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Georgia farmers should expect dry weather when they plant their crops this spring, but Pam Knox, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences agricultural climatologist, anticipates an active tropical storm season in the Atlantic Ocean this summer. Growers watch the weather closely because it determines when growers schedule operations like spraying, cattle grazing and irrigation. “Coming out of the moderate La Nina event that we had this winter, neutral conditions are expected by late spring,” Knox said. “When this happens, there seem to be drier conditions that are not good for planting.” Once crops are planted, growers rely on rainfall…

ICE first and second graders in Mrs.Tammy Bennett’s and Ms. Jaime Taylor’s classes created a Wax Museum at ICE. Each student researched a famous person, created an informational poster, memorized interesting facts and dressed in character. They demonstrated what they learned during their Wax Museum on Thursday, April 19 as students and parents visited the museum. Great job, students! Thanks for sharing your learning with us!

In & Out Liquors recently celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Owners, Harry and Mita Patel, provided pizza, doughnuts and drinks for customers throughout the day. The Patel’s along with employees, Tawanna Jones and Phyllis Wesley, invite you to by stop to see them at 606 East Baker Hwy adjacent to In -N- Out Food & Gas.

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting at Simply Sassy Boutique owned and operated by Chasity Bedgood. Many friends and family gathered to celebrate Chasity’s accomplishment. She extended a heartfelt thank you to the family, friends, City of Douglas and Chamber of Commerce who helped make this moment a memorable one. Chasity invites you to come by and shop with her soon! She has a variety of ladies fashions, jewelry, shoes, children’s clothing and more at great prices at Simply Sassy Boutique located at 222 South Peterson Avenue in Downtown Douglas.

Saturday evening, April 14, the Alma Police Department arrested Maria Herrera-Perez, 32 of Alma, for driving without a driver’s license following a traffic stop on S. Dixon St. Monday, April 16, APD’s Crime Suppression Unit stopped a vehicle on W. 12th St. for a window tint violation. Cully Crosby, 45 of Alma, was arrested for DUI-Drugs and a window tint violation. Tuesday, April 17, APD’s Crime Suppression Unit stopped a vehicle on W. 16th St. for a seatbelt violation. Amber Henley, 37 of Patterson, and Robert French, 29 of Patterson, were discovered to be wanted in New Jersey for outstanding…

Monday evening, April 16, just before 10:30 p.m., an armed man entered Dairy Queen in Alma and attempted to rob the restaurant. Although the suspect did not take any money, he fired a handgun inside the restaurant while pointing the weapon at employees before fleeing out the back door. On Thursday, April 19, the Alma Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit arrested Terry Lamar Simms, 26 of Alma. Simms will be charged with criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, five counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a…

Mr. Ricky Purvis, age 54, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Purvis was born October 21, 1963 to the late Joe Bethel Purvis and Nellie Futch Purvis. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by: a sister, Teresa Ann Knight; and a brother, Anthony Purvis. Mr. Purvis was employed with Affordable Heating and Air. Survivors include: son, William Andrew Purvis of Marion County, FL; mother, Nellie Futch Purvis of Douglas, GA; brother, Dewey Purvis of Jacksonville, FL; 4 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of…

Sheri Melissa Rawlins, age 45, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Rawlins was born on March 7, 1973 in Douglas, Georgia and was the daughter of James Clark Myers, III and Barbara Ann Barlow Myers of Douglas, GA. She was a manager for three offices with H & R Block and attended Saving Grace Ministries. In addition to her parents, survivors also include: her husband, Joel “Mike” Rawlins of Broxton, GA; daughters: Megan Deaton and husband James of Jacksonville, GA., Katlyn Rawlins of Pearson, GA and Caroline Rawlins…

Sims Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Ronnie E. Lewis who lost his life in a boating accident in Florida on April 13, 2018. Mr. Lewis is survived by: his wife, Mrs. Janice Lewis; daughter, Mendi Lewis Skipper & husband Mark; and two sons: Ron Lewis & wife Julee Brooke Lewis, Mitch Lewis & wife Haley Lewis; brother, Chris Lewis and wife Margaret Lewis; and his grandchildren: Hayden Skipper, Brady Skipper, Rhianna Lewis, Gigi Lewis, Tripp Lewis, and Mia Claire Lewis; along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by: his father and…

Barbara Elizabeth Jowers, age 79, passed away on Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Regency Hospital, Macon, GA following a brief illness. Mrs. Jowers was born in Duval County, FL the daughter to the late John Q. Jones, and Lillie Mae Roberson Jones. She worked as abus driver for the Coffee County School System for many years, was a homemaker and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Elton Jowers; and a son, John Tracey Jowers. Survivors include: sons: Trevor Jowers and wife Ann of Ambrose, GA and Tommy Jowers of Ambrose;…