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Mrs. Jill Pruitt. was recently named Coffee Middle School’s teacher of the month for the month of November. Congratulations, Mrs. Pruitt! – Submitted

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…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a quick lunch at the Chamber office on Wednesday, January 18, and learn about how you can experience Venice, Florence and Rome November 4-11, 2017. The lunch will be held in the Chamber Conference room from 12-1 p.m. Please RSVP to Mesha Davis at 912-384-1873 or chamber @ douglasga.org. A representative from Collette Travel will be at the Chamber office on January 18 to explain details of the eight-day trip that includes nine meals. Book before March 15, 2017 and receive $200 off the trip per person. Including this discount,…

Mr. Johnnie Wayne Floyd, age 65, of Douglas passed away early Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA following a short illness. Mr. Floyd was born January 30, 1951 to the late Vernon T. Floyd and Dora Pearl Wooten Floyd. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by his father, Vernon T. Floyd and 2 brothers: Michael Floyd and Neil Floyd. He retired from Golden Poultry after 17 years of service as a Fabrication Machinist. Survivors include: 5 Children: Shannon Hay of Canton GA , Johnnie Ryan Floyd, Tara Floyd Harden, Brian Scott Ward, and…

Mrs. Betty Lou Daniel Leavens, age 71, of Douglas passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Leavens was born July 5, 1945 to the late Albert E. Daniel and the late Louise Burch Daniel. She was also preceded in death by a son, Johnny Wayne Leavens. Survivors include: Her Husband, Jerry Wayne Leavens of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter, Tammy Leavens of Douglas, GA; 3 Brothers, Gene Daniel and Stanley Daniel both of Douglas, GA and George Daniel of Fort Paine, AL; 2 Sisters, Alice Duke of Douglas, GA and Donna Shrouder of…

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;…