Douglas Rotary Club supports community organizations throughout the year and ended 2025 by recognizing the regional chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and their director, Tommy Watkins, at the club’s December 11 meeting. Members enjoyed an update on FCA successes and plans for service. Douglas Rotary presented a check to Mr. Watkins to support FCA’s character-building efforts with student athletes in Coffee County middle and high schools, Citizens Christian Academy, surrounding school districts, and South Georgia State College. Watkins gave a shout-out to fellow Rotarians John Day, Paul Elliott, and Clay Lott as being among the valuable volunteers who…
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Submitted by Dani Davis, DMYC Social Media Chairperson On November 17, 2025, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) conducted its monthly meeting. Jr. Mayor Zipporiah Wilcox led the meeting and recognized College and Career Advisor Channtee Gamble as the Outstanding Community Spotlight for November. Mike Bazell, founder of the Ambitious Young Men mentoring program, opened the meeting with a special prayer. The Youth Council honored Channtee Gamble as the community spotlight for the month of November. Gamble is a dynamic leader with more than 13 years of experience in education, leadership development, and community engagement. She currently serves as a College and Career Advisor…
Earlier this week, Sheriff Fred Cole presented a check for $25,380 to Satilla Advocacy Services. The sheriff’s office raised the funds through the first-ever Sheriff’s Promise Golf Tournament. The sheriff’s office chose Satilla Advocacy Services in recognition of their incredible work being done on behalf of citizens and victims in Coffee County. Satilla Advocacy’s commitment to serving those in need is invaluable and the sheriff’s office considers it a privilege to support their mission. “As sheriff of this great county, I am proud to know that our efforts will help strengthen the important services this organization provides. Thank you to…
In October 2024, the Community Foundation of Coffee County awarded a $12,500 grant to the City of Douglas to assist with improvements at Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park. These funds supported several meaningful upgrades, including the installation of the John S. Gibson Memorial, a brick walkway leading to the Fallen Soldier Statue, re-painting of the insignia in the middle of Veterans Park, planting two trees beside the memorial, and the addition of eight metal benches placed on concrete pads. One of the most notable additions is the memorial honoring U.S. Representative John S. Gibson, a Douglas native whose legacy continues to…
On December 11, 2025 at approximately 5:36 p.m. the Douglas Police Department received a report of a shooting in the area of North Pearl Avenue. Responding officers were advised that one individual had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital by private vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. At this time, investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Brittany Osteen at bosteen@cityofdouglasga.gov or submit an anonymous tip at 912-260-3600.
James Randy Davis, age 62, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence in Broxton, GA. Davis was born on May 16, 1963, in Douglas, GA to the late James Alvin Davis and the late Mary Frances Davis. Survivors include: three sons, Jake (Kimberly) Davis of Ocala, FL, Randy Allen (Lila) Davis of Ambrose, GA, and Red (Lydia) Davis of Nicholls, GA; two daughters, Betsy Dutcher and Krissy Marfilius; special companion, Patty Dutcher of Broxton, GA; thirteen grandchildren: Toby Davis, Dakota Davis, Savannah Davis, Cole Davis, Jozy Davis, Logan Donnely, Lilly Dutcher, Georgia Davis, Rae…
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office was notified on December 9, 2025, by the Department of Family and Children Services regarding a possible case of child abuse. DFACS advised they had been contacted amid concerns that a child may have been physically abused by a parent. A preliminary investigation was conducted and bruising was seen on the child’s upper back. Based on those findings, DFACS notified CCSO for further investigation. CCSO investigators initiated an inquiry and determined that approximately 15 days earlier, the child had reportedly been struck multiple times on the back with a cellphone charging cable by an individual…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently held a renaming ceremony to honor the Taylor family for their generous contributions and investment in Wiregrass’s future workforce. The clinic has been officially renamed the “Student Health Clinic, generously donated by the Taylor Family.” The Taylor family, owners of Taylor Insurance Services, has been deeply involved in South Georgia for nearly fifty years through their service, investment, and unwavering commitment to the community. Because of their continued generosity and dedication to supporting Wiregrass students, the college recognized the family with this renaming honor. Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements shared during the ceremony, “I’ll say this about the family whose name I…
The City of Douglas invites citizens to stay informed and involved by attending or joining a volunteer board! Currently, there are vacancies on four volunteer boards or committees: Downtown Development Authority (4), the Douglas-Coffee County Planning Commission (1), the WWII Flight Training Air Base (2), and the Keep Douglas Beautiful Board (2). Qualifications for each board are outlined at www.cityofdouglasga.gov/volunteer. Below is the schedule for December 2025 meetings for various boards and committees. All meetings are open to the public, and your participation is always welcome!
On the morning of December 7, 2025, a series of incidents began within the City of Douglas and continued across multiple jurisdictions before concluding in Mitchell County with an arrest. According to initial reports, 50-year-old Lamarcus Antoine Dunson committed several criminal acts that included the theft of a Chevy Silverado in the area of Estlee Mercer Road in Coffee County. Dunson then traveled toward Albany where he allegedly carried out a robbery at a convenience store. His alleged criminal acts ended in Mitchell County where authorities located Dunson inside a residence he had unlawfully entered. He was taken into custody…