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The Georgia Department of Labor is helping the Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service by hosting hiring events on July 12 at several locations around the state. The agency is seeking temporary peanut inspectors and inspector’s aides. All the events run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The locations for the events are as follows: GDOL Douglas Career Center – 70 Lockwood Dr., Douglas, Georgia GAFSIS Office, 293 Fitzgerald Highway, Ocilla, Georgia Job seekers interested in attending this event may visit employgeorgia.com to create an account and upload, or prepare a resume. Having an Employ Georgia account expedites the interview process. Applicants are encouraged…

Saralyn Stafford of Broxton, a community and economic developer with a 30-year career focused on Georgia, joins the University of Georgia in July to link rural communities with UGA’s vast knowledge and expertise. “Economic prosperity in rural Georgia is a top priority for the state and a strategic priority of the University of Georgia’s outreach programs,” said Jennifer Frum, vice president for public service and outreach at UGA. “Saralyn is well known as a collaborative and knowledgeable leader with great passion for rural Georgia, and we are thrilled to have her join our team.” Stafford will serve as a liaison…

Sophia Lynn Winters of Broxton has received the Stephen R. and July Story Academic Scholarship for 2018. Sophia is a 2018 honor graduate of Coffee High School and a scholar athlete. Her hard work in the classroom and on the field of play are an inspiration to all of those around her, and those same qualities serve her well moving forward. Sophia has a bright future ahead of her and she is well on a pathway to success. Sophia, the daughter of Daryle and Ines Winters, plans to attend Georgia Southwestern University in the fall. The Story family is pleased…

Greetings citizens of Douglas! Each month I enjoy updating citizens on projects or initiatives that the City is developing and implementing to keep Douglas “always shining bright”. This month is Parks and Recreation month, and we have some great plans in the works for our youth and special needs citizens. Douglas Utilities has rolled out the UtilityHawk program and we have customers who are taking advantage of the program. As the Mayor of Douglas, I strongly support projects and initiatives that keep Douglas “Always Shining Bright.” July is National Parks and Recreation Month and we have good reason to celebrate…

The City of Douglas is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Recreation Commission. The individual must live within the city limits of Douglas. The purpose of the zoning commission is to make recommendations to the City and County on matters involving planning, zoning, subdivisions and other land use issues. The Recreation Commission makes recommendations to the Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department and City of Douglas regarding recreation department athletics, programming and other issues. Applications may be picked up at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 224 E. Bryan Street through…

At the City Commission meeting on Thursday, June 28, 2018, Waste Industries presented the City with a donation of $3,000 for the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council. The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council is a 14 member youth council created to foster leadership skills, volunteerism and provide recommendations to the City Commission regarding the policy that affect Douglas youth. Special thanks to Waste Industries for the donation. On Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the City of Douglas Commission meeting, Waste Industries presented the City and Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation with a donation of $5,000 for the Douglas Miracle Field. The Douglas…

Elected officials from Douglas were among hundreds of city officials to attend the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Conference in Savannah June 24-June 26, 2018. The annual conference provides city officials with an opportunity to learn more about legislation under consideration, attend training sessions, and hear from state leaders. Mayor Tony Paulk, Mayor Pro Tem Kentaiwon Durham and Commissioner Edwin Taylor were recognized for completing the annual Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute. The multi-day Leadership Institute, co-sponsored by GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, featured a nationally recognized training development consultant and speaker. Participants…

On June 15-17, three Coffee County student-athletes traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan to compete in the USA Weightlifting Youth National Championships. This competition is the culminating event for lifters ages 17 and under. In order to qualify for the event, lifters must make a qualifying total in their respective age group and weight class in a sanctioned USA Weightlifting meet. The competition consists of two lifts known as the snatch and the clean and jerk. Lifters are given three attempts in the snatch and three attempts in the clean and jerk. The weight for the best snatch and clean and…

APD arrested Jason Antonia Jerrideau, 33 of Alma, for criminal trespass after Jerrideau returned to a business on W. 12th St. after two previous arrests for the same offense. APD arrested Blanca Medina, 23 of Alma, for no insurance, driving without a driver’s license, and disregarding a traffic signal following a crash in the 400 block of S. Pierce St. ———————————– June 27, APD arrested Linzee Paige Giddens, 24 of Alma, on (3) counts of forgery-4th degree. Giddens’ arrest stemmed from a January – March 2018 incident at Three D in Alma. —–June 29 Arrests—– APD arrested Kapresha Rawls, 23 of…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has learned that the Pharmacy Technology program is ranked #4 in Georgia and #15 in the nation. This ranking was announced by the Pharmacy Technician Guide. The guide ranks colleges that are ASHP/ACPE Accredited, and all accredited pharmacy technician programs in the United States were reviewed. The review was based on which accredited programs provided students with the best learning experiences. Pharmacy Technology at Wiregrass is a diploma program and qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant. If students qualify for the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants, they could be eligible for additional money to pay for…