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This flu season, your best protection is available at your local county health department. Beginning Wednesday, September 17, flu shots will be available at all health departments across the Southeast Health District. In the U.S., flu season typically spans the fall and winter months, with flu activity usually starting in October and peaking between December and February. Although influenza viruses circulate year-round, now is the time to prepare and protect yourself. A yearly flu vaccine is the first line of defense against the flu and is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for everyone age 6…

Mr. Russell Collins, age 89, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 14, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family following a recent decline in health. Mr. Collins, a native of Coffee County, was born September 4, 1936 to the late Corbitt Collins and the late Myrtice Russ Collins. He made his career as a local business owner, operating Collins Business Machines for 40 years before his retirement. After retirement he still enjoyed working on typewriters along and along. He was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church and he found great enjoyment singing in…

Rachelle Marie Fernandez Navarro, age 58, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Rachelle was born on March 26, 1967, in Manila, Philippines. She is survived by her parents, Dr. Romulo Navarro and Malou Navarro of Douglas, GA; one brother, Raymund Navarro of Douglas, GA; and one sister, Mary Lou Navarro of Atlanta, GA as well as numerous cousins residing in Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and the Philippines. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sims…

The City of Douglas has announced the date for trick-or-treating and suggested routes within the city limits. This year, door-to-door trick-or-treating is recommended to take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in city neighborhoods. This change is made to ensure that families can enjoy Halloween festivities without conflicting with the home CHS Trojan football game scheduled for October 31, 2025, which is also the traditional Halloween night, along with the Georgia-Florida football weekend. “This recommendation highlights the expected visitors to Douglas for the home Trojan regional game and the Georgia-Florida game,” says Mayor Tony…

William (Billy) Ernest Price Jr. USN, age 64, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Friday, September 12th, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 1st, 1961 the son of the late William and Theresa Price. His survivors include his wife of 44 years, Teena Marie Price of Broxton, GA; six children, Michael (Amber) Price of Orlando, Fl, Mandi (Andrew) Lee of Sycamore, GA, Dakota Price of Savannah, GA, Alyssa (Ian) Dugger of the Dominican Republic, Wyatt (Emma) Price of Douglas, GA and William Wesley (Kay) Price of Douglas, GA; grandchildren, Lincoln Emory Lewis Price, Willow Marie Lee, Dane…

Do you want to help make a difference in the city of Douglas? The City of Douglas is searching for motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the community to serve on the Keep Douglas Beautiful Board and the Airport Commission. The City of Douglas is looking for two (2) volunteers for the Keep Douglas Beautiful Board (KDB). KDB, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, aims to promote environmental sustainability and educate the community to act every day. The mission of the board includes increasing safety, reducing litter in open spaces and waterways, improving recycling efforts, and maintaining the…

Douglas Rotary Club recognized an exceptional Wiregrass Georgia Technical College student and hosted a riveting presentation on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that profoundly affected the United States and the world. Justin Taylor, a military veteran and welding graduate of Wiregrass shared how this college education, support from his employer Lowe’s in Douglas, and upcoming higher education plans will prepare him not only to be a welder but someday to be a business owner as well. Joining Justin at the recognition were Wiregrass staff Brandy Wilkes and welding instructor Jason Brewer, as well as Justin’s grandmother, Elizabeth Hayes.…

William Bernard Thomas, age 86, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12th, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 24th, 1938 the son of Sidney and Myrtice Thomas. His Survivors include: his beloved wife of 70 years, Audrey Thomas of Douglas, GA; three children, Teresa Thomas, Gwen and Debbie Thomas, and Michael and Jan Thomas; four grandchildren, Scottie and Gina Thomas, Shafton and Amy Thomas, Travis Thomas and Rhett Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Thomas, Cam Thomas, Bentley Thomas and Kallie Rae Thomas; one sister, Rita Sanders, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded…

A Tallahassee man was arrested on the evening of September 10, 2025, following an incident at a store on Highway 221. Deputies responded to a business on Highway 221 North and found a male reportedly slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. He was identified as Matthew Clay Chitty, age 55, of Tallahassee, Florida. During the investigation, Chitty admitted to occasional methamphetamine use and consented to a search of his vehicle. Deputies recovered a clear plastic bag containing a blue crystal-like substance suspected to be fentanyl. A further search of Chitty’s person led to the discovery of another bag containing…

The Georgia Technology Student Association (GATSA) proudly held its annual Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence (CORE) from September 6-8, 202, at The Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom in Clayton, Georgia. This year’s theme, “Outlead, Outserve, Outlast,” brought together 610 participants from 80 schools across the state for a weekend of leadership development, team building, and fun. Participants engaged in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for their roles as chapter officers. They created their annual Chapter Action Plans, attended workshops to learn the duties and responsibilities of their specific offices, and completed team-building exercises to take…