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Ms. Maxine White McCauley, age 82, of Broxton passed away peacefully at home, Saturday evening, June 11, 2016, with family members present. She was born September 22, 1933 to the late J. T. White and the late Millberry Jones White. Mrs. McCauley, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She had been a resident of Broxton for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey McCauley, and a grandson, Mark Johnson. Mrs. McCauley was a member of the Broxton Baptist Church. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Janice Johnson of Broxton, Ga. 1 Son: Harvey McCauley, Jr. of…

Satilla Regional Library System welcomed storyteller Ms. Pat Nease to the Douglas-Coffee County & Pearson Public Libraries on Wednesday. Ms. Nease held a fun storytelling performance that encouraged movement, character portrayal, call and respond, sound effects, and songs. Some of the stories included The Billy Goat Rap, The Old Woman and her Pig, The Girl and the Geese, Abiyoyo, and many other fun stories. There was audience participation and lots of laughter, with a pizza party immediately following each performance. Everyone had a great time! The next Summer Reading Program performance will be The Center for Wildlife Education, which will…

J&D Cafe in Douglas has been awarded the 2016/2017 “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division (GDEcD). Georgia Tourism’s second annual list of “100 Plates Locals Love” is featured in the state’s culinary guide, Georgia Eats. “Georgia’s cities, towns and backroads are filled with authentic restaurants and culinary specialties that visitors love to experience when they travel,” said Kevin Langston, deputy commissioner for tourism at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “The list of ‘100 Plates Locals Love’ is our way of providing visitors and locals with suggestions, the same way we would recommend…

School is out, the weather is hot, and the City of Douglas Police Department and Fire Departments want to urge citizens to practice water safety. Swimming is a popular summer activity, and drowning can happen quickly and suddenly. “Anyone watching children who are in or around water must understand that drowning can happen without notice,” says Chief Gary Casteloes. “Constant supervision of children should be maintained anytime around water.” Citizens should understand the risks of water activities. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. Drowning can happen in less than…

Billy Deron Merritt, age 60, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Merritt was born on November 11, 1955, in Douglas, GA to the late Myrtle Maxine Merritt. Survivors include: his three sons, Billy Wayne Merritt of Douglas, GA, George Dustin Merritt of Douglas, GA and Tyler Merritt of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Marie Holder of Douglas, GA and Kathy Carter of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren, Case Merritt of Douglas, GA, Chloe Merritt of Douglas, GA and Lydeah Merritt of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was…

Wiregrass Technical College will be accepting new student applications for Fall Semester on Free Application Day, June 23. Any new student who applies in person on this day will have the application fee waived. Free Application Day will be held on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Cook County WDC Campus, Moody AFB Extended Campus, and the Valdosta Campus from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fall Semester classes begin on August 22. Students interested in taking classes during Fall Semester should apply in person that day and complete an application for admissions, and apply for financial aid if needed. New…

South Georgia State College women’s soccer has announced the addition of six talented players to the defending GCAA Championship finalist program. Jaycee Anderson (Def; Douglas, Ga./Coffee County High School), Mariah Aspinwall (Def; Blackshear, Ga./Pierce County High School), Taylor Booth (Fwd; Jacksonville, Fla./Terry Parker High School), Allyssa Ross (Def; Savannah, Ga./Islands High School), Anessia Rucker (Fwd; McDonough, Ga./Luella High School), and Faith Shelton (Fwd; Conyers, Ga./Heritage High School) have all committed to SGSC’s soccer program for 2016-2017. Anderson played central defense and midfield for the Coffee High School program under Coach Clay Davis. She was honored at Coffee High with the…

Georgia Republicans passed eight resolutions at their state convention Satur­day, including a “Back to Basics” Republican Principles and Educational Resolution. The convention was held in Augusta June 3 and 4. The 3,500 party regulars also elected 31 delegates to their national convention in Cleveland next month, which also included a delegate from Coffee County. The votes came during the second day of the confab at the Augusta Convention Cen­ter. Party Chairman John Padgett said the convention had more rallies, receptions, dinners and auxiliary meetings than any state GOP convention in the country. “This has been a great convention,” he said.…

Mr. James Adrian Deen, age 74, of Douglas passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born November 5, 1941 to the late George Deen and the late Clara Stone Deen. Survivors include: His Wife, Lera Mixon Deen of Douglas, GA; Children, Dewayne (Sandra) Deen, Debra Deen, Johnny Hester, Patricia (Jimmy) Hester, Bobby Hester, Becky Hester, Patricia Arnold, Stephanie Davis (Tracey Wimberly) all of Douglas, GA, Tammy (Scott) Merritt of Broxton, GA and Vickie (Billy) Benefield of West Green; Siblings, Johnny Deen of West Green, GA, James Deen and Clayton Deen, both of…