Mr. Roger “Wayne” Kight, age 69, of Denton, Georgia, passed away Thursday night, February 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by loved ones, following a period of declining health. Wayne was born August 28, 1956, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Luther Kight and the late Lilla Christine Deen Kight. He was a certified electrician and was self-employed most of his life. He was a loving dad, granddad, great granddad, and uncle who enjoyed fishing and camping. He was born and raised in the Snipesville community and lived on the place he played as a child, the “Homeplace”, and passed…
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Chief Frank Worth Veazey, Jr., age 85, a lifelong resident of Broxton, Georgia, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 12, 2026, at his residence with his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary, by his side following an extended illness. Chief Veazey was born August 23, 1940, in Broxton, Georgia, to the late Frank Worth Veazey, Sr. and the late Mildred Louise Benton Veazey. As a teenager he joined the Coffee County Fire Department which would become a lifelong endeavor. At nineteen he married the love of his life, Mary Whidden, and together they made a wonderful life and home where…
Rodney Keith Adams, age 55, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was born on August 19, 1970 the son of Hamp Adams and the late Connie Batten Adams. His survivors include: three daughters, Mara Adams of Tifton GA, Kylie Adams of Athens GA and Reagan Adams of Jesup, GA; one son, Coleman Adams of Jesup GA; one brother, Henry Adams of Broxton GA; father, Hamp Adams; and special friend, Gwen Kelly of Douglas GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Batten Adams. A Memorial service…
Eloise T. Porter-Taylor, age 92, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, GA. She was born on May 24, 1933 the daughter of the late Mr. Carlie Lee Tanner and the late Mrs. Beatrice Johnson Tanner. Her survivors include: five daughters, Patricia (Frank Smith) Hamilton of Douglas GA, Connie McCoy of Douglas GA, Dale (Gree Harper) Harper of Douglas GA, Janice Robertson of Douglas GA, and Teona Morris of Douglas GA; fifteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her first…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated the impact of the $1,000,000 Lowe’s Gable Grant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 3, 2026, at the Valdosta Transition Center. This event highlights a powerful partnership between Wiregrass Tech, the Lowe’s Foundation, and the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). With the Lowe’s Gable Grant, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College purchased a 53-foot, state-of-the-art mobile construction lab to further hands-on construction training at the college. Since its launch, the mobile construction lab has supported a wide range of initiatives, including a four-week construction class in partnership with Southern Rivers Goodwill, a one-week summer construction camp…
Luther Terry Weeks, age 73, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Dolphin Point Healthcare in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on July 22, 1952, in Douglas, GA to the late Mr. Chester Weeks and the late Mrs. Lucy Harper Weeks. His survivors include: four daughters; Jennifer Francis of Jacksonville, FL; Jill Weeks of Charleston, SC; Hannah Weeks of Amarillo, TX and Sarah Weeks of Amarillo, TX; four grandchildren: Kalee Harden, Taylor Harden, Emilee Harden and Noah McDonald; and one brother, Donnie Weeks of Tifton. He was preceded in death by: father; Chester Weeks; mother, Lucy…
ONE Compelling Picture (OCP), the faith-based film production company led by Pastor Sidney Bryant Sr., proudly announces its fifth feature film production in creative partnership with The Faith and Film Coalition (FFCC). This newest project marks a continued journey of excellence in storytelling rooted in Kingdom values, community collaboration, and cinematic impact. Building on the success of previous collaborations, including Because You Answered and When Eyes Can’t See, this latest film reinforces OCP’s mission to create transformative narratives that reflect truth, hope, and the beauty of redemption. As highlighted by Compel Inner-Province’s ongoing press communications, the Faith and Film Coalition…
The City of Douglas, in partnership with The Hope Initiative and Hope for Coffee, invites the community to the dedication and celebration of Sims Park on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Sims Park, located at 101 Dream Maker’s Court, just off Alunza Street.This event marks a powerful moment in Coffee County’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene and reflects what can be accomplished when compassion, leadership, and community come together with purpose.”We are incredibly proud to celebrate the completion of this residential development and for the families who will soon call it home,”…
Former Superior Court Judge Dwayne Gillis has announced his candidacy for the Georgia State Senate District 19 seat in the Republican Primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Dwayne Gillis brings 24 years of experience, a lifetime of service to South Georgia, and unwavering conservative values to the race. “After two decades on the bench serving the people of South Georgia, I could retire to my farm and enjoy time with my grandkids,” said Gillis. “But while on a mission trip, I felt called to serve in a new way. As a man of faith, I feel compelled to answer that…
Sunni June Davison, age 81, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. She was born on November 2, 1944 the daughter of the late Joseph Stephen Henderson and the late Maxine London Henderson. Her survivors include: two sons, Dave Davison of Tennessee and Dean (Heather) Davison of Tennessee; one daughter, Dea Davison of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren, Cayden (Kirby Connell) Davison, Cami Davison and Carter (Brylee) Davison; and one brother, Dan Henderson of Tifton, GA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob Davison; father, Joseph…