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Nellie Jo Daniel Fussell, age 94, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Manor House following an extended illness. Mrs. Fussell was born on August 15, 1921, in Berrien County, GA to the late Issac Daniel and Bertha Buck Daniel. Survivors include: her son, Norman (Mary Jo) Fussell of Douglas, GA; granddaughter, Felicia Ellis of Douglas, GA; two grandsons, Brian (Sheila) Fussell of Douglas, GA and Jeffery Patton of Valdosta, GA; six great-grandchildren, Lindsey Minis, B.J. Fussell, Courtlyn Fussell, Laura Ansley Ellis, Blaze (Stephen) Wilson, and Shemaine Shrouder; five great-great grandchildren, Collin Wilson, Charleigh Wilson, Hayden…

July 18 – 22 was an exciting week for Cloverleaf 4-H members (5th & 6th graders) in Coffee County. We loaded up the bus on Monday morning to head to the BIG CITY, Atlanta, GA. Cloverleaf 4-H Camp was held this year at the Fortson 4-H Center near Hampton, GA. In fact, the camp is so close to the Atlanta Motor Speedway, that we get a great view of it on the way in to the camp. After arriving and moving in to our dormitories for the week, the fun and games began. It was pick-a-rec time, and 4-H’ers got…

During these periods of hot and dry weather, certain modifications to your lawn maintenance practices will help to carry your turfgrass through periods of inadequate rainfall and reduce losses. The height of the warm-season turfgrass growing season spans May through August. Given average conditions (regular rainfall and moderate temperatures), bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, centipedegrass, and other warm-season species respond quickly to cultural and maintenance practices such as mowing, fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, and weed management. However, the summer of 2016 has delivered hot and dry weather with less than normal rainfall. During early August, now is the time to fine tune…

Rev. Glen Coleman Griffis, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 2, 2016, at Shady Acres Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Rev. Griffis was born March 1, 1931 to the late Elmon Griffis and the late Rilda Morgan Griffis. He was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Jettie Mae Vaughn Griffis and 4 Brothers: Melvin Griffis, Ellie Griffis, Elton Griffis and Neil Griffis. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Lonnie Glen Griffis of Pearson, GA, Mark (Laura) Griffis of Bristol, GA, Rev. Byron (Rachael) Griffis of Orange Park, FL; 3 Sisters: Mary Lou (James) Day…

Join local naturalists Chris Adams and Tyler Lott as they educate the public about the beauty and importance of our native wildlife and their habitats during the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival. Attendees will be able to get up close to some of Georgia’s native wildlife species. “We are proud to host three shows with our local naturalists, Chris Adams and Tyler Lott,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “People of all ages will enjoy this show while also becoming more knowledgeable about animals that we encounter in our outdoors.” The Full Circle Outdoors Display will be onsite both…

As the Mayor of Douglas, my philosophy to best describe the City of Douglas is that we’re “Always Shining Brightly.” Over the past year, Douglas has made great strides in the areas of business, healthcare, and education. Premium Peanut launched operations and illuminated the City and Coffee County. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College constructed a magnificent building to educate the future entrepreneurs of Douglas and to ensure a bright future for the City. South Georgia State College welcomed a new President and visionary to serve as a guiding light for our future leaders. Coffee Regional Medical Center greeted a new cardiologist…

Fresher Brands Mgmt., LLC, owners of Ranchero’s Fresh Grill and Fireside Pizza Shop, recently made a donation of school supplies to the Coffee County DFACS office as part of their Back to School giveaway events in all three communities they serve – Douglas, Waycross and Tifton. Shown above is Kristen Davis, Fresher Brands Intern, who delivered the materials. Ranchero’s Fresh Grill held a Back to School Family Night Thursday, July 28. The first 50 students in attendance received a free bag of school supplies. Families were treated to a Kids Eat Free night with one child eating free with each…

DouglasNow.com Content Editor Jerry Hudson was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Hudson spoke briefly about his past history with chemical dependency and the work the Life Recovery Ministry in Broxton is doing to help individuals in the Coffee County area struggling with substance abuse, compulsive/self-destructive behaviors, and emotional trauma. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. To learn more about the Life Recovery Ministry, click here. – Submitted

The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce will host Trivia Night on Thursday, September 1, at 6:30pm at The Atrium Event Center. Tickets will be $5 at the door, with the winning team taking home half of the money collected that night. Teams may consist of no more than six people, and there will be three rounds each with different categories. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Come join us for a fun night of trivia with friends! – Submitted