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Due to recent heavy rainfall, areas of Douglas may experience flooding. Citizens are asked to use extreme caution for the next few days. If you are affected by flooding, call 912-389-3450 and a city representative will come to assess the situation and see what measures need to be taken. Citizens who see flooded areas are asked to stay clear of them and do not try to drive through flooded roadways. If you see a flooded area that needs attention, please report it immediately to the public works department at 912-389-3450, dial 311 or 912-384-3302.

We are celebrating National School Counseling Week, and CMS appreciates our counselors. Pictured are seventh grade counselor Ms. Stephanie Gooden, Principal Sherri Berry, and eighth grade counselor Mrs.Jill Pruitt. Dr. Darcy Clark is our sixth grade counselor. Thank you for all you do for the students, faculty, and staff! – Submitted

Satilla Regional Library System held their Teen Advisory Group Meeting on Saturday, January 30, at the Douglas/Coffee County Public Library. The meeting started with introductions and Mad Libs. The teens then discussed upcoming teen programming at Satilla Regional Library and offered suggestions and discussion on great teen reads for the library system. The teens played a few rounds of the game UNO, and refreshments were served. Our next Teen Advisory Group Meeting for February will be held Saturday, February 13 and 27 at 1:30 p.m. in Douglas. If you have any questions about young adult programming, please contact Julie Macomber,…

Mrs. Mary Ann Morris, age 79, of Douglas, Ga. Passed away Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016, at her Daughter’s Residence in Pearson, Ga. following an extended Illness. She was born October 31, 1936 to the late William Middleton McDonald Smith and the late Viola Elizabeth Nasworthy Smith. Survivors include: Her Husband: Buck Charles Morris of Douglas, Ga. ; 5 Daughters: Cynthia Diane Simmons of Jackson, Louisiana , Rose Mary Foret and Karen Dee Black both of Pearson, Ga. ,Connie Sue Noles of Tallahassee, Fl. and Theresa Christine Mancil of Douglas, Ga.; Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends,…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Hawks did all they could in their home opener, but it wasn’t enough to get past Santa Fe, as the Hawks lost both games. In the first game of the series, Zack Rafuse paced the Hawks at the plate and went 1-1 to score one run. He also tripled in the seventh inning. Brett Wilcox looked sharp as he allowed Santa Fe just two hits and no earned runs. Wilcox walked none and struck out one during his three innings of work. Cayden Hatcher was charged with the loss. He lasted just four innings,…

Robby Clements, Community Education Representative, Bethany Hospice, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Clements spoke about the importance of the Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD), which is designed to make your wishes known when you are no longer capable of making health care decisions. An alternative to this is a Health Care Power of Attorney, which is done through an attorney and supersedes any AHCD. He also covered the purpose and functions of hospice care and the role of hospice in providing a “safe place” for the person…

Mrs. Naomi Floyd Worth Payne, age 87, of Milan, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Telfair Line Road, Milan, GA. Mrs. Payne was born on July 7, 1926 to the late Roy Floyd and Katie Marie Jewell Floyd. Survivors include: Her daughter, Gail Worth (Raymond) Riggins of Milan, GA; two grandchildren: Raymond (Miranda) Riggins, Jr. Of Dixie Union, GA; Michael (Keely) Riggins of McRae, GA; five great grandchildren: Emily Riggins, Rayne Riggins, Brendon Riggins, Breanna Riggins, and Brenlee Riggins; one sister: Katheleen Griffis of Birmingham, AL; one brother, Lowell (Sam) Floyd of Brunswick, GA; several nieces and…

Voters in NJCAA college basketball have placed the South Georgia State College Hawks into the latest Top 25 poll released Tuesday. SGSC (21-3, 8-2) has won 11 consecutive games and is ranked #22. The Hawks won their first ten games of the season then lost three straight games, two of which were to conference opponents. Head coach Cory Baldwin praised his team’s performance following the three-game losing streak. “I am proud of this team’s ability to not listen to others, fight through those three games, and return to the Top 25. That shows mental toughness,” he said. In addition to…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Lady Hawks 2016 softball season began as they traveled to Florida Jan. 29-31 to play in the JUCO Showcase Kickoff Tournament in Clearwater. SGSC faced off against strong Florida teams including St. Johns River State, Broward State, Hillsborough State and Central Florida State. The Lady Hawks dropped the first game of the tournament to St. Johns River State by a score of 11-8 but then followed with a 7-3 win against Broward State. SGSC concluded the weekend with losses in their final contests by the scores of 4-0 (Hillsborough State) and 3-0 (Central Florida…