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Georgia Ag Week celebrates Georgia farmers It’s easy to take farmers for granted. For most Americans, food is readily available and safe. When we shop, we have a wide variety of foods to choose from. We can eat fast food on the go, cook a gourmet meal with locally grown ingredients or satisfy our cravings with something in between. Georgia farmers play a big part in feeding us. Did you know Georgia farmers produce almost half the peanuts grown in the United States? Georgia farmers also lead the nation in growing broilers that become the rotisserie chicken we buy at…

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, the City of Douglas/ESG Operations Water Department will conduct annual tank maintenance at the elevated storage tank on Bowens Mill Road SE. Maintenance is performed annually to check the structural integrity of the tank and allows maintenance crews to correct any repairs as needed. Each City of Douglas water tank undergoes this process every four years. Typically, citizens do not experience discolored water when this maintenance is done. However, there is a possibility that some customers may experience discolored water. Discolored water should be reported to the water department by calling (912) 389-3447. …

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce was joined by several community members to celebrate the grand re-opening of Lil’ Mike’s Family Restaurant, owned and operated by Michael Clark. Michael credited his mother for his culinary skills and thanked her for continuing to work alongside him in the family restaurant. On behalf of the City of Douglas, Commissioners Olivia Pearson and Kentaiwon Durham, as well as Police Chief Shane Edmisten, shared congratulatory comments and offered their services to Mr. Clark and his business. The Chamber Board’s Past Chairman Stanley Lott shared his support for…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Georgia senior 4-H members can compete in the Dean Awards competition by submitting a cumulative portfolio of their 4-H career. The five areas of competition include: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Citizenship, Communications and the Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Leadership. Award winners become Master 4‑H’ers and receive a $500 scholarship. The portfolio entry deadline for Coffee County is Friday, May 17, by 4 PM. Interviews will be held on Friday, June 21, at Rock Eagle before the beginning of State 4-H Council. 4‑H members interested in this competition should start NOW preparing their…

Most Georgians are several generations removed from their family farm, but many can trace their family history back to a farm and may still have relatives farming the family home place. The Coffee County Farm Bureau encourages owners of farms continuously operating for 100 years or more to apply to be recognized by the Georgia Centennial Farm Program. “Farms play an important role in Georgia history as they formed the economic, family and cultural foundation for many Georgia communities,” said Derek Pridgen, Coffee County Farm Bureau president. “Since farmers make up only about one percent of our country’s population,…

South Georgia State College students Allison Johnson of Pearson and Katelyn Page of Douglas were named to the All-Georgia Academic Team, a program recognizing the scholarly achievements of students enrolled in two-year programs at Georgia’s colleges and universities. A recognition luncheon was held on March 27, 2019, in their honor in Atlanta at the Sloppy Floyd Building Empire Room. Colleges and universities may nominate students from their campuses to the All-USA Academic Team. Students from Georgia nominated to the national team make up the All-Georgia Academic Team. Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college…

Mrs. Bennett’s peers selected her to receive this honor in recognition of her outstanding service to Eastside Elementary School and her profession. After completing her Early Childhood Education degree through Valdosta State University, she began working towards her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education through Albany State University. She has taught for eight years and currently teaches third grade math. Mrs. Bennett’s parents are Mr. Chris and Mrs. Christine McRae. She is married to Stacy Bennett and they have two sons, Grant and Austin. In commenting of her chosen career, Mrs. Bennett noted that she loves to see…

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and community members celebrated the grand opening of State Farm Insurance Agency operated by Ted Wilkes, Agent. Ted and his wife, Heather Deems Wilkes were joined by their son, Austin, who also works at the agency. Dr. Don Hattaway, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Douglas, shared words of encouragement and prayed for God’s blessings over the Wilkes family and their business endeavors. On behalf of the City of Douglas, Ms. Wynetta Bolder shared inspirational thoughts and offered her services to the family business, if ever needed.…

Coffee Middle School would like to recognize and commend the following 8th grade students who earned perfect attendance in the 8th Grade CMS After School Program. These students attended all 20 sessions of the program which offered support in the areas of ELA and Math. The program met on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-January to the end of March. Congratulations go out to Payton Hutchison from 8D who received a $50 Walmart gift card for his efforts in attending the program every day. Ethan McIver from 8B, Jonathan Figueroa from 8E, and Demetrius Crews from 8D earned $10 Perfect Attendance…

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 volunteers to serve on the…