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During a regular City Commission Meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017, two City of Douglas retirees were recognized for their years of service. Marvin Rains, who worked for 28 years in the Parks and Recreation Department. During his time with the City, he worked his way up to Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in which he ensured the beautification of the City of Douglas. Mary Lou Gillespie, was employed for 16 ½ years. She worked in the Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk. She stated that she is looking forward to her retirement to do some traveling and spending time with…

At the regularly scheduled Commission meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017, ESG Operations, Inc. presented Douglas Coffee County Parks & Recreation with a donation of $50,000 for the construction of Douglas and Coffee County’s Miracle Field. The Miracle Field will be constructed at the current site of Davis Wade Baseball Field/Park. The field will be utilized for special needs children and adults in Douglas and Coffee County. For more information about the Miracle Field, please contact Stevie Young at 912-384-5978. ESG Donation Photo: Stevie Young (Parks & Recreation Director), Commissioner Kentaiwon Durham, Kevin Davis (ESG Project Manager), John Eddlemun (ESG…

For the first time in Hawks basketball history, South Georgia State College will be represented at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Daniel Peace, a 2015 SGSC graduate and current senior on Troy University’s men’s basketball team, will travel with the Trojans to Greenville, S.C. to play the Duke Blue Devils Friday night in the first round of the tournament. The game is scheduled to tip at 7:20 p.m. on TBS. “It’s still so unbelievable,” said Peace. “We had our ups and downs throughout the season, but we stayed the course and peaked at the right time! I…

Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 2017, the Alma Police Department arrested Marquise Barron, 33, of Alma, following a vehicle pursuit. Barron, known to local law enforcement to have a suspended driver’s license, was observed by officers operating a motor vehicle on Douglas Street near Morris Drive. Barron led officers on a pursuit from Douglas Street to East 6th Street where Barron abandoned his vehicle and was apprehended shortly thereafter. Barron has been charged with fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement officers, driving with a suspended driver’s license, open container violation, failure to stop at a stop sign (3 cts.), and misdemeanor possession…

Congratulations to Isaiah Smith who recently won fourth in the state at the All State Art Symposium. The symposium, along with the National Art Honor Society Convention, was held together at Columbus State University. Coffee High art teacher Julie Lord had fourteen students attend that are in NAHS. The group participated in workshops held for the students on Saturday. The All State Art Symposium is the state’s top art competition, and out of the almost 2,000 entries, they accepted 100 in the show. During the reception to honor the students, Professor Bret Lefler spoke about the winners being the top artists…

On March 11, 2017, West Green Elementary School held a 5K color run. The event was a huge success with over 200 participants. Thank you to all of the sponsors, participants, and staff members who supported our fundraiser! Special thanks to the following sponsors: Gold Level: Property Hunters of South Georgia, South Georgia Insurance Services, LLS, Titan Modular Systems, Inc., Fender Automotive Group, Coca-Cola, Colony Bank,Douglas Asphalt Materials, LLC, Castrol Quality Lube, Prince Automotive Group, Diamond Builders, Inc., and the Howard Center. Silver Level: American Truck Parts, Ready Truck Lines, Kirby and Sandy Holton , Auto Mall of Coffee, Brooks Auto…

Eastside PTO and faculty held their annual Mother/ Son, Daddy/ Daughter Family Dance on March 10 in the Eastside gym. Students and their families had an amazing time eating dinner together, taking professional photos, and dancing the night away! Music was provided by DJ Francize (Mr. Brooks Waldron), who did an amazing job with sound and lights all while playing the best music and keeping the energy high! Students and their families had an amazing time. We would like to thank all that attended; your smiles let us know how much fun you had! We would also like to thank…

Mr. W. B. “Bill” Teston, age 86, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday morning March 8, 2017 at Manor House in Douglas following a short illness. Mr. Teston was born February 1, 1931 to the late Clinton Teston and the late Lizzy Davis Teston. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Shrouder Teston; three daughters, Sandra K. Kuhn, Nancy Lee Teston and Virginia Meeks; one brother, Buster Teston and one sister, Estelle Tyson. Mr. Teston retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, having served in both Korea and Vietnam.…

Mrs. Joyce Marie Newham Batten, age 70, of Uvalda, GA passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2107 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Batten was born February 8, 1947 to the late William Newham and the late Ella Mae Taylor Newham. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Ray Batten, a Son, Stacy Dewayne Batten, and a Brother, Donnie Nelson. Mrs. Batten, a native of Alma, Bacon County, was a homemaker. Survivors include: 4 Children: Susan Johnson, Tracy Sinclair and Michael Batten all of Douglas, GA and…

Ms. Robin Lee Howell Stone, age 55, of West Green, GA, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah following an extended illness. Ms. Stone was born July 6, 1961 to the late Gerald Howell and the late Eloise Crockleton Howell. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Stone. Robin was a homemaker. Her church affiliation was with the Church of God. Survivors include: 4 Children: Michael Jason Faulk of Jacksonville, FL, Bambi Marie Day of Ambrose, GA, Christine Danielle Stone and Chasity Lanett Cole, both of…