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Ada Ludell Davis, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Davis was born on February 9, 1940, in Pearson, Georgia the daughter to the late Clayton Calvin Bowen and Lola Spivey Bowen. She worked as a waitress and attended Southview Church of God. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by: son, James C. Horton; daughter, Sherry Mae Horton; brother, W.J. Bowen; and step-son, John David Davis. Survivors include: her husband, Lynnwood Davis of Douglas, GA; daughter, Anita Corbitt and husband Ricky of West Green, GA; sons: John Horton…

Robert Lee Bazemore, age 80, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Bazemore was born on May 2, 1938, in Pearson, Georgia the son of the late Eutice Bazemore and Miriam Elizabeth Smith Bazemore, He worked as a farmer. Survivors include: his wife, Helen Stone Bazemore of Douglas, GA; daughter, Denise Helen Bazemore of Douglas, Ga; son, Marcus Bazemore of Douglas, GA; brother, Walter Samuel Bazemore of Valdosta, GA; sisters: Velma Smith of Valdosta, GA and Betty Ann Bazemore of St. Claire, Michigan; grandchildren: Emma Lee Bazemore and Jasmin…

Brisaida Makyla Gasper, 2 months, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Miss Gasper was born on April 18, 2018, in Douglas, Georgia to Raul Sendejas and Elizabeth Sendejas. Survivors include: mother, Elizabeth Sendejas of Douglas, GA.; father, Raul Sendejas of Douglas, GA.; brothers: Armanda Gasper of Douglas, GA, Brian Gasler, Ismeal of Douglas, GA and Gasper of Douglas, GA.; Grandmother, Maria Del Carmen of Pearson, GA,; Grandfather, Tolenito Gasper; Grandmother, Bertha Sendejas; Grandfather, Raul Sendejas; several aunts and uncles . Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 4 PM at the La Ultima…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students attended the 54th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held recently in Louisville, KY. More than 6,300 students competed in 102 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Students worked against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupations such as electronics, auto collision, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. All competitions are designed, run and judged with the help of industry, trade associations, labor organizations and test competencies are set using industry standards. Top student winners received gold, silver and bronze medallions. Many also received prizes such as tools of their trade or scholarships…

Southern Dryer Vent Cleaning, a provider of clothes dryer vent system cleaning, announced the company is open for business in Douglas, Georgia and the surrounding areas. “To ensure that your dryer vent line is as clean and safe as possible, we use specialized tools and equipment to inspect and evaluate your system,” said Keith Krekel, Owner”According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission research, between 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 deaths, 440 injuries, and $238 million in property damage.”…

On Monday, July 9, officers with the Douglas Police Department gave back to the community by helping out during the Recreation Department’s cleanup day at Emma Ward Park. Officers used chainsaws, weed eaters and other tools to clear overgrown bushes and plant overgrowth. “This is just another way that we like to help out when the community and other agencies need us,” says Interim Police Chief Brannen Pruette.

Coffee County Sheriff’s investigators have charged a 34-year-old woman with murder in connection to the death of a toddler that occurred earlier this year. Deputies responded to a residence off Ron’s Lane just prior to 6 p.m., March 6, 2018, in reference to a two-year-old child not breathing. Coffee County detectives responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. As a result of forensic evidence obtained through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab, detectives obtained arrest warrants against Amanda Jacobs Coleman of Coffee County for felony murder and cruelty to children. Coleman was taken into custody Monday afternoon and…

Douglas and Coffee County have formed a teen court to help deter teens with minor offenses from committing more damaging offenses and have a second chance to better themselves while participating in a Teen Court program. Youth volunteers are crucial to the success of a teen court program. Youth volunteers help fill some of the duties related to the Teen Court process. “I cannot stress how important it is to have youth volunteers involved in the Teen Court,” says Wynetta Bolder, Douglas City Clerk. “There are no pre-requisites to be a youth volunteer with Teen Court. We need willing, mature…

On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 4-8pm, Douglas citizens are invited to join other communities throughout the United States for the “35th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event at Davis Wade Park’s Pool Area. National Night Out will involve over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 38 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime”. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This year’s, National…

On Friday, June 29, 2018, the Douglas Fire Department participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill the Boot Drive. THE MDA Fill the Boot campaign has been held for the last 60 years in cities all across the United States. “Douglas has participated for several years and this year, we are happy to have raised over $3,500.00 through donations from our community,” says Fire Chief Larry Wilson. Monies raised will help fund research and assistance to families whose children are in need of medical attention. Special thanks to Walmart Store, Douglas Firefighters, and everyone who donated to the MDA…