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Holt’s Bakery & Restaurant located at 101 E. Sellers Street in Douglas, has been awarded the 2018 “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division (GDEcD). Georgia Tourism’s annual list of “100 Plates Locals Love” is featured in the state’s culinary guide, Georgia Eats. “Congratulations to Holt’s Bakery for this selection for the second consecutive year,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “All our local, hometown restaurants can satisfy any craving!” Since the mid 60’s, Holt’s Bakery and Restaurant has been a tradition when Mr. Cecil Holt opened his storefront on S. Peterson Avenue. Holt’s is a thriving…

William Franklin Goodwin was convicted of multiple criminal sexual acts against a minor. Goodwin has failed to maintain the requirements of his sex offender status after moving from the address where he was registered in Coffee County without notifying the sheriff’s office. He is also currently serving a probation sentence and has failed to maintain the requirements of his probation. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has a secured an arrest warrant for Goodwin for failure to register address change of a sex offender. Goodwin is described as a white male, approximately 6’04”, 225 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.…

—–Sunday, June 3 Arrests—– APD arrested Tiffany Smith, 29 of Alma, for driving with a suspended driver’s license following a traffic stop on W. 12th St. APD arrested Dustin DeWayne Boatright, 32 of Mershon, for possession of methamphetamine. Boatright’s arrest followed an assistance call at Bacon County Hospital. —–Monday, June 4 Arrests—– APD arrested Timothy Hand, 20 of Alma, for prowling and obstruction of law enforcement officers. Hand’s arrest followed a call to Sarah’s Kitchen on N. Pierce St. where Hand had climbed onto the roof of the establishment and later attempted to evade arrest. APD arrested Austin Tyler Smith,…

By Wade Hutcheson We used to try to hit them with baseball bats. A tennis racket would have been a better choice, but there were no tennis courts on our farm. We would also catch them going into their holes, plug the hole and listen to their angry reply. Carpenter bees were a lot of fun for growing boys. Homeowners, though, usually aren’t into fun things like that. They just want to get rid of these obnoxious bees. People who live in cedar-sided homes see no humor in them at all. It’s about this time every year that people see large,…

At the City Commission meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Track team was recognized by the Mayor and City Commission for their great performance at the GRPA State Track meet. The DCCPRD Track team represented Douglas and Coffee County at the GRPA State Track meet that was held on May 4 & 5, 2018, in Commerce, Georgia. The team competed against hundreds of Recreation Department youth from across the state. Track members Tyrese Woodgett placed 4th in the 200-meter dash and 2nd in the Long Jump, Tyrese Smith participated in the Long Jump, Tyrianna Woodgett placed…

Members of the Douglas Police Department had a wonderful time hosting a hot dog cookout for the Boys and Girls Club of Coffee County Region on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. The Douglas Police Department encourages parents and children to take advantage of summer camp programs that are offered through community agencies. “We want kids in the community to have fun and stay safe over the summer months,” says Deputy Chief Brannen Pruette.

Funeral Services for Mr. Christopher Leonard Tyson, age 48, were held Friday, May 11, 2018, at the Move of God Deliverance Center, 121 Pinecrest Dr. Douglas, GA.Pastor Willie Carter – Eulogist Burial followed at the Douglas City Cemetery Please continue to keep the Tyson & Carson Family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.

The ESG, Operations leadership class has selected the historic WWII Airbase located at Douglas Municipal-Gene Chambers Airport as their service project for 2018. The ESG Leadership class is a group of the company’s leaders from ESG projects across the southeast with the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Restoration and cleanup plans at the airbase include reinstallation of the museum sign by creating a planting island for the sign, painting the entryway fence and building, stripping the parking lot and road, pressure washing the buildings and painting them, landscaping the front entryway, rehabbing the roadside park by rocking the road,…

Funeral services for Mother Annie Bell Moore were held Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Sears Street C.O.G.B.F, 1350 Sears St. Douglas, GA. Ruling Elder H.N Turner did the Eulogy. Burial followed at the Crossroad Cemetery in Atkinson County, GA. Please continue to keep the Moore Family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dianne M. Lewis, age 43, were held Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Hightower Memorial Temple, 303 E. College Park Dr. Douglas, GA. Elder Randolph Scott- Pastor Pastor Lloyd Pringle- Eulogist Burial followed at the Douglas City Cemetery. Please continue to keep the Lewis Family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.