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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…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and workforce skills for the Summer Semester. Recipients from the Coffee campus were awarded a scholarship made possible because of generous college supporters.  The scholarships will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. The scholarships were merit-based and applicants had to complete an application and provide letters of support. The recipients are listed with their program of study and the scholarship they were awarded Sarah Davis, Cosmetology, Francis Lott/Douglas Lions Scholarship; and Candace Bracewell, Health Information Technology, Hanna Family Scholarship. If…

Satilla Riverkeeper and a team of dedicated volunteers conduct water quality sampling at numerous public landings on the Satilla River Water Trail.  During the summer months, water quality samples are taken every 2 weeks. The most recent testing took place within the last 30 days. The data is also recorded at the GaEPD Adopt A Stream website https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/ as well as at SwimGuide. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns. One of the parameters volunteers test is bacteria. The concentration of Escherichia coli (E. coli), a species of coliform bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract and feces of mammals, can…

Mr. Darren Brown of Luverne, AL and Ms. Michelle Brown of Douglas, GA, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leann Marie to Andrew Allen Peacock, son of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Ramon Peacock of Broxton, GA. Leann is the maternal granddaughter of the late Terry Witthoft of Long Beach, CA and Ms. Ramona Witthoft of Douglas, GA. She is the paternal granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Brown of Kingsport, TN. Andrew is the maternal grandson of the late Andrew Westberry of Fitzgerald, GA and Ms. Lawanda Westberry also of Fitzgerald, GA. He is…

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Scholten of Broxton, GA are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Anna Grace Scholten to Ronald “Chance” Wiggins, son of Scott and Kelley Wiggins also of Broxton, GA. Anna Grace is the Maternal granddaughter of Mrs. Emily Hunter Ragsdale and the late Cleveland Comer Ragsdale of Douglas. She is the paternal granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scholten of Boyden, IA. Anna Grace is a 2020 Graduate of Coffee High School and a 2023 graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, AL, where she graduated with highest honors of Summa Cum Laude…

Recently, CRMC recognized Allison Dorsey, its BEE Award honoree for the 1st quarter of 2024. Allison is a dedicated member of the Social Services team. Despite being with CRMC for only a year, Allison has made significant impacts on the lives of her patients and coworkers. She was nominated twice for going BEE-yond her job duties and ensuring patients received the necessary care even after discharge. Known for her advocacy and attentiveness, Allison once used her day off to pamper a long-term patient with a manicure and pedicure. CRMC is proud to honor exceptional staff members who have been recognized…

  Kelsey Greer and Justin Hersey have announced their engagement and upcoming wedding on Saturday, August 31 at West Ward Street Church of God in Douglas. Wedding Registries: Target Wal-Mart Amazon Honeyfund Classy 5 Boutique (Douglas)

Writer-director Sidney Bryant Sr. and ONE Compelling Picture (OCP) has set the cast for “The Last Call – Because You Answered” and “The Voice – When Eyes Can’t See,” his latest two films set for Amazon Prime and Tubi in 2025, the production company announced on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Sonya Moore-Roper and Dustilynn Vaughan, both members of the Douglas Coffee County community, will star in “The Last Call-Because You Answered.” Athena Gracen (Moore-Roper) is trapped in a car accident, frantically calling 911 for help. 911 dispatcher Cathy Willows (Vaughan) answers and listens as Athena shares her fears. Athena’s vulnerability…