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Maxine Winters Moore, age 93, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Shady Acres following an extended illness. Mrs. Moore was born on March 6, 1923, in Douglas, GA to the late Nathaniel Winters and Hester Pritchard Winters. Survivors include: her daughter, Marian (Billy) Mizell of Douglas, GA; son Roy (Dianne) Moore of Ambrose, GA; daughter-in-law, Patsy Moore of Douglas, GA; special friend, Charlie Stone of Douglas, GA; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Royce Moore and son, Keith Moore. The family will receive friends…

Editor’s note: The following is a press release issued Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 by the Douglas – Coffee County Economic Development Authority. Douglas-Coffee County is known for its diverse industry base and existing industries that continue to grow. In 2016, existing industries in Coffee County added more than 329 jobs and invested more than $17.3 million in capital investment. “Coffee County is a standout in rural Georgia because of our existing industries that continue to excel,” states Luke Morgan, Chairman of the Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority. “2016 has been an exemplary year for our existing industries and we applaud all…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 90th Annual Event to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Central Square in downtown Douglas at 6:30pm. Because the gift associated with 90th anniversaries is the emerald, the theme for the event is “Celebrating Excellence in Business and Leadership in The Emerald City – where there’s no place like home.” Suggested attire is business formal. “We promise to feature fabulous networking time, wonderful food and drinks and a great band,” states Andrea Taylor, Chamber President. “We will honor our business award winners and celebrate our 90th Annual Event in…

Annie Maude Stodghill, age 87, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Stodghill was born on July 10, 1929, in Douglas, GA to the late Osie Harper and Lucy Adel Martin Harper. Survivors include: her daughter, Brenda Stodghill of Douglas, GA; son, Donald (Elaine) Stodghill of Alapaha, GA; five grandchildren, Donna (Lee) Browning of Adel, GA, Reagan (John) Nugent of Alapaha, GA, William (Missy) Stodghill of Nashville, GA, Richard (Ellen) Stodghill of Columbus, GA, and Tabitha Renee (Damon) Holtzclaw of Douglas, GA; sister, Geraldine (Neil) Morris of Columbia, SC;…

According to the Coffee County Ga. Police Scanner Facebook page, Douglas police and fire units responded to a house fire at 206 North Street around 5 a.m. on Christmas Eve. When officers arrived, they discovered the home engulfed in flames. Thankfully, it appears as though the home was uninhabited at the time and, as a result, there were no injuries or loss of Christmas gifts. However, the nature of the fire remains suspicious and authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. If you have any information regarding the fire or if you saw anyone in the area around that…

JANUARY 4-H MEETING SCHEDULE We will be holding our in-school 4-H club meetings the week of January 9-13. The schedule is as follows: Monday-CCA (5th-8th grades), Indian Creek and Westside (5th grade); Tuesday-Eastside and Satilla (5th grade); Wednesday- Coffee Middle School C, D, & E Clusters (6th grade); Thursday-Ambrose (5th grade) and Coffee Middle School A & B Clusters (6th grade); and Friday-Broxton, Nicholls, and West Green (5th grade) and First Academy (5th & 6th grades). We will also have our after school 4-H meetings that week in the 4-H office. The Senior 4-H Club (9th-12th grades) will meet on…

First Baptist Church and GracePointe Church announced today that they will serve as two of more than 350 churches around the world that will host Night to Shine sponsored, by the Tim Tebow Foundation simultaneously on Friday, February 10, 2017. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. This worldwide movement is already set to take place next year in all 50 states and 10 countries around the world…and the numbers continue to grow! Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of January for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, contact Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or e-mail: macomberj @ srlsys.org. Find us on the web at www.srlsys.org. Holiday Closings Satilla Regional Library will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of the New Year’s holiday and on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Ongoing Programs Audio Spot Auditions…

Vernie Kight, Jr., age 87, of Hazlehurst, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Genesis Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Kight was born on May 11, 1929, in Douglas, GA to the late Vernie Kight, Sr. and Ruby Blount Kight. Survivors include: his brother, Gene (Marilyn) Kight of Broxton, GA; three nieces, Michele (Leon) Smith of Fitzgerald, GA, Kathy (Carl) Smith of Fitzgerald, GA, and Lisa Littleton of Phenix City, AL; three nephews, Freddie (Regina) Kight of Columbus, OH, Alan (Beth) Kight of Elkhart, IN, and Jimmy Kight of Jonesboro, GA. He was preceded in death…