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The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. Currently, there are vacancies on the Ethics Committee. If you want to volunteer on one of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of June 2024 City of Douglas Boards and Committees meetings. For additional information about any City of Douglas Committee/Board, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (912) 389-3405.

Bobby Wooten, 84, passed away on June 1, 2024 with his beloved family at his bedside. A graveside service will be held at Parkway Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Justin Wright officiating. The friends can greet the family at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Bobby was born in Douglas, Georgia to the late William Mack Wooten, Jr. and Maggie Lee Wooten. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Oma Jean Minchew Wooten; son: John…

On the evening of May 31, 2024, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a spectacular ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the renowned Medical Institute of South Georgia. Founded by Dr. Tracy McClelland and her husband, Leroy McClelland, this event marked a significant milestone in their journey of dedication, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to healthcare education. The Medical Institute of South Georgia, which began as the Ycarte Health Career Center, has been transformed into a non-profit organization under Dr. McClelland’s visionary leadership. This transition ensures that the institute will continue to educate and change the lives of…

On May 24, the Coffee High School Art Club hosted the third annual Trashin’ Fashion Show. Trashin’ Fashion is a cross curricular project based learning activity that involves the whole community. The project allows students to use what they have learned in Art, Math, Language Arts, and Environmental Science to create a wearable piece of art from discarded materials. The goal of Trashin’ Fashion is to encourage the entire community to be more aware of our impact on the environment and to become more creative in our reuse of materials. Trashin’ Fashion began as a 12 look opening act for Douglas…

The CHS Academy of Engineering, Agriculture, and Mechanics believes that when teachers, students, and community members work together, amazing things happen. Recently, Coach Ben Swafford, a member of the Academy of Health and Human Services, brought the athletic trainers’ golf cart to the engineering lab for a minor repair. The roof of the cart was sagging, which made it difficult for Coach Swafford and Coach Keyanna Dawson to use it to help Coffee High’s athletes. When Coach Swafford mentioned that Coach Dawson was working to raise the funds to purchase a new one, engineering teacher Jerry Hill asked, “Why would…

This year, the annual 4th of July Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024. In order for the 4th of July Freedom Fest to continue to be a success, sponsors are needed to help fund the fireworks display that brings joy to thousands each year. The city is currently reaching out to potential sponsors to join us in making this year’s event unforgettable. “The annual Freedom Fest is a highly anticipated tradition in Douglas and Coffee County,” says Charlie Davis, City Manager. “We are reaching out to business owners and organization leaders for their support of…

South Georgia State College celebrated its graduates during annual commencement ceremonies May 9, 2024, on the Douglas Campus and May 10, 2024, on the Waycross Campus. Family members and friends gathered to cheer on a portion of the 347 graduates from summer and fall 2023 and spring 2024. Special recognitions for Dr. Kit Carson and Mrs. Linda Wildes were given during the Douglas Campus ceremony. Dr. Carson’s journey is one that exemplifies dedication, service and excellence. Prior to joining the SGSC faculty in 2006, Dr. Carson served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring with a distinguished military…

The Douglas Police Department and Douglas Fire Department cordially invite school-age children to the End of School Bash. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2024, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the City Pool. Children can enjoy free entrance to the pool and splash pad, as well as other exciting activities suitable for all ages. “Come and join us for a day of fun-filled activities as we celebrate the end of the school year!” says Douglas Police Chief Brannen Pruette. “Children can enjoy a variety of activities such as delicious food, refreshing Coca-Cola drinks, the pool and…

Summer is fast approaching! Do you need something for your child to do? The Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department has fun and active camps to offer children this summer. “We are proud to offer our citizens and their children a variety of camps for summer,” says Stevie Young, Recreation Director. “Keeping a child active over the summer is important and we offer programs that will educate kids as well as bring them enjoyment.” Parents may register their child for summer camps by stopping by the Parks and Recreation Office located at 200C S. Madison Avenue or online at www.cityofdouglas.com/recreation and…

South Georgia State College Hawks basketball head coach Cory Baldwin has announced dates for the 14th Annual Baldwin Ballers basketball camp, which will take place this summer in Waycross and Douglas. Coach Baldwin and his staff will host four camps in June and July. The first session will be June 10 – 13 and the second session will be June 24-27. Both will be on SGSC’s Waycross campus. The third session will be held on SGSC’s Douglas campus on July 8-11. The final session will return to the Waycross campus and will be July 22-25. Times are set for 9 am…