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Benjamin Cory Johnson, age 33, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Johnson was born on November 7, 1982, in Douglas, GA to Sandra Foskey Johnson Heist and the late Sidney Ray Johnson. Survivors include: his wife, Sharon Nicole Johnson of Douglas, GA; daughter, Lacey Johnson of Douglas, GA; two sons, Sidney Austin Johnson of Douglas, GA and Benjamin Chase Johnson of Douglas, GA; mother, Sandra Johnson Heist of Douglas, GA; sister, Lisa Heist of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Marty Heist of Douglas, GA and Chris Johnson…

Mrs. Linda Gail Courson Murray, age 66, of Douglas, GA passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah following an extended illness. Mrs. Murray was born October 9, 1949 to the late William Alton Courson and the late Dorothy Collins Courson. Mrs. Murray, a native of Ocilla, Georgia, was a Homemaker. Being a Pastors’ wife, she and her husband, Rev. H. P. Murray, had served several churches throughout this area. She was preceded in death by 1 Son, Horace Preston Murray. Mrs. Murray was a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church; however…

The Coffee High School Foreign Languages Department has partnered with the Douglas Police Department to administer bilingual proficiency assessments to local officers. Our teachers and officers are working together to make sure we can serve everyone in our community! – Submitted

Class of 2017 – Alyssa McPeak Class of 2019 – Gracey King Teacher Spotlight of the Month – Don Joiner – Submitted

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of October for children, tweens, and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or contact via e-mail: macomberj @ srlsys.org. Please visit our website, www.srlsys.org, like us on Facebook @ facebook.com/SatillaRegionalLibrary and Twitter @SatillaLibrary. Bookmark Art Contest Winners’ Ceremony Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Douglas/Coffee County Public Library for the winners and their families.…

Hungry Howie’s continues in its unwavering commitment to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its eighth annual “Love, Hope & Pizza” campaign. Since 2009, Hungry Howie’s has been dedicated to spreading awareness and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF). Beginning September 26 and throughout the month of October, the company will serve their signature pizzas in pink boxes decorated with the NBCF logo. For every pizza purchased, Hungry Howie’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to NBCF. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from each chocolate Howie Brownie™ with pink raspberry sauce will be donated…

Congratulations to Coffee Middle School’s Attendance Awareness Winners for the week of September 19-23. Our sixth grade winners were Reed Mills and Jennifer Hall; seventh grade, Shanterious Jones and Nicholas Alvarado; and eighth grade, Jacob Fielding and Diamond Tucker.Our final week of September’s Attendance Awareness Month winners are: sixth grade, Casin Wilson and Brady Hailey; seventh grade, Steve Smith and Carolina Cecenas; and eighth grade, Cinthya Diaz and Cameron Minix. The overall winners received Elliano’s gift cards. We hope you enjoy your gifts! Pictured above are: seventh grade, Gabriel Elrod; eighth grade, Celeste Churchill; and sixth grade, Jody B. Davis.…

The Pepsi Concert series is proud to announce Douglas native Jennifer Nettles will perform her “Time to Celebrate Christmas” live at The Pavilion at The Centre of Tallahassee on Friday, December 9, 2016. Jennifer is known primarily for her role as lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland, alongside Kristian Bush. Before Sugarland’s inception, she also fronted Atlanta-based bands called Soul Miner’s Daughter and Jennifer Nettles Band. She also charted as a duet partner on the country version of rock band Bon Jovi’s 2006 single “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” a Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. In…

Nine years ago this year something fresh and new came to Douglas, Ranchero’s Fresh Grill. Began by local entrepreneur, Luke Christian, Ranchero’s has fast become a favorite place to enjoy burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, chips & salsa and, of course, white cheese dip. Guests enjoy the build your own concept of Ranchero’s, allowing them to enjoy over 28 different topping options. Several employees that were part of the original staff of Ranchero’s are still working with the company. Some have moved in to managerial positions, others are working in the management office. Catering and office delivery continues to be…

Congratulations to the winners of the 311/Customer Care Center CHS Homecoming Tickets giveaway. Norris Harrell and Shonterica Armengol were the lucky winners of the Customer Appreciation Giveaway that was held on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Each winner received two tickets to the Coffee High School homecoming game. Wynetta Bolder, City Clerk/311 Customer Care Center Director, is pictured with the winners. – Submitted