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George Hester, age 96, of Douglas, passed away on Thursday June 27, 2019 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Hester was born on November 12, 1922 in Alachua, Florida, the son of the late Ezekiel Hester and Pearl Harrison Hester. Mr. Hester was a self-employed fiberglass boat builder, a local farmer, a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II where he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was the oldest member (over 50 years) of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, church secretary, Sunday…

Marshall Kent Grue, age 51, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Grue was born on November 5, 1967 in Winter Park, Florida, the son of the late John Stanley Grue and Rosemary Arnold Hutchins Grue. He worked as a salesman with Kenny’s Auto Service. Survivors include his wife, Kalene Marie Wells Grue of Douglas; nine fur babies; sister, Staci Appleton of Edgewater, Florida; brother, Jay Stanley Grue of Leesburg, Florida. Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 13, 2019 at 4 pm at The Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Tim…

Mrs. Robin Lynn Edens, 60, of Douglas, passed away June 27, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany to the late Ernest Ray Cox and Martha Mobley Cox. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sibling. Mrs. Edens is survived by her husband; Leland Eugene Edens of Douglas; daughter Heather Leigh Forest (John) of Douglas; son Nathaiel Wayne Edens of Douglas; niece Crystal Cox of Douglas; grandson John Raylee Forest of Douglas; granddaughter Bailey Alexis Forest of Douglas; brothers Ernie Cox of Florida and David Cox (Felisca) of Douglas; sisters…

Our beloved mother, Mable Colson-Paulk was born June 26, 1931 in Dodge County (although Mrs. Paulk disagreed with the public record). She was born to the late Kibbie Colson and Dollie McCormick-Colson. She was the 12th of 13 children. Mrs. Mable Colson-Paulk was preceded in death by her siblings, Annie Mae, Christine, Walter, Annie Pearl, Stanfield, Rosie Lee, Beathly, Lemon, Kibbie Jr., Alberta, Essick, and Bobby. She was educated in the Coffee County Public School System. At an early age, her parents made St. John Missionary Baptist Church their home. She served in many areas of the church, which included…

Help make a difference in the city — volunteer Do you want to help make a difference in the city of Douglas? The City of Douglas is searching for individuals to serve on City of Douglas boards and commissions. The City of Douglas is also looking for energetic volunteers to help form the first Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee. We need someone to help organize the committee and volunteer efforts to clean up our city. For more information on how you can help form Keep Douglas Beautiful, call (912)383-0277 or email cmikell@cityofdouglas.com. The City of Douglas is currently seeking a volunteer…

Parks and rec appreciation day scheduled for July 19 On Friday, July 19, 2019, from 11 am – 2 pm, Douglas Coffee County Parks and Recreation’s volunteer coaches, participants, parents, and sponsors are invited to Parks and Recreation Appreciation Day at the CE Weir Center, located at 309 E. Bryan Street. Parks and Recreation Month is July, and our recreation department wants to say thank you to all involved with parks and programs throughout the year. “We want to encourage everyone who participates or volunteers with our agency to come out and celebrate with us,” says Parks and Recreation Director,…

National Night Out to take place at SGSC pool on Aug. 6 On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 4 pm – 7 pm, Douglas citizens are invited to join other communities throughout the United States for Douglas’ Third Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event at the South Georgia State College pool. National Night Out will involve over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 38 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes…

City announces July junk drop off dates City of Douglas residents are encouraged to participate in junk drop off dates in 2019. June dates will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 and Saturday, July 20, 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…

DOT board member Don Grantham visits Douglas On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Douglas and Coffee County welcomed Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Board member for Congressional District 12 Don Grantham to Douglas and Coffee County. After a breakfast meeting with city, county, and state officials, Grantham observed areas in Douglas and Coffee County that pose transportation issues in the community, which included transportation investments by GDOT. “We were very fortunate to have Mr. Grantham touring our community,” says City Manager Charles Davis. “We wanted to thank him for projects that GDOT has completed which are benefitting our community. Also, during…

Mayor Pro-tem Gowen receives certificate from GMA Elected officials from Douglas were among hundreds of city officials to attend the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Conference in Savannah June 21-June 25, 2019. The annual conference provides city officials with an opportunity to learn more about legislation under consideration, attend training sessions, and hear from state leaders. Commissioner Mike Gowen received GMA’s Certificate of Achievement from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute. To receive a Certificate of Achievement, a city official must complete a minimum of 72 units of credit, including at least 36 hours from a list of required courses.…