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Dear Editor: For three successive years our legislature has devoted considerable time, energy and resources in their attempt to pass into law what is commonly referred to as a “religious freedom bill.” This year a bill was finally submitted to Governor Deal. Much to the displeasure of the religious right Governor Deal vetoed the bill. In so doing he set forth his reasons in some depth and a transcript as well as a video of his announcement is on the internet. Before criticizing him I urge your readers to afford our Governor the courtesy of understanding his reasons for vetoing…

A softball conference doubleheader March 30 turned out to be two hard fought battles between the South Georgia State Lady Hawks (21-6, 5-1) and the East Georgia State Lady Bobcats. The first game in the series ended with a 6-5 win by SGSC after eleven innings of play. Game two was another long game of eight innings with the Lady Hawks coming out on top by a score of 2-1. Whitney Oliver pulled double duty in game one, leading SGSC on both offense and defense. Oliver pitched eight innings and allowed one earned run on five hits. She racked up…

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…