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The City of Douglas encourages all citizens to take all safety precautions when using fireworks. Here are a few safety tips from the National Safety Council: 1. Never allow young children to handle fireworks. 2. Older children should use fireworks only under close adult supervision. 3. Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from onlookers, houses and flammable materials. 4. Light one device at a time; maintain a safe distance after lighting. 5. Do not allow any running or horseplay while fireworks are being used. 6. Never ignite devices in a container. 7. Do not try to re-light or…

Rex Matthew Holcomb, age 48, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Holcomb was born on May 27, 1967 in Rome, GA to Reba Rosser Holcomb Howell and the late Franklin Moore Holcomb. Survivors include: two daughters: Rebecca Holcomb of Douglas, GA and Megan Medellin of Forest Park, GA; two sons: Alvin Curt Holcomb and Daniel Thomas Holcomb both of Douglas, GA; Significant other: Vicky Kitchens of Douglas, GA; Grandchildren: Nathan Wooten, Kolt Wooten, Addilynn Holcomb and Ashlynn Holcomb; Mother: Reba Howell and step-father Larry…

Charlie Elton Mobley, age 69, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Mobley was born June 16, 1946, in Ludowici, GA to the late Euford Mobley and Ruby Claire Harrelson Mobley. Survivors include his children: Tina Mobley of Douglas, GA; Julie Mobley (Everett) of Waycross, GA; Sharon (James) Edge of Pearson, GA; Euford Mobley of Douglas, GA; Melinda Mobley (Richard McNab) of Nicholls, GA and Courtney Mobley Sanchez (Joe Passmore) of Olean, NY; Three sisters: Cathy (Dave) Conley of Savannah, GA; Mary Hirschman of Collins, GA; Frankie…

Rev. William Edgar Musgrove, Sr., age 78, of Axson, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was born November 20, 1937 to the late John David Musgrove and the late Lavena Tanner Musgrove. Survivors include: His wife of 61 Years: Eva Dell Morgan Musgrove of Axson, GA; 1 son: William Edgar (Cheryl) Musgrove, Jr. of Nicholls, GA; 1 Daughter Peggy Dale (Keith) Griffin of Ocilla, GA 3 Brothers: Harvey (Sadie) Musgrove of Millwood, GA, Raymond (Bonnie) Musgrove of Axson, GA, Rev. Chester (Myra) Musgrove of Homeland, GA; 1…

Mrs. Pauline Anderson Veal Gieger, age 86, of Douglas passed away Tuesday morning, December 22, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born December 26, 1929 to the late Fisher Anderson and the late Anna Todd Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her late husbands, Clyde Veal and Ledford Gieger, and 1 Grandchild . Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Caroline (Bill) Gieger, and Margaret Tershowski, both of Douglas, Ga. 1 Son: Liddell (Elisa) Veal of Douglas, Ga.; 11 Grandchildren, and Numerous Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Memorial Services will…

Farrar Jeanne Babcock Cottingham died on December 21, 2015, at her home at Oxton Place in Douglas, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Thomas Cottingham Jr. of Douglas, her brother, Dr. Sidney H. Babcock III of Ridgewood, New Jersey, and her sister, Mrs. Charlotte B. Vieaux of Houston, Texas. Farrar is survived by her six children Rev. Bill (and Jana Nichols) Cottingham of Wilmington, North Carolina, Sid (and Sally Cockrill) Cottingham of Douglas, Georgia, Virginia Cottingham of Boulder, Colorado, Dan (and Linda Crocker) Cottingham of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim (and Elizabeth Stanick) Cottingham of Douglas,…

Lewis Melvin Meeks, age 60, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Meeks was born on July 19, 1955, in Douglas, GA to the late Mark Daniel Meeks and Eliza Knowles Meeks. Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Walls Meeks of Douglas, GA; daughter, Tammy Meeks of Douglas, GA; son, Johnnie (Ciara Vickers) Meeks of Douglas, GA; grandson, Nicholas Meeks of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Judith Adelle Chandler of Douglas, GA and Connie Walls of Orlando, FL; brother, Mark Meeks of Broxton, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and…

The yearly bowling party for the youth of the Hahira Sheriff’s Youth Home was held Sunday, December 20, at the Rockin’ Roll Bowlin’ center in Douglas. Twenty-six youth and six adults from the home enjoyed the event, which was sponsored by the Douglas Kiwanis Club and the Citizens Christian Academy (CCA) Key Club. Sheriff and Mrs. Doyle Wooten and Robert and Sara Tift also donated toward the event. Sixteen personnel from the Kiwanis Club, CCA Key Club, and the Boys and Girls Club of Douglas helped with the event. Funds raised by the CCA Key Club in the amount of…

Ms. Ollie Mae Andrews, age 79, of Douglas, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, December 20, 2015 at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA following an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1936 to the late Peach Stapleton and the late Ida Holton Stapleton. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Meloni (Dale) Burkett of Douglas, GA; 5 Grandchildren: Chris Burkett, Justin Burkett, Derrick Davis, and Chandler Davis all of Douglas, GA, Eric Davis of Alabama 12 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Graveside Services and Interment will be held, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 2:00 P.M., at the…