The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council held a special event on September 21, 2026, “Tomorrow’s Leaders, Welcoming Today’s Superintendents,” which focused on the new school board Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents with the Coffee County Board of Education (CCBOE). Youth Council members were given the opportunity to address each leader with questions regarding policy changes and everyday school experiences. The meeting was called to order by Jr. Mayor Jaleigha Williams, with an invocation by Jace Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Simone Wilkerson. Following routine business items, the council presented the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation, shared information about the…
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Yvonne “Von” Parker, age 79, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on January 4, 1947, to the late Spencer and Maggie Allison. Yvonne was a longtime and cherished member of the Douglas Country Club, where she enjoyed staying active and connecting with friends. She had a love for working out, traveling, and making memories wherever life took her. Above all, Yvonne treasured the time she spent with her beloved dog, Maggie May, who was a constant source of love and companionship. She was survived by: daughter, Wendi McDaniel (Wade); stepson, Norman Parker 4th; stepdaughter,…
Ronnie Edwin Crosby, age 65, of Pearson, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2, 1961, the son of the late Mr. Saulter Crosby and the late Mrs. Lucille Crosby. His survivors include: his beloved wife, Judy Ann Crosby of Pearson, GA; one daughter, Tracey (James) Mizell of Homerville, GA; one son, Eddie (Melissa) Crosby of Blackshear, GA; six grandchildren, Savannah (Jack) Jewell, Brooklyn Mizell, Leigha Crosby, Ellie Crosby, Becky Thigpen, and Danny Thigpen; one great-grandchild, Emery Jewell; one brother, Raymond (Denise) Crosby of Axson, GA; three sisters,…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will offer a Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) course this October at the College’s Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, providing an opportunity for individuals to gain foundational fiber optic knowledge and hands-on skills for careers in telecommunications, broadband, construction and digital infrastructure. The 32-hour Certified Fiber Optic Technician course will be held October 20–25, 2026, with evening classes Tuesday through Friday from 5–9 p.m. and full-day hands-on training Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fiber optics plays an increasingly important role in modern communications infrastructure, supporting high-speed internet, telecommunications and digital networks. The CFOT course is designed…
The Public Works/ESG Operations Department, along with Ryland Environmental, will host Fall Junk Free Week from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Residents within the Douglas city limits can bring large household items and other unwanted junk to 1101 Shirley Avenue — at the corner of Shirley and College Park Drive — for free disposal. Please note that tires and hazardous chemicals cannot be accepted. Items must be placed on a trailer or in a spot where the clam truck can easily reach them, as on-site staff will not be available to…
The Douglas Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in. Many devices used in daily lives – phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store a lot of energy in a small space. If they are damaged or charged the wrong way, they can overheat, start a…
Alvin Lee Ricketson, Jr., age 83, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida following a period of declining health. Alvin, a Coffee County native and successful local business owner, was born on November 10, 1942, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Alvin Lee Ricketson, Sr. and the late Lavada Williams Ricketson. He was a graduate of Coffee County High School and a 1965 graduate of The Cincinnati College of Embalming. Following his education, he proudly served a 4-year term in the United States Navy where he served a tour in…
Jimmy Miller Jr., age 50, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born January 5, 1976, in Douglas, Georgia, to Barbara (Grantham) Miller and the late Jimmy Miller Sr. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Barbara Grantham Miller of Broxton, Georgia; sister, Michele (Miller) McCallem (Hal) of Wray, Georgia; son, Jimmy (Trace) Miller III (Rayna) of Axson, Georgia; daughter, Carlee Miller Worth (Nate) of Fitzgerald, Georgia; one grandson, Tripp Miller; two nephews, Josh Taylor (Elizabeth) of Wray, Georgia, and Jake Taylor (Lauren) of Fitzgerald, Georgia; two great-nephews, Jack and Walt Taylor; and two great-nieces, Ellie Jo…
The Tulane football team (2-2) rallied with 10 points in the fourth quarter and then blocked the potential game-tying field goal with just under two minutes remaining to seal the 24-21 victory over Southern Miss (1-3) at Yulman Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Maurice Turner, who ran for 200 yards, had the game-winning 74-yard jaunt with 5:26 remaining to give the Green Wave a lead it would not relinquish. Josh Lewis’s blocked field goal at the 1:45 mark of the fourth quarter secured the team’s fourth-quarter comeback victory. Tulane scored first for the second straight game as quarterback Kadin Semonza connected…
Joann Roberts, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026. Joann was born December 26, 1942, to late O’Neal and Josephine Bryant. Her survivors include her son, Michael Roberts of Ocilla, Georgia; grandchildren, Kayla Clemmons (Derrik) of St. Marys, Georgia, Kyle Roberts (Nicole) of Moss Point, Mississippi, Cam Williams (Valerie) of Lakeland, Georgia, and Jayda Roberts of Nicholls, Georgia; eight great-grandchildren, Leela, Grayson, Aubrey, Walker, Adie, Vivi, DJ, and Aaliyah; two sisters, Lucy B. Lowe (Waren) of Ray, Georgia, and Janis Gordon of Macon, GA; and one brother, John C. Bryant (Wanda) of Axson, Georgia; special ex-daughter-in-law,…