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The yearly bowling party for the youth of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Home in Hahira was held Sunday, Dec.17, 2017, at the Rockin’ Roll Bowlin’ center in Douglas. Thirty-four youth and adults from the home enjoyed the event which was sponsored by the Douglas Kiwanis Club. Members of the Citizens Christian Academy Key Club helped the Kiwanis Club members run the party and provided some of the desserts. Free bowling and shoes were provided by Rockin’ Roll Bowlin’ while a meal and desserts were provided by the Kiwanis Club. Donations from Kiwanis Club members and the Citizens Christian Academy Key…

Sunday night, Dec. 17, the Alma Police Department became involved in a high-speed vehicle pursuit after a vehicle chase which began in Ware County traveled through Alma at speeds exceeding 80 mph. An APD officer was able to terminate the pursuit on US HWY 23. Maranda Lee Maggard, 34 of Florida, was arrested for a taillight requirement, operating a vehicle without a proper license plate, operating a vehicle with an altered license plate, driving with a suspended driver’s license, reckless driving, cruelty to children – 3rd degree and felony fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement officers. Maggard is also facing charges…

Several Coffee High FBLA members went shopping for toys on Dec. 14, 2017 to help contribute toys to the A Diva’s Christmas toy drive. Erika Show’s goal was to deliver toys to at least 50 children that would not be getting anything for Christmas. Coffee High FBLA President, Timothy Tucker, brought the toy drive to our attention because Erika Show had not yet reached her goal. FBLA members knew that this would be a great community service project and jumped right in by starting to plan on how we could help Erika reach her goal. FBLA members decided that buying…

By Kevin Tatum PET THERAPY VISITATION We want to thank the 4-H members, parents, and volunteers who turned out for the last Pet Therapy Visitation on Dec. 11 at Vista Park (formerly Shady Acres). Participants were: Broxton-Glenn O’Steen; CMS-Javnote Davis and Natalie Newell; Junior 4H Club-Ashton Ates, Amelia Crockett, Muskan Minhas, Ishika Sadarangani, and Sariah Wells; Senior 4H Club-Jeremiah Brantley, KenDasha Cobb, Asia Davis, JaVonte Grady, Korinda Johnson, Kyya Johnson, T.K. McIver, Candice Pace, TaKyla Robinson, Zykerria Sims, Tinya Sirmans, Willie Spence, Micheal Woods, Evie Woodward, and Kimberly Wright; Adults-Liz Batten, Alyse Hall, Jean O’Steen, Kevin Tatum, Hannah Wright, and…

Applications are still being accepted for the City of Douglas Mayor’s Office new leadership program for youth, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DYC). Applications are open to high school students, in grades 9-12, from Coffee County High School or private and home schools located in the city limits, to serve on the inaugural Douglas Youth Council. “Youth leadership programs are important to our city because they help initiate and foster leadership among youth through educational opportunities and outreach,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “I’m excited about the opportunity to expose local youth to the operation of our local government, build their…

Friday, Dec. 15, the Alma Police Department responded to a fight in the 300 block of E. 7th St. Two ladies were involved in a fist-fight within feet of a toddler. This fight evolved into a second fight on Stewart Drive. Three hours later, APD responded to another fight in the 300 block of E. 7th St. During this fight, which stemmed from the earlier two fights, a man attempted to shoot another man but was quickly disarmed by bystanders. Sometime later, one of the involved parties posted videos on social media stating she would shoot the others involved. Breanna…

Mrs. Ruby Vickers Vickers, age 102, of Ambrose, GA passed away early Sunday morning, December 10, 2017 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Vickers was born July 1, 1915 to the late William Henry Vickers and the late Mollie McClelland Vickers. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by: her husband, Ira Vickers; her children: Sherley Vickers and Wylene Rhodes; and siblings: Agnes Mills, Rebecca Bryant, Mattie Chelly Bryant, Willie Vickers, Mable Pope, Harvey Henry Vickers, Elisha Vickers, and Mary Evelyn Ayers. Mrs. Vickers, a native of Coffee County, GA was a homemaker. She…

Mrs. Mary Clifton Norman, age 83 of Waycross, GA, formerly of Douglas, passed away Friday afternoon, December 8, 2017, at Baptist Village in Waycross following an extended illness. Mrs. Norman was born November 28, 1934 to the late Ezekiel Clifton and the late Naomi Bryant Clifton. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Albert Norman; son, Anthony Allen Norman; and sisters: Hazel McClusky and Louise Herndon. Mrs. Norman, a native of Pavo, Brooks County, GA, was a retired educator with the Coffee County School System. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist…

Ms. Heather Diane Shepherd, age 34, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Residence. Shepherd was born on August 3, 1983, in Lanier County, Georgia to Tommy Stracener and Ruby Nell Smith Stracener. Survivors include: her mother, Ruby Nell Smith Stracener of Nicholls, GA; father, Tommy Stracener of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Alivianah Shepherd of Nicholls, GA; son, Austin Shepherd of Nicholls, GA; sister, Tammy and husband Richard Hailey; brother, Michael and wife Wanda Stracener of Nicholls, GA.; special friend, Aaron Shepherd, of Alma, GA.; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday, December 15,…

Mr. Charles Edward Wright, age 70, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Residence. Mr. Wright was born on April 1, 1947, in Douglas, GA to the late Henry Lawson Wright and Irene Wright. Survivors include: his life’s partner, Janice Parker of Nicholls, GA; sisters: Barbara Davis and Teresa Harper; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his father, Henry Wright; mother, Irene Wright; and brother, Henry Wright. Graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 2 p.m. at Broxton City Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Braswell Jr. and…