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Community leaders, friends and family gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Southern Chiropractic of Douglas on Tuesday, Oct 17. Dr. Brett Mizell and his wife, Candace, invite you to come by for any of your chiropractic needs. Drop-ins are welcome! They are located at 506 Ashley Street West in Douglas, Ga. 912-389-0042 Dr.Mizell@southerndc.com

James Wayne Reliford, age 62, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at CRMC. Mr. Reliford was born on September 9, 1955, in Pearson, Georia to the late James William Reliford and Geneva Richardson Reliford. Survivors include: wife, IdaKay Richardson Reliford of Nicholls, Ga.; daughters: April and her Husband Chris Tanner of Douglas, Ga. and Rose and her husband Victor Merritt of Douglas, Ga.; sons: Donnie and his wife Effie Reliford of Douglas, Ga., John and his wife Victoria Reliford of Douglas, Ga, Billy Reliford of Douglas, GA, Perry and his wife Laci Young of Douglas, GA,…

Did you know that about one out of seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the U.S. for 2017 are: Over 160,360 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed. Over 26,730 will die because they didn’t get an examination or didn’t act soon enough. That’s why Coffee Regional Medical Center and Dr. Al Mazur, of CRH Urology, are teaming up to conduct low-cost prostate cancer screenings for a reduced…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Foundation hosted a reception for scholarship donors and this year’s recipients on October 5, 2017. Mr. Chris Tuten, SGSC Foundation President, kicked off the event with a message of thanks to the Foundation’s scholarship donors. “We are grateful to our many donors. Through your support and generosity, we are helping better prepare for our future through investing in educating these students,” Tuten stated. For the 2017-2018 academic year, 86 Douglas Campus students received a South Georgia State College Foundation Scholarship with awards totaling over $101,000. This includes a variety of academic, athletic and need-based…

Mr. Robert Lowell McDuffie, age 78, of Broxton, GA passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at CRMC. Mr. McDuffie was born on November 25, 1938, In Ocilla, GA to the late Denver McDuffie and Floree Mixon McDuffie. Survivors include: wife, Lurlyne Sapp McDuffie of Broxton, GA; daughters: Marsha and husband David Chancey of Blackshear, GA. and Kristie Williams of Waycross, GA; sons: Steven McDuffie of Jacksonville, FL and Brett McDuffie of Nahunta, GA.; step-daughters: Connie Carter of Broxton, GA, Annelle Stanfield of Douglas, GA, and Beverly Harper of Wray, GA.; step-son, Howard and wife Deborah Carter of Douglas, GA.;…

Ms. Elizabeth Roberts Ainsworth passed away on October 10, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at the home her daughter, Barbara Jean Kent Eidam, and son-in-law, Karl Frederick Eidam Jr., of Marietta, Georgia. Lib, (as she was called), was born on April 10, 1928 in Douglas, Georgia, to the late John and Floy Sears Roberts. She had retired as a LPN from Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Kent Eidam; brother, Charles Roberts of Douglas, Ga; and sister, Sue Haynes of Clermont, Georgia. She is Preceded in death by her sisters Lena Bennett, Ollie Cook, and…

By Hannah Spivey Recently members of the Future Farmer of America (FFA) organization came from all over South Georgia to compete at the Area Six competitions in Berrien County. They competed in several competitions, including Floral Design. Abbigail “Abbi” Vaughn competed in the Junior Area Floral Design competition, where she placed first against 30 other competitors. Abbi Vaughn has competed in Junior Floral Design for three years. Each year, she has placed in the top three. However, this is her first year placing first. For this year’s competition, she had to create a centerpiece and a boutonniere, and she won…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) swim teams kicked off their season in fine fashion this past Saturday at Thomas University. Both the men’s and women’s teams won the three-school meet against Point University and Thomas University who hosted the meet. SGSC’s men scored 604 points to Thomas University’s 500 points while the women dominated the meet tallying 593 points to second place Point University’s 264 points. Leading the Hawks on the women’s side was freshman Jessilyn Graham who won all three of her individual events. Graham won the 50 freestyle and both the 100 and 200 breaststroke events. Also,…

Students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are reaping the benefits of technology upgrades and new computer equipment, with plans on the horizon for more upgrades in the near future. Last year, the college was able to invest $400,000 in new computers for programs like, Computer Information System, Business Technology, Criminal Justice and Early Childhood Education and Care. Over the past months, almost all of the teaching facilities for the Adult Education program purchased and replaced computers, smartboards and printers. The Adult Education program helps students improve their reading, writing, math skills, learning to speak English and preparing them to pass…

The City of Douglas Main Street Division would like to invite community partners to participate in the 14th Annual Hometown Harvest which will take place Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on the vacant lot adjacent to City Hall located on Madison Avenue. “At the present time, we have some local community agencies and vendors participating, but, we would like to see more businesses come out to support this fun event,” says Pattie Merritt, Main Street Coordinator. “There is no fee for community partners, and what a great way to promote your business. Downtown merchants are also participating by handing out candy at…