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Mr. James Leroy Corbean, age 63, of Douglas passed away Tuesday evening, March 29, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 8, 1953 to the late James L. Corbean, Sr. and the late Mary Ruth Barlow Corbean. Mr. Corbean, a native of Xenia, Ohio, was a Transportation Safety Director with Orgill Corporation. He was a former Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Ellen Dale Baptist Church in Bartlett, Tennessee for 20 plus years. He was a member of the National Private Truck Commission. He loved to promote Missions, and loved Southern Gospel…

Gloria Davis Grubb, age 76, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Grubb was born on October 27, 1939, in Douglas, GA to the late BD Davis, Jr and Dorothy Hall Davis. Survivors include: her two sons, Mike Grubb and Stan Grubb both of Mesa, AZ; two sisters, Wilda Ann Dockery of Winston Salem, NC and Susan O’Steen of Ambrose, GA; three grandchildren, Bailey Hall Davis of Douglas, GA, Cole Harrell of Memphis, TN and Jordan Andrew of St. Simons, GA; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in…

Tire Amnesty Day will allow citizens of Douglas to dispose of up to eight tires per resident at the City Pole Yard located on S. Pearl Avenue on April 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. Tires are a non-biodegradable, hazardous material that can damage our environment. Scrap tires that have been disposed of improperly or left in yards can become the breeding ground for mosquitoes and a habitat for snakes and other wild animals. No commercial and no farm tires will be accepted, rubber only – no rims. Proof of residency is required. “We are happy to offer these type…

E.J. Weiss was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, March 22 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Weiss spoke about his twenty-eight year career in the U.S. Navy, during which he served on many ships and lived and worked in many interesting locales around the world. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted

Huey Fussell, age 80, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at his residence following a brief illness. He was known for his devotion to his family, his community of Ambrose and his firm belief in God. Huey was born to the late Youngie Fussell and Cola Whitley, a farmer and homemaker respectively, in Ambrose, GA on November 13, 1935. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Union Primitive Baptist Church in Ambrose. Huey grew up helping his father farm land in Ambrose and Douglas, GA. His father instilled in him a love of the land, teaching…

The City of Douglas would like to invite citizens of Douglas to participate and clean up around Douglas! “Throughout the year we offer several programs to help our citizens get rid of litter, clutter, and large items around their homes and neighborhoods at no charge,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs. “We hope these programs will encourage citizens to be pro-active in helping to keep our neighborhoods, streets, and businesses clean.” Spring Junk Free Week is April 16–23, 2016. Proof of living within the City of Douglas (such as a copy of a recent utility bill) is necessary to drop off…

The Coffee County 4-H Shotgun Team had five members to compete on March 19 at the State Sporting Clays Invitational. The Invitational was held at Ocmulgee River Gun Club in Macon. Jordan Davis placed 1st and won the State Invitational by scoring a 97 out of 100 targets in the Senior Division. First year shooter Cliff Ellis placed 3rd in the Junior Division. Other members of the team who competed were Barron Thomas (Sr.), Timmy Rewis (Sr.), and Slade Smith (Jr.). The Sporting Clays Invitational is a 100 target event and is open to any eligible 4-H’er registered…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of April for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, 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. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years of age Come and audition for a public service announcement to possibly be played on the radio. Auditions will be held at all locations in Douglas, Broxton, Ambrose, Pearson,…

Faye H. Paulk, age 76, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, at residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Paulk was born on April 6, 1939, in Irwin County, GA to the late Pleasant Lester Harper and Martha Studstill Harper. Mrs. Paulk was a graduate of Irwin County High School. She attended South Georgia College where she received her Assoc. Degree in Nursing and Albany State College where she received her BS in Nursing. Survivors include: her daughter, Deborah Paulk of Douglas, GA; two sons, Phil (Lisa) Paulk of Jonesboro, AR and Ben (Miranda) Paulk of Douglas,…