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Shirley Faye Vaughn, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Vaughn was born on October 2, 1935, in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter to the late George Hill, Sr. and Lucy Moore Hill. Mrs. Vaughn was a homemaker and a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: brothers: George Hill, Jr. and Bill Hill. Survivors include: her husband, Ausie Morris “Buddy” Vaughn of Douglas, GA; daughters: Donna Childre and husband Greg of Douglas, GA and Vicki Nugent and husband…

Walter Brooks, age 85, of Douglas, Georgia and Highlands, North Carolina passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, at Landmark Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Brooks was born on August 23, 1932, in Stills Cross Road, Alabama the son of the late Willie Watson Brooks and Lucille Bush Brooks. He was a plant operations manager with Georgia Power, attended Troy State University in Alabama and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by: a son, Mitchell David Brooks; brother, Gilman Brooks; and sisters: Emma Brooks and Hazel Brooks. Survivors…

James Edward Sumner, age 65, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018, at Residence. Mr. Sumner was born on April 11, 1953, in Douglas, Georgia to the late William Sumner and Lillie Stone Sumner. Survivors include: wife, Mary Jane Sumner of Douglas, GA.; daughters: Glorisa (Greg) Vaughn of Douglas, GA, Bolisa Southerland of Yulee, FL.; sons: Shannon (Rebecca) Sumner of Douglas, GA, Vance Sumner of Douglas, GA.; brother, J. C. Sumner of , TN.; grandchildren: Stephen Vaughn, Mark Vaughn, Victoria Vaughn, Emma Sumner, Justin Day, Christan Southerland, Chasity Sumner; five Great Grandchildren; and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the Best Online Colleges in Georgia by TheBestColleges.org rankings. According to the site, academic quality was determined by a college’s acceptance rate, student-to-faculty ratio, and student satisfaction with factors such as enrollment rate, and retention rate being considered. Wiregrass was ranked number nine in the state as one of the best online community colleges in Georgia. During the 2017-2018 school-year, 31.9 percent of Wiregrass students took at least one online class. Programs Wiregrass offers online include; Accounting, Business Management, Business Technology (all offered as either Degree level or Diploma). The…

Michael Lorn Chapman, wanted by Coffee County authorities since May 2018 on charges of aggravated battery, battery, and terroristic threats, fled the State of Georgia, but apparently couldn’t flee from his propensity to commit crimes. Chapman caused quite a stir in a Colorado community last week before being apprehended by a SWAT team and the Arvada Police Department. According to the Arvada P.D., officers responded to a residential area just prior to 11 p.m. on Aug. 14 in an attempt to locate Chapman, who was wanted on the outstanding charges from Georgia along with new felony domestic violence charges in…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Department of Economic Development is offering the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course beginning September 10 – 13. Whether your business produces a good or provides a service, this course can help your business function at its full potential. The course is designed to provide knowledge on how a business or industry can become more effective, efficient and a more productive environment. The course consists of two segments: “lean” provides ways of cutting waste and helping businesses look at ways to become more efficient. The “Six Sigma” segment helps with production and using resources already…

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its first location in Douglas at 914 S. Peterson Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 23, under the ownership of local entrepreneur Fred Thomas. Firehouse Subs serves premium meats and cheeses steamed and piled high on a toasted sub roll, served “Fully Involved®” with fresh produce and condiments. In 2017, Firehouse Subs received Technomic’s Chain Restaurant Consumers’ Choice Award as No. 1 Overall Brand and was recognized as No. 1 among the Top 10 Most Craveable Sandwich Chain Sandwiches by Technomic for its signature Hook & Ladder Sub®. In addition to its signature subs, the…

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Elixir Extrusions, a manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts, will expand its operations in Douglas-Coffee County, creating 130 new jobs and investing $8 million. This is Elixir Extrusion’s second expansion in 15 months. “Congratulations to Elixir Extrusions and Douglas-Coffee County on this exciting expansion news,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Georgia continues to maintain a strong reputation for being a leader in manufacturing, and it’s a win-win for the state when an existing industry expands and continues to find success in Georgia.” Phase one of the expansion will…

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Douglas Coffee Parks and Recreation Department (DCCPRD) was chosen as the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association agency of the year at the District 2 Banquet that was held at Central Square Complex in Douglas. The District 2 agency of the year award recognizes an exemplary agency that has made an impact on their community in the last year. “What an honor for the Parks & Recreation Department to receive the Agency of the Year Award from GRPA,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “It is an outstanding achievement to be recognized by the agencies in District 2…

—–August 13th Arrests—– APD arrested Carl Frankenfield, 29 of Alma, for criminal trespass following an incident in the 100 block of E 19th St. on an earlier date. APD arrested Sherri L. Haynes, 42 of Hazlehurst, for outstanding warrants in Bacon and Jeff Davis County following a traffic stop on S. Pierce St. for a headlight violation. —–August 14th Arrests—– APD arrested Jarquavius Wilkins, 20 of Alma, on outstanding bench warrants, criminal trespass, interference with a 911 call, and obstruction following a call of remailing uninvited on E. 12th St. APD and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Coffee…