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The Douglas Kiwanis Club hosted Georgia Kiwanis Governor Richard Dixon and local district Lt. Governor Byron Mullican Tuesday, July 19, at First Baptist Church. Members from local district clubs Metter, Swainsboro, Tattnall, and Brooklet were also in attendance. Mr. Dixon and Mr. Mullican spoke at the meeting and answered questions. Everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the evening. – Submitted

The number of arrests resulting from investigations conducted and coordinated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC) and the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has steadily risen over the past three years. The following lists the number of arrests made between fiscal years 2014 and 2016: * Arrests FY 2014 = 189* Arrests FY 2015 = 201* Arrests FY 2016 = 275 This increase is a direct result of the added number of very active new affiliates who partner with the GBI to conduct more proactive investigations. These increased proactive efforts…

The Douglas Stingrays swim team completed the state swim meet last weekend in a close second place finish to Oconee County. Oconee edged the Stingrays by a mere nine points, 483 to 474. Jefferson City swim team finished third while Tifton finished in fourth place. “We had two disqualifications in early relay races that cost us 24 points,” commented head coach CM Jenkins. “Those relays and a few higher places here and there could’ve made up the nine point deficit. Other than that we had several state championships in our group of 68 swimmers that attended the meet, which had…

Mrs. Frankie Sadie Watson Brigmond, age 68 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning, July 16, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Brigmond was born May 18, 1948 to the late Jess Watson and the late Eula Mae Pollard Watson. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sue Walker. Survivors include: Her Husband: Alton Washington Brigmond of Douglas, GA; 2 Daughters: Tracy Hiers of Alma, GA, Vickie Brigmond of Nicholls, GA; 1 Brother: Jesse Watkins of Homerville, GA; 9 Grandchildren. 4 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Graveside Services will be…

Mrs. Elaine Meeks Herndon, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed on, Sunday July 17, 2016 , at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Herndon was born at Nicholls, GA on March 26, 1931 to the late Calvin Stewart Meeks, SR and Ruby Rachel Goin Meeks. Mrs. Meeks served the Douglas community in service to the Coffee County School System and to her beloved First Baptist Church, the Elaine Herndon Sunday School Class for 25 years. Mrs. Herndon will be greatly missed at First Baptist. Survivors include her son, John Andrew Herndon and wife Tammy of Douglas, Georgia;…

Five Coffee County Junior 4-H members, along with volunteer leader Chalanda Woods, traveled to the Wahsega 4-H Center near Dahlonega, GA, the week of July 4-10 to participate in the Georgia 4-H Wilderness Challenge Camp. This camp facility is out in the woods about 15 miles from Dahlonega. On their arrival day, they went in to Dahlonega to see the Independence Day fireworks show. While at camp, the students got to do several high elements in the rope course such as the “Flying Squirrel,” the “Climbing Wall,” and the “Zip Line.” The 4-H members also got to enjoy a trip…

First Academy is adding sixth grade for the 2016-17 school year with plans to expand the middle school and eventually add a high school. All registration for the 2016-17 school year is online at www.fbcdouglas.com/first-academy. First Academy is registering preschool, elementary and sixth grade. Some classes have filled with waiting lists, but there are still openings in several grades and classes. First Academy is fully accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission with a curriculum that aligns with Georgia’s standards. Students consistently perform at or above national standards of achievement with most students testing multiple grade levels…

The Douglas Stingrays won their 13th consecutive District II GRPA swim championship last week. The Rays amassed a total of 1,043 points to the distant second place of 390 points for Wayne County. Appling was third with 377 points, while Jeff Davis had 274 points. The Stingrays qualified 68 swimmers for the state meet in Tifton, with 54 of those individuals qualifying in both of their events. The team dominated the relays by winning 28 out of 30 of the four-person races. Swimmers winning both of their events were Anna Lee O’steen, Maggie Minchew, Brent Bell, Jon Vickers, Mathis McCullough,…

Satilla Regional Library System welcomed Mr. Al Poindexter, folk singer, to the Douglas-Coffee County and Pearson Public Libraries on Wednesday. Mr. Al held an interactive folk singing program for children and families. There were many songs performed including Who Is Your Hero?, Hollow Tree, and This Land is Your Land where there was audience participation. He discussed music history related with the various instruments he brought that included the banjo, guitar, and more. He taught new vocabulary words as well. Everyone had a great time! The next Summer Reading Program performance will be Balloons R 4 Twisting Balloons Show with…

Martha B. Evans, age 88, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Manor House following an extended illness. Mrs. Evans was born on December 3, 1927, in Douglas, GA to the late Ralph Waldo Griffin and Mamie Eliza Baird Griffin. Survivors include: her two sons, Rowan B. Evans, IV of Douglas, GA and Ralph (Jerrie) Evans of Douglas, GA; daughter, Carol (Danny) Maley of Douglas, GA; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.B. “Bunny” Evans. The family will receive friends Friday, July 15, 2016 from…