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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;…

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…