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Charles Wayne Andrews, age 78, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Lumber City, GA. Mr. Andrews was born on November 18, 1939, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Thomas Harry Andrews and Hazel Andrews. Survivors include: his wife, Frances Andrews of Broxton, GA.; daughter, Machelle Wood of Hazlehurst, GA.; son, Forrest and wife Phaedra Andrews of Broxton, GA.; brother, Harry and wife Trudis Andrews of West Green, GA.; grandchildren: Kelsey Andrews, Payton Andrews, Mitchell Andrews, Olivia Andrews; great grandson, Brye Wood. Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by: his father, Thomas Andrews; mother, Hazel Andrews;…

Vera Mae Pharr, age 80, of Thomasville, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Thomasville, GA. Mrs. Pharr was born on May 21, 1937, in Odum, Georgia to the late Garland Elbridge Turner and Maude Turner. Survivors include: her husband, Rev. H. L. Pharr of Thomasville, GA.; daughters: Lynn Conoley and Terry Willis of Thomasville GA., Becky and husband Dr. Hector Martinez of Tampa, FL.; sons: Stan Pharr of Thomasville, GA, Cliff Pharr of Atlanta, GA.; sisters: Peggy and husband Boyd James of Axson, GA. and Sherryl and husband Ricky Bullard of Douglas, GA.; grandchildren: Caroline Pharr, Jackson…

Mr. Lamar Davis, age 77 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday morning, November 28, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis, a native of Kirkland, GA, was born on October 9, 1940 to the late Jeff Davis and the late Willie Mae Carter Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Helen Earline Prescott Davis; brother, Jeff Lawton Davis; and sister, Loretha Harmer. Mr. Davis was self-employed as a trucker with Davis Trucking. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include: daughters: Barbara Davis…

Mr. John Clark Pafford, Jr., age 68 of Willacoochee, passed away Friday morning, November 24, 2017 at Life Care Center Nursing Home in Fitzgerald, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Pafford was born April 10, 1949 to the late Rev. John Clark Pafford, Sr. and the late Lois Johnson Pafford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Bevil Pafford and one brother, Timothy Alan Pafford. Mr. Pafford had been employed with the United States Chamber of Commerce in Waco, TX. He was a Methodist by faith. Survivors include: brother, Michael Pafford of Willacoochee,…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named a Best for Vets Community and Technical College for 2018 by Military Times. The college was ranked 14h in the national listing. According to the announcement, 140 colleges were considered in the review process that contained nearly 150 questions about support services, academic policies, and financial aid benefits for student veterans. Wiregrass Georgia Tech offers credit, and non-credit classes through an office located at Moody Air Force Base. Wiregrass has a partnership with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to provide five CCAF required general education courses through distance education. The…

As the Coffee High Trojans prepare for the GHSA Football Class 6-A Semifinals against the Tucker Tigers, the school district would like to share important information for all Trojan fans. The address for Adams Stadium in Dekalb County is 2415 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dekalb County officials have stated there will be parking next to the stadium. If Coffee fans arrive early they should be able to park next to the stadium or there is also an old high school close to the stadium with additional parking. For safety purposes,…

Greg Griffis pled guilty on Nov. 27, 2017, to one count of voluntary manslaughter. Griffis was originally charged with murder, following the death of Thomas Vining. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney John Rumker. Judge Andy Spivey sentenced him to 15 years, the first four of which he is to serve in prison. Vining, who had been ordered by law enforcement and a judge to stay away from the residence, was a past acquaintance of Griffis and his daughter, Kelli Griffis. At around 5 in the morning on Feb. 19, 2017, Vining arrived at the residence of Kelli…

The City of Douglas and Transwaste are offering residential Junk Drop-Off Days, once a month, to help Douglas residential customers discard excess trash. The upcoming date will be Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the City Pole Yard located at Pearl Avenue from 8 a.m.- Noon. A dumpster will be placed the City Pole Yard, located on Pearl Avenue, to offer residents a way to dispose of large, non-hazardous items and electronic items at no cost. No one will be available to help unload items. The City is not responsible for any damages that occur during unloading. NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/DEBRIS or…

Do you have a favorite dish in Douglas? If so, now is the time to show your love and nominate that dish in Explore Georgia’s 100 Plates Locals Love contest. For the last two years, Douglas has made the list.Fireside Pizza was one of the first to receive this honor in 2015 with their Carnivore Pizza. In 2016, Tomato Pie from Douglas’ local restaurant, J & D Café, and Holt’s Bakery was chosen as one of the 100 best dishes recognized for Georgia for their glazed donuts. “We have a variety of good eats in our area,” says Georgia Henderson,…

The City of Douglas Public Information Department continues to accept registrations for the annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade through Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at 4 p.m. Citizens need to be aware of some changes with parade start time, rule changes and where the parade will end this year. After much consideration, parade organizers and a representative of the skateboarders in the community, have reached an agreement that will allow skateboarders to participate in the parade. Parade organizers are happy to announce that a tentative skate race may be held at 5:45 p.m. For details on the skate race or…