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Michael Williams, Vice President for Economic Development at Wiregrass Technical College, selected along with 25 employees of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is participating in the 2024 TCSG Senior Leadership Academy. Participation in the academy is highly selective and requires an eight-month commitment to complete the program. He was nominated to attend the academy by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s President DeAnnia Clements. The selected group started participating in January 2024 and will graduate at the October 2024 meeting. “I am honored to join the 2024 TCSG Senior Leadership Academy. I would like to thank President DeAnnia Clements for…

Beginning Tuesday, March 12, 2024, through Friday, March 15, 2024, the City of Douglas/ESG Operations Water Department will conduct annual tank maintenance at the elevated storage tank on Pearl Avenue. Maintenance is performed annually to check the tank’s structural integrity, allowing maintenance crews to correct any necessary repairs. Each City of Douglas water tank undergoes this process every four years. When routine maintenance is performed, citizens may experience discolored water. Customers are advised to use precaution when washing clothes as it may discolor clothing. The Water Department has “rust-out” available, free of charge, to any customer who has washed clothing…

The Georgia Animal Control Association (GACA) recognizes individuals each year who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare. This year, Tim Gay, the Animal Control Officer for the City of Douglas, was honored as the GACA Georgia Animal Control Officer of the Year. “Tim’s active involvement in caring for animals and volunteering for animal rescues across Georgia underscores his deep care for animals,” says Georgia Henderson, Community Development Director. “His commitment to the safety and well-being of both the community and its animal population is unwavering and he is very deserving of this award.” Tim has been working as the…

James Kirk Solomon, age 43, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Solomon was born on August 21, 1980, in Douglas, GA, to Beth Mills and the late Joel Solomon. Survivors include: His Mother; Beth Mills of Douglas, GA, One Daughter; Joley Cady Solomon and Mother Kayla Solomon of Douglas, GA, One Brother; Joey Solomon of Douglas, GA, Two Nephews; Mills Solomon of Alma, GA, Mason Solomon of Alma, GA, Two Aunts; Paula (Kevin) Kneeland of Douglas, GA, Rhonda (Jim) Abajian of Douglas, GA, and One Uncle; William (Debbie)…

Angie O’Steen, a registered nurse, family farmer, and community leader, has qualified to run for the state House of Representatives District 169 seat. Monday afternoon, O’Steen released the following statement: “After receiving numerous phone calls and texts, seeking wise counsel, and a whole lot of prayer, I’m excited and proud to officially announce my candidacy for House District 169. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue Clay Pirkle’s extraordinary work to fight for Coffee, Irwin, Turner and Tift counties. As your Representative, I will fight for our South Georgia conservative values and work to lower costs, improve rural…

Ms. Moveline Revis Smith, age 80, of Ambrose passed away Friday evening, March 8, 2024, at the Landings, following an extended illness. She was born December 7, 1943 to the late Andy Revis and the late Eula Griffin Revis. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Smith, a son Danny Smith and several Nieces and Nephews. Ms. Smith, a native of Fulton, Mississippi, was a homemaker, farmer, and had worked at both Spectrum Apparel as a seamtress and at Westside Elementary School as a food service assistant. Survivors include: Daughter-In-Law, Janet Smith of Ambrose,…

The Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department (DCCRPD) hosted the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) Class B 12 & Under Boys Basketball Tournament at Central Square Complex on Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2, 2024. Eight teams participated in the tournament, and the DCCPRD 12U team defeated three teams to reach the championship game against Sumter County. In the championship game, the DCCPRD All-Stars emerged victorious with a score of 76-66 against Sumter County, securing the State GRPA Class B 12 & Under Boys State Champion title. “On behalf of the City of Douglas and Parks & Recreation,…

District Attorney Marilyn Bennett announces the conviction of the driver responsible for death of 15 year-old Ella Knight and her grandmother, Debra McCarthy, in last year’s Father’s Day vehicular homicide. On June 18, 2023, Orlin Javier-Nunez, 35, a native of Honduras, was alone driving a 2016 Dodge Ram 5500 work truck for his employer, FDD Underground Utility Contractor, on Georgia Highway 23/U.S. Hwy. 301 near Trudie Road, when he left his lane swerving into oncoming traffic where Ella, age 15, was driving with a valid learner’s driving permit, with her grandmother, Debra McCarthy in the front passenger seat. Nunez hit…

Evelyn Spires Jones, age 92, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. She was born on October 13th, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Gentry W. Spires and Ola Mae Brown Spires. She attended First Congregation Christian Church when she was able. She was preceded in death by her husband Floran “Jake” Jones. Her father Gentry Spires, her mother Ola Mae Spires and two brothers Charles Spires, Thurman Spires, and one sister Colleen Spires. Her survivors are one Sister Shirley Doyle and husband Michael C. Doyle of Douglas. One brother Howard…

Joyce Anne Shannon Rewis a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with deep Irish roots, and a beloved resident of South Georgia passed away on March 07, 2024 at the age of 66. Joyce brought the spirit of the Steel City with her to the charming landscapes of South Georgia, where she created a life filled with love, warmth, and an unwavering passion for her family, friends and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joyce embraced her dual identity, proudly calling both Pittsburgh and South Georgia her home. Her love for the Pittsburgh Steelers was deeply rooted in her upbringing, and she carried that fervent…