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Michael and Angela Booth of Douglas, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Madeline (Maddie) Mikayla to Lucas (Luke) Killian McCarty, son of Danny and Amanda McCarty, also of Douglas and Jamie and Amy Robillard of Davenport, Florida. Maddie is a 2020 graduate of Coffee High School and went on to attend South Georgia State College (SGSC) and competed on their swim team before transferring to Kennesaw State College. She graduated from Kennesaw State College in 2023 as Cum Laude with her Bachelors of Arts in Business Management. While attending Coffee High she participated…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a momentous ribbon cutting ceremony today for DouglasNow, a vital community news outlet that celebrated multiple significant milestones. The joyous event marked DouglasNow’s 10-year anniversary, the unveiling of their new studio, their strategic merger with Coffee County Broadcasters, and the launch of their revamped website. Chelsea Graham, Member Relations Director at the Chamber, warmly welcomed attendees and provided an engaging history of DouglasNow, highlighting the outlet’s dedication to local news and community engagement. Matthew Baker, Owner of the local Chick-fil-A, offered a heartfelt prayer and blessing for the establishment, its studio, the…

 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College celebrated a topping-off ceremony for the new Commercial Truck Driving and Diesel Technology Facility.  The new facility is a public and private partnership that began seventeen years ago with the land that was donated to the college by the Douglas-Coffee County Development Authority to offer commercial truck driving classes. In 2017, because of industry demand, Wiregrass began the Diesel Truck Maintenance program using a spare bay for the lab and a breakroom for a classroom provided by TransPower of Douglas. The 5,000-square-foot facility will house classrooms and labs designed to accommodate both programs.  At the ceremony, guests…

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. Currently, there are vacancies on the Ethics Committee. If you want to volunteer on one of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of June 2024 City of Douglas Boards and Committees meetings. For additional information about any City of Douglas Committee/Board, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (912) 389-3405.

Bobby Wooten, 84, passed away on June 1, 2024 with his beloved family at his bedside. A graveside service will be held at Parkway Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Justin Wright officiating. The friends can greet the family at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Bobby was born in Douglas, Georgia to the late William Mack Wooten, Jr. and Maggie Lee Wooten. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Oma Jean Minchew Wooten; son: John…

On the evening of May 31, 2024, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a spectacular ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the renowned Medical Institute of South Georgia. Founded by Dr. Tracy McClelland and her husband, Leroy McClelland, this event marked a significant milestone in their journey of dedication, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to healthcare education. The Medical Institute of South Georgia, which began as the Ycarte Health Career Center, has been transformed into a non-profit organization under Dr. McClelland’s visionary leadership. This transition ensures that the institute will continue to educate and change the lives of…

On May 24, the Coffee High School Art Club hosted the third annual Trashin’ Fashion Show. Trashin’ Fashion is a cross curricular project based learning activity that involves the whole community. The project allows students to use what they have learned in Art, Math, Language Arts, and Environmental Science to create a wearable piece of art from discarded materials. The goal of Trashin’ Fashion is to encourage the entire community to be more aware of our impact on the environment and to become more creative in our reuse of materials. Trashin’ Fashion began as a 12 look opening act for Douglas…

The CHS Academy of Engineering, Agriculture, and Mechanics believes that when teachers, students, and community members work together, amazing things happen. Recently, Coach Ben Swafford, a member of the Academy of Health and Human Services, brought the athletic trainers’ golf cart to the engineering lab for a minor repair. The roof of the cart was sagging, which made it difficult for Coach Swafford and Coach Keyanna Dawson to use it to help Coffee High’s athletes. When Coach Swafford mentioned that Coach Dawson was working to raise the funds to purchase a new one, engineering teacher Jerry Hill asked, “Why would…

This year, the annual 4th of July Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024. In order for the 4th of July Freedom Fest to continue to be a success, sponsors are needed to help fund the fireworks display that brings joy to thousands each year. The city is currently reaching out to potential sponsors to join us in making this year’s event unforgettable. “The annual Freedom Fest is a highly anticipated tradition in Douglas and Coffee County,” says Charlie Davis, City Manager. “We are reaching out to business owners and organization leaders for their support of…

South Georgia State College celebrated its graduates during annual commencement ceremonies May 9, 2024, on the Douglas Campus and May 10, 2024, on the Waycross Campus. Family members and friends gathered to cheer on a portion of the 347 graduates from summer and fall 2023 and spring 2024. Special recognitions for Dr. Kit Carson and Mrs. Linda Wildes were given during the Douglas Campus ceremony. Dr. Carson’s journey is one that exemplifies dedication, service and excellence. Prior to joining the SGSC faculty in 2006, Dr. Carson served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring with a distinguished military…