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By Kevin Tatum CAMP FUNDRAISERS 4-H members who are attending summer camp can take advantage of one more fundraiser to help offset their camp fees. We have a Coca-Cola and Krispy Kreme Donut sale starting today. Order forms are due back to the 4‑H office by Wednesday, March 28, and products will be ready for pick up on Friday, April 13. JUNIOR 4-H CONFERENCE This year’s Junior 4-H District Spring Conference will be held at Camp Jekyll the weekend of April 27-28. The theme is “4-H Survivor” and the weekend’s activities will include a fun time at the beach…

Clinch Memorial Hospital has entered into an agreement with Meridian Healthcare Group to develop and operate a pulmonary rehabilitation and diagnostic center in Homerville, Georgia. The rehabilitation center began operations in March 15, 2018. This new Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Diagnostics Center will focus on the care of patients with chronic lung diseases. Chronic lung diseases include emphysema and chronic bronchitis commonly referred to as COPD. COPD is the third leading cause of death and the second leading cause of disability in the United States, afflicting over 30 million Americans. The Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) estimates that 6.9% of Georgia…

Thursday, March 8th, the Alma Police Department arrested Christian Morris, 26 of Miami, for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and a seatbelt violation. Friday, March 9th, APD responded to a burglary on E. 12th St. A variety of household items were reportedly taken from the residence. APD has secured an arrest warrant for Kenny Locke, 34 of Alma, for burglary. If anyone knows of Locke’s whereabouts, please contact APD at 912-632-8751. Sunday morning, March 11th, APD responded to a S. Bead St. address regarding criminal trespassing and damage to property. Darius Damartez King, 20 of…

Congratulations to Alexa Smith, Owner of Dresses & Dreams, for her recent expansion and relocation in Downtown Douglas! Beginning at the age of 15 under the guidance of previous owner, Judy Russ, Alexa began fulfilling her dream of becoming a business owner. In just a few short years, that dream became a reality when she was able to follow in Judy’s footsteps by becoming the owner of Dresses and Dreams and has grown the business into the successful venture it is today. Joining the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Dresses and Dreams expansion and relocation were several neighboring…

First Academy is pleased to recognize those students in first through seventh grade who have earned academic honors for the Third Quarter of the 2017-18 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being on the Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain an average of 90 or above per academic subject. To qualify for the Headmaster’s List, a student must maintain an average of 95 or above per academic subject. Biblical comprehension is included as an academic subject beginning in the second grade. FIRST ACADEMY HONOR ROLL THIRD QUARTER…

According to the Registered Nursing.org the Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named one of the top in the state of Georgia. The RN program is ranked #4 in the state among colleges. The ranking was based on the students’ National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) pass rates. According to the Registered Nursing.org site “We have ranked the top 20 nursing schools in Georgia by analyzing current and historical NCLEX-RN “pass rates,” meaning the percentage of graduates who pass the exam, out of the 51 RN programs in the state. Programs reviewed include…

Adams & Lott Full Circle Outdoors of Douglas participated in the 51st Claxton Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival in Claxton. The event, formerly known as the Claxton Rattlesnake Roundup, was first started in 1968 but in 2012 the name of the event was changed to the Claxton Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival, when the Evans County Wildlife Club teamed up with the Georgia DNR to focus more on wildlife conservation and education. The festival is held annually with several conservation groups and educational organizations in attendance from all over the Southeast, including The Orianne Society, GA DNR, Southeastern Reptile Rescue, Chehaw Zoo,…

Julie Macomber Vickers, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian for Satilla Regional Library System, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. She spoke about e-books, the many available museum, park and zoo passes and children’s programming. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated her presentation.

Kathleen Chaney, age 57, passed away on Monday, March, 12, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Chaney was born September 27, 1960 in Douglas, GA, the daughter of the late Wilbur Crosby, Jr. and Betty Jo Stevens Crosby. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: her husband, Wilson Chaney of Douglas; daughters: Kayla Tomas and Kimberly Chaney both of Douglas, GA; sister, Peggy Crosby of Douglas, GA; brothers: Larry Crosby of Brunswick, GA and Gary Crosby of Douglas, GA; grandchildren: Amelia Tomas and Josiah Tomas both of Douglas, GA; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held…

Mr. Melville Eugene Pugh, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center from a brief illness. Mr. Pugh was born on November 28, 1938 in Alliance, Ohio the son of the late Eugene Pugh and Ruth Martin Pugh. He was a quality engineer with the Aerospace Industry spending over 50 years as an employee of TRW, Inc. and PCC Airfoils. He was a member of Alliance United Methodist Church and was attending Satilla Baptist Church. He was preceded in death: by a brother, Ronnie Pugh. Survivors includeL his wife, Dr. Joye J. Pugh of…