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Junior shotgun team places third in recent competition By Kevin Tatum University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service The Coffee County 4-H shotgun team traveled to Savannah for the weekend of May 25-26 to compete in the Georgia 4-H Trap, Skeet, and Sport Clays Match. The match was held at the Forest City Gun Club. Coffee 4-H had a senior 4-H team (grade 9-12) and a junior 4-H team (7th & 8th graders), both composed of four individuals, to compete in the match. Teams can be composed of three to four members. Senior 4-H team members included Hudson Lott, Drew Purvis, Michael Roberts,…

Elixir opens South Georgia Anodizing Business continues to brew strong in Coffee County! For over 40 years, Elixir has been a well-known industry in Douglas that has made a significant impact on Coffee County’s workforce and continued economic development and growth. Elixir’s first division, Elixir Door & Metal, opened its doors in Douglas in 1979 with the production of high-quality door solutions for the factory-built home industry. In 1986, the company expanded with the launch of Elixir Extrusions, supplying linear and fabricated aluminum components to a variety of markets including construction, transportation, machinery and equipment, electrical, consumer durables and recreational vehicles. Most…

Bee Gee Travel under new ownership, holds ribbon cutting On Thursday, June 6, the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the new ownership and ribbon cutting celebration for Bee Gee Travel located at 116 S. Madison Avenue. Several community members, friends and family were greeted by Chamber staff and ambassadors as all gathered to celebrate with new owners, Beverly and Jim Gibbs. Reverend Doug Walker, First Methodist Church, prayed for continued blessings and protection for the beloved downtown business and future travelers. Mrs. Gibbs congratulated former owner, Denise Craft, on her retirement and thanked her for hiring her in 2001 when she…

Lucille W. Davis, age 86, of Douglas, passed away Thursday June 6, 2019 at Vista Park. Mrs. Davis was born on May 24, 1933 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Jessie Roberts and Emma Nipper Roberts. She worked as a cook with Shady Acres Nursing Home for eighteen years and Holt’s bakery for nineteen years and was a member of First Assembly of God in Douglas. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Davis; two sons, Glenn Hutto and Kenny Hutto; and three grandsons, Wayne Crosby, Christopher Zanders and Jason Zanders. Survivors include three sons, Eston…

With a focus on the South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) new strategic plan, Moving Forward, faculty and staff gathered for the 12th annual leadership retreat at Okefenokee State Park in Waycross, on May 22, 2019. Wendi Jenkins and Chuck Powell from the University System of Georgia’s Leadership and Institutional Development office facilitated the retreat and worked with participants during the day on communication, leadership and recognizing individual strengths using the Emergenetics assessment tool. Two weeks prior to the retreat, all 29 participants from the SGSC Administrative Council were asked to complete a questionnaire for their Emergenetics Profile. According to Emergenetics, “….this…

Mrs. Lillie H. White, age 83, of Axson, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home in Axsonfollowing an extended illness. Survivors include:Sons Rodney White and wife Diane of Axsonand Wayne White and wife Susan of Axson; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. White were held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Axson Cemetery. The interment followed in Axson Cemetery. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, James White; sons Jimmy White and Tony White; and a grandson, Owen White. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson was in charge of all the arrangements.

Mr. Robert L. “Buddy” Tanner, age 90, of Pearson, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home in Pearson following an extended illness. Survivors include:Wife Catherine Carter Tanner of Pearson; nephew Steven C. Tanner of Clearwater, Fla.; nieces Stephanie Jernigan of Titus, Ala., Dorothy Heathman of Seattle, Wash., and Katherine Bannebell of Seattle, Wash. Several other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Tanner will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Elbethel Church with Sister Barbara Wall officiating. The interment will follow in Sweetwater Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson is in charge of all the arrangements.

Fire, police departments urge water safety The weather is hot, and the City of Douglas Fire Department and Police Department want to urge citizens to practice water safety. Swimming is a popular summer activity and drowning can happen quickly and suddenly. “Any source of water is a drowning hazard, especially for young children and weak swimmers,” says Fire Chief Larry Wilson. “We urge all citizens to be watchful around water and if there is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.” Citizens should understand the risks of water activities. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children…

City seeks volunteers for boards, commissions The City of Douglas is seeking several individuals to serve on City of Douglas boards and commissions. The Ethics Committee is seeking five volunteers to fill vacancies on the Ethics Committee. All individuals serving on the Ethics Committee, must live within the city limits of Douglas and one must be an attorney. Volunteers interested in serving on the Ethics Committee, should contact the City Clerk’s office for more details and to submit a volunteer application. The City of Douglas is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Library Board and also seeking three…

City re-issues RFP for Martin Centre The City of Douglas has re-issued its RFP for the purchase of the Martin Centre. The city wishes for individuals or businesses that would like to purchase the historic Martin Centre to submit their bids so that the foundation that has been laid for quality theatre and cultural performances downtown may continue. Originally built in late 1939 – 1941 as a Martin movie house, the theater is now being utilized for rentals, dance recitals, and concerts. “After no bids were received at the first bid opening, the city decided to re-issue the bid for…