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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,…

Ludelle Moore, age 94, of Douglas, GA passed away on day, March 25, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Moore was born on January 20, 1922, in Nashville, GA to the late Early Danford Cobb and Mamie Lareen Holt Cobb. Survivors include: her daughter, Helen E. (Tim) Musgrove of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren; one niece, two nephews, and cousin, Alice Gieger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey Moore; daughter, Denise Taft; granddaughter, Tammie White and grandson, John Henry Reliford, Jr. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 25, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m…

Judith Adelle Chandler, age 59, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Chandler was born on July 19, 1956, in Douglas, GA to the late Mark Daniel Meeks and Annie Eliza Knowles Meeks. Survivors include: her husband, James Junior Chandler of Douglas, GA; seven sons, Robert Stanley (Michele) Baggett of Kentucky, William Scott (Michele) Baggett of Florida, Joseph Steven Baggett of Kentucky, James Samuel (Danielle) Baggett of Douglas, GA, Michael James (Janie) Chandler of West Virginia, James Scott (Angela) Chandler of West Virginia and Timothy Dewayne (Heather)…

The Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Coffee Class of 2016 traveled to Atlanta recently to learn more about economic development at the state level. Participants in the class visited the capitol and met with local legislators Senator Tyler Harper, Representative Dominic LaRiccia and Representative Clay Pirkle for an update on the 2016 Georgia legislative session. Leadership Coffee is comprised of business and government leaders. The program is designed to educate these leaders in the workings of economic development. After visiting with Georgia Power and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Leadership Coffee participants have a better understanding of how the…

Coffee Middle School’s 8th grade symphonic band recently traveled to Wayne County High School to perform for a group of judges. They received all 1 (Superior) ratings from the judges on their Prepared Pieces Performance on stage. This is a huge accomplishment for the students, and they have worked very hard this semester to earn these ratings. They also received a 1 (Superior) in the Sight-Reading room. In this room, the band had six minutes to look over a piece of music and then perform it for the judge. The Coffee Middle School band program appreciates all the help from…

Coffee Middle School would like to thank the Douglas Rotary Club for supporting our reading incentive program to promote literacy. Pictured above are Mrs. Sturgis and students Brooke Griffin and Timothy J. Tucker accepting a donation on behalf of Coffee Middle School. – Submitted

South Georgia State College’s baseball team swept a doubleheader March 22 by defeating Thomas University (JV) 5-0 and 3-2 in Douglas. In game one, the Hawks (18-13, 3-1) got on the board in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice fly by Conner Durden and an RBI single by Wyatt Petry to plate the first two runs of the game. The scoreboard remained silent until the Hawks piled on three more runs in the bottom of the fifth to secure the lead. A single by Stephan Cruver ignited the offense, plating Landon Boyette, which was followed by Mikal Flores’…