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As the holiday season is upon us, the City of Douglas Police Department would like to remind everyone that holiday shopping can present some danger. During the holiday season, people become less attentive as their lives become more hectic, which could make them susceptible to crime and danger. Taking a few prevention measures can help ensure ajovial holiday season. “The holiday shopping season can cause some people to be more at risk to theft and other holiday crime,” says Chief Casteloes. “We hope that by sharing these safety tips, it will remind people to be more prepared by being watchful…

The City of Douglas Fire Department would like to remind everyone that winter is the time of year that more fires are prevalent. Winter weather that interrupts electrical service will cause people to turn to alternative heating sources and will contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter. Holiday decorations also contribute to the increase of fire hazards during the winter months. “Winter fires are preventable and the City of Douglas hopes that these tips will be helpful and citizens will use them to keep their family safe from fire during the upcoming months,” says Douglas Fire Chief Larry…

By Kevin Tatum JUNIOR/SENIOR DISTRICT PROJECT ACHEIVEMENT Junior & Senior 4-H members are reminded that portfolio rough drafts for DPA are due on Friday, Dec. 1. Final copies are due by Friday, Dec. 15. Portfolios count for 40 percent of Junior DPA scores and 50 percent of Senior DPA scores. DPA will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Be sure you have these dates saved on your calendar. WAYCROSS FAIR EXHIBITS We want to congratulate Abby Hamilton, Alexandra Rivero, Jenna Sears, Micheal Woods (Reserve Champion), and Evie Woodward for all…

Mr. Charles Elton Lott, Jr., age 69, of Tifton, GA passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Lott was born on October 6, 1948, in Pearson, Georgia to the late Charles Elton Lott, SR and the late Alice Emma Bazemore Lott. Survivors include: brother, Silas Lott of Broxton, GA.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: father, Charles Elton Lott, Sr.; mother, Alice Emma Bazemore Lott; sister, Silvia Lott; and son, Charles Elton Lott, III. Funeral Services were held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 2 p.m…

Mrs. Linda Ann Lambert Lott, age 65, of Tifton, GA passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Mrs. Lott was born on February 10, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia to Joyce Marie Bullock Lambert and the late Grady Allen Lambert. Survivors include: mother, Joyce Marie Bullock Lambert of Stockton, GA.; sisters: Jane and husband Julian Smith of Stockton, GA., Brenda and husband Arzell Register of Waycross, GA., Robbie Sue Delk of Stockton, GA., Vickie Kaye Howell of Stockton, GA.; brothers: Jackie Lambert of Stockton, GA., Bobby and wife Judy Lambert of Lake Park,…

Mrs. Dora Pearl Wooten Floyd, age 92, of Broxton passed away Monday morning, November 20, 2017 at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Floyd was born August 8, 1925 to the late Charlie Wooten and the late Dora Lee Cliett Wooten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 49 years, Vernon T. Floyd and her husband of 12 years, Robert Warnock; sons: Johnny Wayne Floyd, Neil Joseph Floyd and Michael Floyd; siblings: Guy Wooten, Algerine Reynolds, Missouri Knight, Mary Olive Smith, Winnie Smith, C. E. Wooten, Gertrude Peacock and Richard Wooten. Mrs.…

Ms. Rhonda Tramaine Spires Ciriano, age 37 of Douglas passed away Saturday morning, November 18, 2017 following a short illness. Ms. Ciriano was born July 7, 1980 to Mr. Charlie Wayne Spires and Ms. Patricia Ann Tanner. Ms. Ciriano was preceded in death by: her husband, Mario Flores Ciriano; her maternal grandparents: Raymond and Elouise Tanner; and her paternal grandparents: Luther and Corrine Spires. Survivors include: sons: Erick Ciriano of Frankford, Delaware, Derrick Martin of Douglas, GA.; mother, Patricia Ann Tanner of Douglas, GA.; father, Charlie Wayne Spires of Douglas, GA., sisters: Shonda Spires and Meagan Spires both of Douglas,…

Mrs. Katie Ruth Barlow Soles, age 84, of Douglas passed away late Saturday evening, November 18, 2017 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Soles, a native of Toombs County, Georgia, was born January 24, 1933 to the late John T. Barlow and the late Sara Ann Reese Barlow. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Soles, 8 Siblings: Frank Barlow, Ernest Barlow, Roy Barlow, Myrtle Cooper, Sally Woodruff, Irene Yates, Grace Smith and Lonnie Anderson. Mrs. Barlow had been a child care provider for many years. She loved all of…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) men’s basketball player Nate Louis has been named the first GCAA Division I Player of the Week for the 2017-2018 regular season. A 5’11” sophomore from Miami, Fla., Louis averaged 21.5 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and 1.5 steals in wins over Denmark Tech and Indian River State. He is averaging 18.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game this season. Louis currently leads the GCAA in total assists (47) and is in the top five in steals (15), assist to turnover ratio (3.9), and points per game average. The Hawks are currently 5-1…

The Middle Georgia Prep Lions have already spoiled games this season for Central Georgia Tech and Albany Tech – both members of the GCAA. Add South Georgia State to that list. The Lions hit 8-of-10 free throws in the final 3:16 and never surrendered the lead the entire night, defeating the Hawks 73-65. “We just never could get into a rhythm tonight,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. The Hawks were held to five points in the first ten minutes and trailed by as many as 10 points before cutting the lead to 28-23 at halftime. The Lions extended their lead…