The City of Douglas Electric Department is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025, along with approximately 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 55 million Americans across 49 states and five U.S. territories. The first electrical lights were turned on in Douglas on May 26, 1905. Currently, the City of Douglas’ electrical distribution system consists of 132.15 miles of high-voltage primary lines. The department has 13 employees who serve residents in the city limits of Douglas. The Electric Division is responsible for distributing electric service to more than 5,850 residents and maintaining over 3,160 street and…
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Jacob Arthur Lott, age 81, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. He was born on March 9, 1944, in Douglas, GA to the late Arthur Lott and the late Mary Lillian Lott. Survivors include: three sons, Tim (Paula) Lott of Broxton, GA, Johnny (Vickie) Lott of Douglas, GA, and Jason (Kayla) Lott of Pridgen, GA; one daughter, Debbie (John) Roberts of Douglas, GA; one stepdaughter, Annette (Mark) Wilcox; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; brother, Jimmy (Lyna) Lott of MI; sister, Mary Evelyn Lott; and several…
By Jack Lingenfelter, National FFA Southern Region Vice President About a year ago, I was honored with the title of National FFA Southern Region Vice President. This was the beginning of an incredible journey of traveling across the country, meeting students of all backgrounds, and sharing all that I could about how FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, can transform their lives. With the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo kicking off later this month—meaning thousands of students will be traveling to Indianapolis to network and learn from one another—I see this as the perfect time to showcase…
October is here and that means it’s time for the annual service promotions hosted by the City of Douglas. During the month of October, citizens are invited to learn more about public services and participate in various activities. Get ready to declutter your space for free this fall! Public Works/ESG Operations is thrilled to announce our Fall Junk Free Week from Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, 2025. Join us between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at 1101 Shirley Avenue, located at the intersection of Shirley and College Park Drive, to dispose of your large household items and junk at no…
The Douglas Fire Department (DFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely. “Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere. If not used correctly or if damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode,” says Douglas Fire Chief Casey Wright. “To reduce these risks, take a look around your home to…
On September 22, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s Operation Watchful Eye X, conducted compliance checks on all 98 registered sex offenders in Coffee County. Of those 98 individuals, five are classified as dangerous sexual predators. Deputies are proud to report that all offenders were found to be in full compliance with the rules and regulations of the state registry at the time of the checks. No arrests were made. This outcome is a remarkable achievement for Coffee County, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit and its…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has filed additional charges against Chris Johnson as part of the ongoing case involving Johnson Funeral Home. Johnson now faces: This case began on October 26, 2024, when deputies discovered 18 bodies in varying stages of decomposition at Johnson Funeral Home. Since then, all remains have been identified and families notified. Investigators also uncovered irregularities involving insurance fraud, falsified records, and mishandling of cremains. Johnson has remained in custody at the Coffee County Jail. James A. Sirmans of Fitzgerald was also arrested in December 2024 for his role in related insurance fraud. The GBI, with…
Douglas Rotary Club recognized an exceptional Wiregrass Georgia Technical College student at the club’s October 2 meeting at South Georgia State College. Kristen Boggan, a cosmetology student at Wiregrass, was recognized by her instructor April Lott, Kelly Peacock, and classmates Reanna Giben and Shiquana Johnson for her entrepreneurial spirit and scholarship while at Wiregrass. Following graduation in December 2025, Ms. Boggan, will be opening Station 31 Salon at 301 Peterson Avenue South, Suite B in Douglas. While a January 2026 grand opening is planned, Ms. Boggan can be reached at 912-850-7195 for inquiries. Douglas Rotary is a service organization seeking…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held its Summer 2025 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, July 31. A total of 512 students were awarded an associate degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, including 11 dual enrollment/high school students who earned a college credential. Among the graduates, the college conferred 102 associate degrees, 110 diplomas, and 607 technical certificates of credit. The ceremony was held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. Max the Fox, Wiregrass’ new mascot, surprised the crowd with his first public college appearance. The graduation speaker was Ricardo Garcia, a graduate in Dental Assisting. Garcia made college…
On September 22, 2025, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Historic Preservation Division announced that Douglas is one of eight municipalities in Georgia to receive federal subgrants totaling $120,000. Douglas will receive $6,780 to support the World War II Flight Training School Master Plan. Douglas was eligible to apply for this grant because of its Certified Local Government (CLG) designation. Each year, Georgia’s 100 Certified Local Governments can apply for matching grants, which are funded 60 percent by federal sources and 40 percent by local sources. To become a federally Certified Local Government, a city or county must pass a…