July 12. Since 2008, Youmans has been a partner at the Ocala law firm of Blanchard, Merriam, Adel and Kirkland. Before joining the firm, her experience includes service as prosecutor for the 5th Circuit State Attorney’s Office. Youmans graduated from CHS in 1993 and then attended the University of Georgia, where she graduated in 1997 with…

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Hutchison, age 67 of Douglas passed away on Monday July 8, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Hutchison was born on April 1, 1952 in Douglas to the late Jimmie Stevens and Lois Carter Stevens. Mrs. Hutchison was a daycare worker at Teacher’s Too. Survivors include: Husband, Walter Tommy Hutchison of Douglas; two sons, Rodney Allen Hutchison of Douglas and Christopher Scott Hutchison and wife Pam of Hazelhurst; three brothers, Donald Stevens and wife Melvine of Axson, Ronald Stevens and wife Lisa of Douglas, and David Stevens of Douglas; five sisters, Lorine…

Virginia Alicia Hollinger Palmer, age 53, of Broxton, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Palmer was born on April 14, 1966, in Stuart, Florida to the late Alton James Hollinger and Nancy Virginia Burkett Hollinger, Survivors include: Husband Henry Jackson Palmer of Broxton; daughters Victoria Palmer and husband William of Nicholls, Connie Cardenas and husband Juan of Douglas and Megan Palmer of Broxton; sons Alton James Hollinger and wife Amanda of Broxton, Henry Palmer of Broxton, Kyle Palmer of Broxton, Joe Dubberly of New Hampshire, Don Hollinger and Michele Drury of Broxton; brothers Billy…

Frank Allen White, Jr. age 74, of Cumming, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Northside Hospital. Mr. White was born on June 24, 1945, in Douglas to the late Frank Allen White, Sr. and Margaret Ethelle Kirkland White. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Elizabeth Cantrell White of Cumming; his sons Greg Dunagan (Robin) Dunagan of Canton, Zachary White (Beth) of Fairfax Station, Virginia, and Adam White of Hawaii; his brothers John White (Candace) and David White (Cookie); his grandchildren Drake Dunagan, Cassie Dunagan, and Margaret Elizabeth White; his nieces Heather Preston (Robert), Jennifer Bair (Ricky), Kelsey Pirrotta (Aaron) and Jessie…

On July 10, the Douglas Police Department arrested and charged Cheilyndra Anjareka Williams with numerous crimes as a result of making a false rape report. On Sunday July 8, 2019, City of Douglas officers responded to a local park in reference to a reported rape. Upon the arrival of officers, Mrs. Williams reported she was forcibly raped in the restroom by an individual she knew and who claimed to have a firearm during the assault. While investigating the claim, officers contacted the on-call investigator, who responded to the scene to take over the investigation. Mrs. Williams was transported…

Mrs. Mary Wanda Denning, 77 years old, was born on April 23, 1942 in Atkinson County to the union of the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Annie Douglas, whom proceeded her in death. On June 28, 2019, our Lord called Mary Wanda Denning home to rest, for we all know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mary attended Paulk Elementary School and Carver High School. She enjoyed working at Douglas Foods and Lumber City Nursing Home where she was known for her loving, dedicated care as a CNA. All loved her. She enjoyed…

Thigpen becomes honorary lineman for birthday On Friday, July 5, 2019, the City of Douglas Utilities Department helped to make Brice Thigpen’s birthday a little more special. After hearing about the “Birthday Cards for Brice” project and Brice’s joy of receiving cards on his birthday (July 6), the Douglas Utilities Department decided to make this year’s birthday extra special. The department threw a surprise birthday party for Brice and designated him as an honorary City of Douglas lineman complete with t-shirt, hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest. Thigpen also received a card, cake, and a few gifts to honor him…

City honors employees at luncheon Each year, the City of Douglas holds an appreciation luncheon for city employees. During the luncheon, an outstanding employee is awarded with the City Manager’s Award for great customer service and going above normal job duties throughout the year, employees with 20+ years of service are recognized, and all employees are treated to great food, door prizes, and more fun. The city manager, mayor, and commissioners are allowed time to share their appreciation to all employees and join in on the fun. City employees who are on the FISH! Committee organize, setup/cleanup, and prepare the food for the…