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By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator 4-H Pet Therapy Visitation was held on Monday, October 1, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas. Participants included: Ambrose-Natalie McMillan Home School-Kimberly Wright; Indian Creek-Justin Burkett; Westside-Payton Taggart; and Adults-Melani Burkett, Lynn Hodges, Anne Smith, Natasha Taggart, Kevin Tatum, and Patty Wright. We want to thank these students and family members for bring their pets to share with the residents of Vista Park. They really enjoyed the visits. Georgia National Fair Entries Each year, Georgia 4-H members are encouraged to enter contests at the Georgia National Fair. This year,…

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week and West Green Elementary’s Community Helpers theme, members of Fire Station 6 paid a visit to West Green Elementary Pre-K on Oct. 3. With a big, red fire truck, firefighters educated the children about the importance of fire safety. They got an up-close-and-personal look at the fire truck and had the opportunity to spray the fire hose. On Oct. 16, Firefighter Ordell Foskey (Pre-K student Charli Foskey’s daddy) of Fire Station 3 stopped by West Green Pre-K to talk to the children about how to get out and stay out of the house if…

Gentry Colson, Called to Care Coffee County Director, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Flying Cowboy Restaurant. She spoke about their missions in the community and upcoming projects to help foster children. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated her presentation.

Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alma Police Department asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist with the investigation into the death of Sabron Markez Mosby. After an extensive investigation, the GBI Douglas Regional office, Alma Police Department, and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office obtained information that led to the arrest of the following subjects in connection with Mosby’s death. On Friday, October 19, 2018, GBI agents, APD and BCSO obtained arrest warrants for the following: · Cleavonta Jerrideau (26 of Blackshear) for murder and four counts of aggravated assault. (more charges pending in Pierce County) · Glenn Darius…

Ms. Patricia Ann Hester Arnold, age 56 of Douglas, passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2018 at her residence following a short illness. Ms. Arnold was born December 19, 1961 to the late Buster Hester and the late Lera Mixon Hester Deen. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Johnny Hester, Billy “Squeeky” Hester, Freeman Hester and Richard Hester and a brother-in-law, Elisha Anderson. Ms. Arnold was a line worker for Elixir Industries. She was a member of Covenant Christian Church. Survivors include: daughters Marcia Davis and her husband Kris, and Denise Gaskins and her…

Betty P. Mullis, age 81, of Douglas, passed away on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Twins Oaks Convalescent Center, Alma. Mrs. Mullis was born on November 21, 1936 in Mississippi, the daughter of the late Delbert Pharr and Edna Waddell Pharr. She was a self-employed interior designer and was a member of West Ward Church of God. Mrs. Mullis was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Mullis. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Cole of Douglas; son, Pharr Mullis of Douglas; two sisters, Carolyn P. Smith (husband Harry) of Pearson and Mary Torelli of Douglas; three grandchildren,…

Ashton Mikelle Solomon, age 30, of Broxton, passed away on Sunday October 14, 2018. Ms. Solomon was born on February 25, 1988 in Douglas, the daughter of Sabrina L. Wooten Nall and James Michael Solomon. She was plant worker with PCC and was a member of Broxton Church of God. Ms. Solomon was preceded in death by a grandfather, Leon Wooten and grandparents, Wilbert and Maureen Solomon. Survivors include son, Jase Michael Solomon of Broxton; mother, Sabrina Wooten Nall and step-father, Wayne Nall of Broxton; father, Mike Solomon and step-mother, Betty Solomon of Douglas; brother, Cory Lake…

Barbara J. Knight, age 67, of Broxton, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Mrs. Knight was born on May 24, 1951 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Isom Jewell and Oneda Phillips Jewell. She was a homemaker and a member of Broxton Church of God. Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Knight. Survivors include son, Stephen Knight (wife Kandi) of Broxton; daughter, Maggie Winters (husband Clint) of Broxton; step-daughter, Tracey Roberson (husband Tony) of Broxton; four grandchildren, Kaylee Sears, Jordan Knight, Emily Winters and Peyton Winters; two step-grandchildren, Trey Roberson and…

The Black Light Extravaganza is coming to Douglas. It will be held at First Baptist Church , 124 N. Gaskin Ave., on Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. This popular black light presentation will be presented by First Baptist Church Black Light Ministry from Alma. All ages enjoy this presentation from children to adults. It features many songs with drama, flags, dowel rods, streamers, signs, lights, human size very unique puppets and more. The black light feature gives a striking effect that amazes the audience. The team consists of 26 young people ages 12-21 and 10 leaders. They have won…

Students Coffee Middle School and members of Coffee Middle Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) worked hard to raise $1,100 for the Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County the month of September. Students went throughout the school during morning homeroom as well as during the lunch rushes in the cafeteria to ask for donations towards a chance to win a gift basket valued over $300. The basket included a variety of candy, gift cards and $250. The winner of the gift basket was Lance Wood, 7th grader and newest member of Coffee Middle FBLA.