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The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend or join various city committees and boards. The following is a list of May 2025 City of Douglas Boards and Committees meetings.

On a beautiful spring morning, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Douglas Nutrition, a new locally owned health and wellness business located at 506 N. Peterson Avenue in Douglas. Douglas Nutrition, owned and operated by Zach and Heather Adams, offers a vibrant menu of nutritious drinks and snacks designed to support healthy lifestyles. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of loaded teas, meal replacement shakes, parfaits, protein bites, and more — all crafted with wellness in mind. The ribbon cutting event was filled with joy and community spirit.…

Johnnie Mae Grantham, age 81, of Pearson, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 25th, 1943, the daughter of Jimmy Arnold and Matilda Spivey Arnold. Mrs. Grantham was born in Douglas, GA, in the Fales area. Later, in 1972, she moved to Gainesville with her family. There she and her beloved husband raised two daughters and worked in the poultry industry for thirty plus years. After she retired, she moved back to Pearson, GA, where she enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother,…

Alex Rodriguez, age 20, of Douglas, GA, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 5th, 2025. He was born on July 5th, 2004, the son of Epifanio Rodriguez and Elizabeth Garcia. His survivors include: father; Epifanio Rodiguez, mother; Elizabeth Garcia, one son; Elias Rodiguez, one brother; Luis Rodiguez, two sisters; Brenda Rodiguez and Sharon Garcia, grandparents; Miguel and Antonia Garcia, and Alexander and Maijrilio Rodriguez, along with uncles, aunts, and cousins. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 12th, 2025, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,…

Under the warmth of a perfect spring morning, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Miss Montine’s Boutique, a locally owned upscale women’s clothing store filled with timeless Southern charm. Miss Montine’s Boutique is owned and operated by Lisa Williams, who, along with her family, recently relocated to Douglas to return to her roots on her family’s farm in nearby West Green. The boutique, located at 524 E. Ward Street, offers a curated collection of stylish women’s apparel, elegant home décor, and thoughtful gifts. The name “Miss Montine’s” is a…

Goddin Roland McNeese, a beloved father, grandfather, son and brother, left us peacefully in his home in Douglas, GA. He was 58 years old. Roland is survived by his son, Tyler McNeese of Douglas, daughter, Kyndal (Logan) Overstreet of Waynesboro, MS. He was a proud grandfather to Gague McNeese, who brought him immense joy and laughter. He is also survived by his mother, Connie Williams McNeese of Douglas, GA, two sisters, Angie (Donald) Jones of Douglas, GA, Freda (Greg) Graham of Douglas, GA, along with several nieces and nephews. Roland was born on January 14th, 1967 the son of Bobby…

Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is honored to recognize and thank Lily Kramer, a student at Coffee High School, for her remarkable fundraising efforts in support of the hospital’s Emergency Department. In celebration of her 17th birthday and the 10-year anniversary of a life-changing heart procedure, Lily raised and donated $2,250 to CRMC. At just seven years old, Lily was rushed to the Emergency Room at Coffee Regional Medical Center with a heart rate of 174 beats per minute. Thanks to the quick actions of the medical team, Lily was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome—a rare congenital condition that causes…

Josh Forsythe of Homerville landed the newest record catch of 0 lb, 13 oz on May 5 from the Suwannee River. This almost 9-inch catch beats the previous state record tie of 0 lb, 12 oz, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “My 5-year-old daughter and I were fishing for bream on one of my favorite rivers, the Suwannee, when I caught this spotted sunfish,” said Forsythe. “I have been fishing this river for more than 15 years and it is one of my favorite places to fish for good-sized bream, especially spotted sunfish.…

By Brice Moore, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Name, image, and likeness (NIL) for student-athletes opened a frenzied new era in college athletics. In 2021, the introduction of NIL into the college sports ecosystem intended to provide an avenue for student-athletes to monetize their personal brand, and it has largely been viewed as a positive development. However, with all of the great things that have come with NIL, the system itself has devolved into one where unintended consequences have ballooned, creating an unsustainable future for college athletics across the nation. One of the primary problems with NIL is that it lacks…

Yesterday, a video of an incident officers from the Douglas Police Department investigated late last month began making its rounds on social media platforms. The video is a 1:10 clip of a call that lasted over an hour. DouglasNow does not have the video but it can be accessed in several places. Thursday morning, the Douglas Police Department issued a statement regarding the incident. The statement is included in its entirety below: “On May 7, 2025 we were made aware of a video being circulated, concerning an incident that occurred on April 30, 2025. “On April 30, 2025, at approximately…