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Shirley Elaine Salter, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Salter was born on January 30, 1956, in Seminole County, Georgia the daughter of the late Leon Howard Cross and the late Eddie Dean Hall Cross. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: daughters: Shannon Quinn and husband James of Douglas, GA an Olivia Salter Wingate of Tennessee; son, Jonathan Salter of Douglas, GA; grandchildren: Jasmine Quinn, Axle Quinn, Josh Conway, Hanna Salter, Dalton Salter, Dillon Cobble, Dakota Salter, Morgan Salter and Nathan…

Dorothy Spivey, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Select Speciality Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. Mrs. Spivey was born on September 3, 1943, in Tifton, Georgia the daughter to the late Truitt Edward Fowler and Mary Agnes Parrish Fowler. She was a certified CNA with Nightingale Services Inc. and attended Anchor Fellowship Church. Mrs. Spivey was also preceded in death by her husband, John Spivey and a grandson, Stephen Goodman. Survivors include: daughters: Marie Abad and husband Jody of Tifton, GA, Krystal Vining of Douglas, GA and Delane Fowler of Douglas, GA; grandchildren: Kimberly…

Wednesday, August 8, 4-6 PM Coffee Middle School 6th Grade Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy George Washington Carver Freshman Campus Alternative School Coffee High School Orientation (See additional information) Thursday, August 9, 4-6 PM All Elementary Schools Coffee Middle School 7th & 8th grades Remember! School Starts Friday, August 10 Coffee High School Open House and Orientation August 8, 2018, 2 – 6 PM coffee.k12.ga.us/chs In order to meet the needs of our high school students and parents, Coffee High School has combined Open House with Orientation. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8 from 2-6 PM. During…

At the regular City Commission meeting on Monday, July 23, 2018, Brice Grantham, was recognized by Mayor Tony Paulk and the City Commission for becoming the 2018 World Fitasc Junior Champion. Grantham recently returned with the world title from the World Fitasc Championship at BTC St. Lambert Gun Club in Fourdrain, France. Brice is currently Team USA’s Junior Team Captain. Team USA’s Junior Team, led by Grantham, also won first place in France. Congratulations to Brice Grantham, who represents Douglas and Coffee County all over the United States and the world!

Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy will be hosting an Open Campus Day August 1, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to drop by, tour the Career Academy and Wiregrass Tech campuses, and meet our friendly administrative personnel, teachers and outstanding students who will be happy to answer any of your questions. WRCCA is located on the campus of Wiregrass Technical College in Douglas, GA and serves 9th – 12th grade school students in Coffee and the surrounding counties. At WRCCA, students take high school and college courses that are directly relevant to their career and…

Satilla Regional Library System welcomed Just Add Rhythm to the Douglas-Coffee County Public Library on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 11 a.m. and to the Willacoochee Public Library at 2:30 p.m. for an interactive drumming show. Ms. Alisha talked about how drumming is good for the body and mind, talked about different drumming techniques, had the crowd play things back on the drums after demonstrating various drum techniques/ rhythms, played where’s the ducky game, and toss the soccer ball game. Everyone had a great time! There were a lot of laughs and fun by all that attended. Our final Summer…

Diane Adams and Steve Carver from Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) were the speakers at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. They spoke about the purpose and scope of GEMA, what counties they cover and how they interact with local and federal agencies. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated their presentation.

By Kevin Tatum CERTIFIED COACHES TRAINING Each year, Georgia 4-H offers a training for target sports coaches. It is a three day (weekend) training held at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Trainings are offered for rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun disciplines. This is a required training for any adult who would like to serve as a coach with any of the 4-H target sports programs. In order for an adult to attend the training, they must be a Certified 4-H Volunteer Leader. To become a Certified Volunteer, a person must complete a 4-H volunteer leader application, agreement, and…

No one in Coffee County should suffer from hunger, but it’s not always easy to ask for help. The people of the Broxton United Methodist Church hope to offer a partial solution to this dilemma while responding to Jesus’s call to serve those He referred to as “the least of these.” Church members joined a growing national trend on Friday, July 20, 2018, with the dedication of their Blessing Box, located on the church property at 105 S. Leggett Street in Broxton. The concept of the Blessing Box is simple: Take what you need, add what you can. Above all, be…

On July 4, APD responded to Fred’s regarding a shoplifting. APD obtained video footage of an unknown female removing Newport cigarettes and a Beanie baby from behind a counter. If anyone knows the identity of the female in the attached photo, please contact the Alma Police Department at (912) 632-8751. —–July 8th Arrests—– APD arrested Christopher Herrington, 38 of Baxley, for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance (Alprazolam) following a suspicious person call on Douglas St. Herrington also had outstanding probation warrants for burglary in Appling County. APD arrested Moses Lee Reynolds, 70 of Alma,…