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The City of Douglas has received a 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $325,176 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which will be utilized to improve aging and dilapidated sanitary sewer lines and alleviate problems associated with inadequate water service and fire protection. One hundred and seventy six (176) individuals will benefit from these improvements. The area included in the grant is E. Cleveland, E. Sellers and E. Jackson Streets between N. Coweta and N. McDonald Avenues. The grant award was presented to the City of Douglas by DCA Commissioner Camila Knowles and was…

Beulah Carver, age 97, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Carver was born on July 14, 1918, in Pearson, GA to the late Elias Metts and Irene Royals Metts . Survivors include: her two daughters, Jimmie Sue Mancil of Douglas, GA and Rachael Day of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren, Shannon Sirmans, Mark Mancil, Breana Mercer, Jacquelin Vickers, Don Hamilton, and Ron Hamilton; fourteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carver; sister, Blannie Youngblood; and four…

Eastside Eagle fifth graders Will Lott, Jackson Banks, and Caleb Music proudly raise the American flag and the Georgia flag each morning before school begins at Eastside. The boys have shown true dedication in this task and find enjoyment in their job. – Submitted

Douglas Mayor James Dennis and city commissioners recognized students from Coffee Middle School, GWC Freshman Campus, and Coffee High School for competing and winning at the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competition during the regular meeting of the city commission Monday, September 14. – Submitted

Ms. Linda Carole Davis, age 51, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Ms. Davis was born on November 13, 1963 in Douglas, GA to the late Jimmy Davis and Glenda Faye Zanders Davis. She is survived by her daughter: Laken Amanda Crews of Douglas, GA; sister: Brenda (Wendell) Smith of Douglas, GA; two stepsons: Eric Crews and Kipp Crews both of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Danny Byrd of Homerville, GA and Tara Jaden Byrd of Douglas, GA; two nephews: Marqus Tillman of Waycross, GA and Jessie Davis of Broxton,…

Roberta Moelius, age 79, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Shady Acres Health and Rehab following an extended illness. Mrs. Moelius was born on April 13, 1936, in Amityville, NY to the late Warren Richardson Brower and Elsie Isabelle Chester Brower. Survivors include: her three daughters, Shelly (Jesse) Benton of Douglas, GA, Cindy Lou Moelius of Douglas, GA, and Laura May Moelius of Chattanooga, TN; son, William Perry Moelius of Middleburg, FL; sister, Sharon Amburgey of Florida; brother, Richard Brower of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded…

The Douglas Police Department’s first Citizen Police Academy is proving to be beneficial to participants as well as officers. The program began in August and will continue on Thursday nights until graduation on October 3. “The Citizen Police Academy is going great,” says Chief Gary Casteloes. “Participants are inquisitive and have offered very helpful feedback.” Since the class began, 15 participants have received instruction covering the CCSO/ Douglas Police Department Drug Task Force, patrol operations, community-oriented policing, criminal investigative unit, search and seizure, crime scene processing, and use of force. Upcoming sessions will include citizen complaints, discipline process, evidence, domestic…

Mrs. Gail Harrell Smith, age 59, of Nicholls passed away early Sunday morning, September 13, 2015, at the Doctors’ Hospital in Augusta, following a short illness. She was born January 4, 1956 to the late Raymond Monroe Harrell and Johnnie Latrelle Adams Harrell. Survivors include: Her Husband of 43 years: Jessie Randy Smith, Sr. of Nicholls, Ga.; 3 Sons: Jessie R. (Tiffany Lynn) Smith, Jr. of Iron Ridge, Wisconsin ; Larry Keith (Melissa) Smith of Vienna, Ga., Charles Wesley Smith of Adairsville, Ga; 1 Daughter: Megon Rejena (Logan) Tomasiewicz of Pamama City, Florida.; Her Mother: Johnnie Adams Harrell of Broxton,…

The 2015 Douglas Hometown Harvest will take place Thursday, October 29, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on the vacant lot adjacent to city hall located on Madison Avenue. The kids play area will be open from during the entire event, with candy distribution taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. Registration for the kids costume contest will begin at 4 p.m. and end promptly at 5:30 p.m. The costume contest will begin at 6 p.m., with winners being announced at 7:30. The age for those participating in trick-or-treating and costume contest is 12 years of age and under. Participation for…