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Darren “Wood” White, age 54, of Douglas, passed away on Monday October 15, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. White was born on September 18, 1964 in McRae, the son of Georgia Alice Seabolt White and the late Cleveland Barry White. He worked as a construction worker and was member of First Congregational Christian Church. Mr. White was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Tanner. Survivors include two daughters, Holly White of Statesboro and Heidy White of Douglas; mother, Georgia Alice White of Douglas; sister, Julie Anderson of Douglas; two brothers, Robin White (wife Carin)…

Packing or buying school lunch is a daily debate for many families. Coffee County Schools is hoping to educate parents about healthy school choices and encourage them to take advantage of convenient and well-balanced school lunches as part of National School Lunch Week celebrations, October 15-19, 2018. The National School Lunch Week (NSLW) theme, “School Lunch – Lots 2 Love,” reminds school communities and parents about the many nutritious choices and continued improvements to school lunch menus. Coffee County Schools prepare an average of 6,500 free of charge lunches per day for its student body. Students are served Georgia Grown fruits and vegetables, along…

City of Douglas Public Works Department and ESG Operations employees use state of the art machinery to clear drainage areas after Hurricane Michael stormed through Douglas. The Menzi Muck, or spider, helps to clean out drainage areas that workers and most equipment cannot reach by clearing these hard to drain areas of storm debris to help stop flooding issues in the future.

Most people associate the Lions Club’s Big Buck Contest as a one-day event that takes place on the opening day of deer season. In reality, the Big Buck Contest is an ongoing project that plays out throughout the entire year. Funds raised during the contest are used all year to support a number of charities, both local and outside of Coffee County. This year’s contest, the 19th annual event, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Coffee High School gym. The event will offer multiple grand prizes and hundreds more including 100 guns, tree stands, flat-screen televisions, and…

The City of Douglas is currently seeking four volunteers to fill a vacancy on the Airport Commission. Applicants must be city residents and it is preferred for applicants to have aviation knowledge or experience. Interested citizens should request an application from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 224 E. Bryan Street through October 22, 2018. For more details, please call the City Clerk’s office 389-3405.

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is one step closer to offering its Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Healthcare Management degree. With the recent approval by SGSC’s accreditation agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the program is anticipated to launch in the fall semester of 2019. The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents approved the degree in the spring. The B.S. in Long-Term Healthcare Management will develop educational skills and knowledge for managers of long-term healthcare provided in patient residences and long-term care facilities. It will focus on serving the aging, as well as…

Sheriff Doyle Wooten’s Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2. He invites the community from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at his home, located at 1079 Ga. Connector 206 NW, Douglas. Everyone is invited to come join in the fun and fellowship. There will be horse rides, hay rides, miniature golf, jumpy house, face painting, giant sand box, and many more activities, along with hot dogs and drinks. Volunteers are needed for the event to assist with face painting, help with games, drive tractors, help with hayride, assist with parking, etc. If you would like to volunteer, please…

Douglas resident Lyle Gordon is among the first recipients of Cingo’s Circle & Shield award, a program launched this year to honor people in communities who help make the world a safer place. “Cingo means to surround and secure — to protect. That’s what we do,” says Lanny Allgood, Cingo’s CEO. “We have a lot of respect for those who make protection a part of what they do, too, so we created this award to honor some of the quiet heroes in our community.” Lyle Gordon, one of six recipients, spends his retirement days helping others create safe…

The Douglas Kiwanis Club Installation Banquet for year 2018-19 was held October 9, 2018, at the small social hall of the First Baptist Church. Tim Goodman, Lt. Governor, District 17, presided over the installation of officers. Sandra Spivey and Wes Abler continued on as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively, while Martin Vickers was sworn in as President for year 2018-19 and Jeannie King was sworn in as President-Elect (2019-2020). One new member, Mike Greene, was inducted by Martin Vickers and Wes Abler.

By Kevin Tatum We want to thank the following 4-H members for their help with the 4-H Adopt-A-Highway workday on Thursday, October 4. They were: Ambrose: Halee Fowler and Natalie McMillan. Broxton: Allie Davis. Coffee Middle: Amelia Gibson, Keliseya Landers, Brianna Moreno, and Ariyah Scott. Indian Creek: Lily Kramer, Addison Nipper, Florence Shealy, and Caroline Spivey. Junior 4-H Club: Nathan Cooper, Kilee Davis, Glenn O’Steen. Satilla: May Belle Davis. Senior 4-H Club: Ishika Sadarangani. West Green: Kayman Perkins. Westside: Trinity Adams and Nick Burke. Pre-club helpers: Alyia Hall, Jessa Hall, and Adelynn O’Steen. Adults: Liz Batten, Alyse Hall,…