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The City of Douglas and GFL Environmental continue to offer free residential Junk Drop-Off Days to help citizens rid properties of excess trash and large items. The next date will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 1011 Shirley Avenue (corner of Shirley Ave. and College Park Dr.) from 8:30am-11:45AM. Citizens must be in the drop off line prior to 11:30AM. Other drop-off dates for 2024 are as follows: January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, March 2 & 16, April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15, July 6 & 20, August 3 & 17,…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions saw a decrease in unemployment in November. “As we prepare to ring in a new year, Georgia’s future is bright, said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With holiday shopping and retail kicking back up, Georgia’s unemployment rates are dropping faster than holiday deals. Coupled with a soaring job market and a workforce ready to take on limitless opportunities, Georgia is well on the road to success.” The Southern Georgia Regional Commission, of which Coffee County is a member, reports the following: The unemployment rate was…

On behalf of Georgia’s 3,500 cotton farming families, the Georgia Cotton Commission recently donated 12,000 pairs of socks to various homeless shelters across the state. Farmers delivered socks to the Albany Rescue Mission, Jackson County Family Connection in Jefferson, Lowndes Associated Ministries to People in Valdosta, the Southwest Georgia Housing Opportunities in Columbus, The Sparrow’s Nest in Athens, North Georgia Community Action in Summerville, the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia in Macon, the Atlanta Mission, the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority in Augusta, the Safe Harbor Center in St. Mary’s, Southwest Georgia Community Action in Moultrie, and the Homeless Authority…

On behalf of Georgia’s 3,500 cotton farming families, the Georgia Cotton Commission recently donated 12,000 pairs of socks to various homeless shelters across the state. Farmers delivered socks to the Albany Rescue Mission, Jackson County Family Connection in Jefferson, Lowndes Associated Ministries to People in Valdosta, the Southwest Georgia Housing Opportunities in Columbus, The Sparrow’s Nest in Athens, North Georgia Community Action in Summerville, the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia in Macon, the Atlanta Mission, the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority in Augusta, the Safe Harbor Center in St. Mary’s, Southwest Georgia Community Action in Moultrie, and the Homeless Authority…

The holiday season is upon us, and in 2024, Georgians should spend the season with loved ones and create lasting memories – not being inundated with political solicitations for an upcoming runoff. Runoffs have occurred in the 2018, 2020, and 2022 general elections. The end of this holiday campaigning would be one of the greatest gifts to Georgia voters. “Georgia is one of the few remaining states using the General Election Runoff model,” said Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “Next year, there will be a contentious presidential election – and families across Georgia will be settling down…

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) and Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court programs are looking for youth volunteers for the 2024-2025 school term. Both programs seek to build leadership skills within our youth community. The DMYC serves as an advisory council to the Mayor and Commission. New members of the youth council will have several sessions which will include: orientation, discussion of city issues, brainstorming for new ideas to engage the youth in our city, participation in retreats, leadership training, and travel experiences. Participants must be students of Coffee County High School or private and home schools located within…

Elizabeth Browning Batten, age 73 of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia following an extended battle with cancer. Mrs. Batten was born in Douglas, Georgia, on November 14, 1950, to the late Tommie Browning Sr. and Wilma Corbitt Browning of Pearson, Georgia. Survivors include Her husband; Lonnie Batten, her children Lonnie Kevin Batten (Brian Cox) of Douglas, Georgia; Jessica Lynn Batten Gregory (Jack) of Sparks, Georgia; Grandchildren: Skylar Johnson of Douglas, Georgia; Dain Johnson; Caiden Johnson; Jensen Gregory of Sparks, Georgia; step-grandchildren; Jack (Bubba) Gregory of Wilmer, Alabama;…

Mrs. Sarah Jane McNulty, age 97, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McNulty was born on May 5, 1926, in Douglas, GA, to the late Lewis Vickers and Emma M. Vickers. After Mrs. McNulty’s marriage to Frank McNulty, they moved to Florida in 1960. Mrs. McNulty taught school in the Orange County schools as a reading-learning specialist. She also had elementary, junior high, and senior high teaching experience. She was president of her local reading council and president of the Florida Reading Association. Under her leadership, the state association mounted a collaborative…

Rebecca Ann Rawlins Kirkland, age 87, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Landings in Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Ms. Kirkland was born on September 11, 1936 to the late Harvey B. Rawlins and Mary Ellen Harper Rawlins. Survivors include: Her Children; Lynn Carver of Ambrose, GA, Johnny (Jan) Morrison of Douglas, GA, (Jim) Cindy Girtman of Denton, GA, (Dudley) Mary Vickers of Ambrose, GA, Alex (Regina) Morrison of Douglas, GA, Tabatha Wooten of Denton, GA, (Chris) Renea Horton of Baxley, GA, Grandchildren; Donya Davis of Ambrose, GA, (Justin) Abby Hart…

Charles Douglas, age 65, of Pearson, GA passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Savannah, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Douglas was born on November 18, 1958, in Coffee County, GA, to the late Joe Douglas Jr. and Betty Jean Baisden Douglas. Survivors include: Six Brothers; Tommy Douglas of Pearson, GA, Lonnie Douglas of Birmingham, AL, Jimmy Douglas of Hazlehurst, GA, Billy Douglas of Broxton, GA, Thomas Douglas of Pennsylvania, Loren Douglas Of Blackshear, GA, Two Sisters; Bonnie Harrell of Douglas, GA, Connie Davis of Douglas, GA, A Special Niece; Mary Ortega of Pearson, GA, Step-Mother,…