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The Douglas Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Christmas Parade Theme Contest. The Chamber is inviting all Coffee County kids ages 12 and under to put on their thinking caps and come up with a theme for this year’s 60th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. The lucky winner will not only get the thrill of seeing their theme come to life during the parade but will also have the incredible opportunity to ride with Santa in his sleigh. As if that isn’t enough, thanks to the fantastic folks at Vyve Broadband, the winner will also…

South Georgia State College’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program has been recognized as the fifth best nursing program in the state of Georgia for 2024 by RNCareers.org. This prestigious ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) first-time pass rates, program accreditation, the number of students taking the exam, and other critical metrics. The School of Nursing at South Georgia State College is dedicated to providing high-quality education with a focus on individual attention. This commitment is supported by a rich clinical learning environment, which includes state-of-the-art simulation labs where students engage in…

City of Douglas Ward 6 Commissioner Steve Bailey received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah on June 24, 2024. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, provides a nationally recognized series of training opportunities for city officials. “This is a significant milestone,” said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson. “We congratulate Commissioner Steve Bailey and his dedication to professional development is an inspiration and a testament to the valuable resources…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces another opportunity to save money on application fees during the college’s second Free Application Week, July 15-19. Those interested in applying for Fall Semester 2024 can apply online at Wiregrass.edu and save money. Several new programs are starting for the Fall Semester. The Valdosta Campus will offer Medical Laboratory Technology as a Degree program. Students will learn to perform laboratory tests on bodily fluids and evaluate and correlate medical laboratory test results performed on patients. This program would be a great program for Phlebotomists who would like to increase their skill level and education. The…

The City of Douglas, GFL Environmental, and other great partners will host the 2024 Freedom Fest celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at JC Adams Municipal Park – Jardine Stadium. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and stadium seating will be provided. Admission and parking are free. There will be rides at the Rucker Family Kids Carnival, food and general vendors, and fireworks at dark. Food vendors include Super Yum Foods, Kona-Ice of Lowndes, Martha’s Kitchen, Taqueria Tamaulipas, Bennett’s Cool Treats, LA Twister Fun Cups, Tutti Fruitti’s, Keanum’s Creamery, and Martha’s Kitchen. Other vendors onsite will be Casi’s Custom…

This summer, forty-six students from Coffee FFA and FCCLA attended a Summer Leadership Camp (SLC) at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, on the banks of Jackson Lake. Summer Leadership Camp is open to FFA and FCCLA students from all over the state of Georgia.  Coffee High FFA advisors Josh Rogers, Kailee Bennett, and Darien Ball; Coffee High FCCLA Advisors, Lea Roberts and Tara Carver; and Coffee Middle School FFA advisor, Tyler Metts took the group for a week of camp where they participated in a leadership program designed to build relationships, develop teamwork and leadership attributes, and of course…

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to practice safety with fireworks and would like to make the public aware of the city ordinance regarding fireworks. Fireworks can be used during the hours of 10 am and 9 pm. On July 3rd and 4th, fireworks can be used for an extended time from 9 p.m.-11:59 p.m. It is illegal to use any fireworks indoors. It is unlawful to ignite fireworks within or on a roadway, city/county property, or within 100 yards of a hospital or nursing home.  Persons must be at least 18 years of age to purchase,…

Brooke Huckaby lives a fairly typical college life. The 21-year-old Agricultural Technology Management major attends class, studies hard, and puts hours in at work. Unlike her classmates, the sophomore at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has another more unusual role. She is the mayor of her hometown of Arabi.”As far as I know I’m the youngest female mayor in United States history, and the youngest mayor in Georgia state history,” Huckaby said.Huckaby was elected mayor of Arabi, a small town in Crisp County, when she was just 20 years old and has been serving while attending college full-time. The initial push…

The ONE Compelling Picture team began production on their latest film entitled “The Last Call – Because you Answered” earlier last week in Douglas. The production is advising members of the community to be advised that there will be a lane closure on Moseley Road near the Broxton city limits on June 25, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. They are cautioning travelers to take an alternative route if possible; those who must travel this way should be advised that beginning around 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 25, 2024, an overturned Jeep Cherokee will be placed…

South Georgia State College outfielder Luke Boone has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Sporting Goods 2024 NJCAA Division I Gold Glove Team. The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Awards are selected by ABCA coaches committees at each level: NCAA Div. I, II & III, NAIA, NJCAA Div. I, II & III, Pacific Association Division, and High School. The first ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were recognized in 2007, making this the 17th year the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Awards have been presented in the collegiate and high school ranks (no awards were presented in 2020 due to COVID-19). Boone was also…