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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…

Mrs. Ruth Carolyn Harper Bray, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Bray was born on October 1, 1937 in Douglas, GA to the late Alvin Harper and Aresa Mae Wright Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard R. “Jack” Bray. She is survived by her three daughters: Gay (Kenneth) McGovern of Douglas, GA, Sandy (Richael) Dockery of Ambrose, GA and Kim (Brent) Hatcher of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren: Brann (Melissa) Dockery of Ambrose, GA, Lee McGovern of Douglas, GA,…

Mrs.. Bobbie Swift Johnson, age 91, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September10, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born August 20, 1924 in Louisville, GA to the late Thomas Culpepper Swift and Susie Rhodes Swift. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “BOB” Johnson. She is survived by her daughter: Jan Knight of Wauchula, FL and her son: Tom (Wanda) Johnson of Roswell, GA; Granddaughter, Jennifer (Ronnie) Franz of Cookville, TN; great grand children: Riley Franz and Kendyll Franz both of Cookville, TN; two sisters: Helen Berry of Devereux, GA and…

During a recent visit with monthly guest reader, Ms. Julie Macomber, Director of Children’s Programing at Satilla Regional Library, the students in Mrs. Paige Williams’ and Ms. Beverly Barbaree’s Pre-K classes at Eastside Elementary were treated to a new book. Each child was given a special dinosaur book donated by Georgia Public Library Services and Georgia Public Broadcasting organizations. Ms. Julie read the book to the students in their classroom and then sang special dinosaur songs extended the book theme. The children were delighted when Ms. Julie presented each of them with a copy of the book she read to…

George Washington Carver Freshman Campus FFA officers Dawson Adams (President), Catherine Tillery (VP), Savannah Cothern (Secretary), Katie Burch (Reporter), Emma Kate Tillman (Treasurer), Elizabeth Crews (Sentinel), Ronnie Griffis (Historian), Dalton McKinnon (Parliamentarian) and FFA Advisor/Agriculture Teacher, Spencer Highsmith, recently attended the 1st Annual South Region Leadership Rally held at the Agritourism Facility Raisin’ Canes in Valdosta. The purpose of the day leadership rally was a way to spark the interest in our FFA members and motivate them to get involved during the upcoming school year in career development events, local community service projects, and leadership conferences and conventions. While attending the South Region Leadership…