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Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator We want to thank our participants who attended the 4-H Pet Therapy Visitation at The Landings on Tuesday, January 15. Participants included Indian Creek: Justin Burkett; Junior 4-H Club: Natalie Newell; Satilla: Aaron Chaney; Senior 4-H Club: Kimberly Wright; Adults and Pre-Club Participants: Lisa Chaney, Lynn Hodges, Miley Mathias, Allison Newell, Kevin Tatum, and Patti Wright. 4-H members interested in participating in the 4-H Pet Therapy Club should sign up at the 4-H office or by calling (912) 384-1402. There are still four more visitation dates set for this school year. Cloverleaf Camp Sign-Up Cloverleaf 4-H…

As the temperature outside drops, Douglas families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the December, January, and February. On average, NFPA research shows that heating equipment is involved in an estimated average of 52,050 U.S. home structure fires per year, with associated loss of more than 490 civilian deaths, more than 1,400 civilian injuries and roughly $1 billion in direct property damage…

After much consideration and negotiating, effective immediately, the City of Douglas has entered into an agreement with the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce to carry out the functions of Main Street, the Douglas Visitor Information Center, and tourism-related events and festivals. Since the formation 1989, Tourism and Main Street have been under the administration of the City of Douglas. In 2018, the City received noticed that laws had changed on the way local governments can expend portions of the hotel-excise tax, which led to seeking out a local 501(C)6 entity, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, to contract out these…

Wendy Rae Tompkins, age 51, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tompkins was born on September 20, 1967 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Raymond and Linda Crozier. She worked as an ophthalmic etch with Murphy Eye Center and was a member of Covenant Church. Survivors include her son, Colby Tompkins of Douglas; several nieces and nephews, Katie Spikes, Amber Spikes, Lianna Kirkland, Caden Spikes, Caleb Borotto, Levi Williams, Raylynn Martinez, Mercedes Martinez and Hollyn Booth. Memorial services will be held on Friday February 1, 2019…

Warren J. Minchew Sr., age 92, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Minchew was born on July 16, 1926 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He was former owner/operator of Minchew Properties LTD and was a member of St. Andrews Anglican Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Boatwright Minchew. Survivors include son, Jim Minchew of Douglas; daughter, Debi Minchew of Savannah; and grandchildren, Jake Minchew, Stone Minchew and Maggie Minchew. Memorial services will be held on Friday February 1, 2019 at 2…

Rodney Smith, age 53, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday morning January 26, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born on March 17, 1965 in Douglas, Georgia, the son of Lurlyne Merritt Smith and the late J.H. Smith. He worked as a roofer with J.H. & Sons Roofing and was a member of Living Waters Family Worship. He was preceded in death by his dad, J.H. Smith; grandson, Daniel James Kennedy; and a brother, Dexter Hinnon Smith. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Darlene Smith of Douglas; two daughters, Amanda Lott (husband Chris) of…

Albert Leo Carpenter Sr., age 58, of Nicholls, passed away on Sunday January 20, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Carpenter was born on August 5, 1960 in Wheeler County, West Virginia and was the son of the late James William Carpenter Sr. and Shirley Louise Goodwin Carpenter. He worked as carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Paula Jean Carpenter of Nicholls; two sons, Albert L. Carpenter Jr. (Judy) and Paul Anthony Carpenter; daughter, Christina Lee Carpenter; five brothers, Davis Carpenter, Robert Carpenter (Debra), Calvin Carpenter (Teresa), John Carpenter and James Carpenter; eight grandchildren;…

CSX and Georgia Department of Transportation has notified the City of Douglas that scheduled railroad crossing maintenance in Douglas will begin this week at select rail crossings in town. Tuesday, Jan. 29, maintenance will begin at 8 a.m. at the rail crossings at Gaskin Avenue and McDonald Avenue. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the crossings at Madison and Peterson avenues will also close for maintenance. These projects will take several days to complete so expect delays as you follow detours through town. The rail crossing maintenance will result in the extended closure of a portion of US 441/SR 31, which will…

The 20th Annual Heart 2 Heart event is scheduled for Saturday morning, February 23 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. This year, the events will include a 5k run and walk beginning at 8 am and a 1 mile fun run for youth beginning at 7:30 am. In 2018, the event attracted over 260 runners and walkers. Top prize for the overall male and female winners will include $150 VISA cards. Designer medals will be awarded to the top three 5k runners in five-year age divisions for both male and female, allowing more winners for the Georgia Grand Prix…

Marah Johnson, RN and Ka’Nita Williams, LPN, received Coffee Regional Medical Center’s DAISY Award for the third and fourth quarters of 2018. Coffee Regional Medical Center would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our DAISY Award winners and also thank each for all they do each and every day to take care of patients and each other. Nurses are nominated by anyone in the organization – patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, and other clinicians and staff – anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary & compassionate care. Honoring nurses internationally, The DAISY Foundation was created in memory…