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Carol Morgan was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Carol gave an update on what has been happening at the Heritage Station Museum and plans for future displays. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted copy

South Georgia State College is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony at Davis Hall on the Douglas Campus signifying the start of renovations and renewal for the historic building. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 26, at 2:30 p.m. first in the Peterson Hall Art Gallery before moving outside. Davis Hall, one of the initial three buildings of South Georgia College from 1906, originally served the college as a dormitory. Currently, it serves as one of the campus’s core academic spaces and houses the Division of Humanities. The renovation will help bring needed enhancements to the teaching and learning…

The Ultimate Outdoors World Record Exhibit is an impressive array of world records featuring the Hansen Buck, the world record typical whitetail, the Missouri Monarch, the famous Hole in the Horn Buck, as well as many other current and former World Record class big game animals and sport fish. The exhibit travels the nation displaying this fine collection of world class trophies and will be on display both days during the upcoming South Georgia Outdoor Expo. The 5th event will be held at Central Square Complex, 200 S. Madison Avenue Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22nd. Doors will open…

Mrs. Dessie Mae Chaney Stokes, age 90, of Douglas passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015, at the residence of her son, Verlon Wendell Grantham, following an extended illness. Survivors include: 1 Son: Verlon Wendell (Linda) Grantham of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sisters: Myrtle Burris of Waycross, Ga., and Dene Butler of Warner Robins, Ga.; 1 Brother: Edward Chaney of Blackshear, Ga.; 4 Grandchildren, 2 Step-Grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at 2:00 P. M., at the West Ward Street Church of God, with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating.…

Mrs. Mary Joan Thompson, age 75, of West Green, passed away early Thursday morning, August 13, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born January 23, 1940 to the late Patrick Coughlin and the late Nellie Shaffer Coughlin. Mrs. Thompson, a native of Fayette County, West Virginia, was a Seamstress with a local Sewing Factory. She had been a resident of Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center for the past 2 years. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the New Life Christian Worship Center. Survivors include: 1 Son: Patrick (Sherry) Thompson of Douglas, Ga.;2…

Frank Chitty McNab, Jr, 87, passed away on August 16, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Mr. McNab was born October 19, 1927 in Douglas, GA to the late Frank Chitty McNab, SR and Lucy Vickers McNab. Mr. McNab is survived by his wife: Vicey Thomas McNab of Broxton, GA; four sons: Danny McNab and Patrick McNab both of West Green, GA; Michael McNab and Greg McNab both of Douglas, GA; two daughters: Debra King of Douglas, GA and Elaine Clark of Brownsville, TX; adopted children: Breann Kelly of Lake Waccamaw, NC; Ashley…

Danny Fussell, age 64, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Fussell was born on October 25, 1950, in Waycross, GA to the late Esteen Edith Wright. Mr. Fussell retired from the Police Department after 38 years of service. He was also a security officer at Coffee Regional Medical Center for 28 years. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Fussell of Douglas, GA; daughter, Tammy (Chris) Maze of Douglas, GA; sister, Janice Soles of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren, Matthew Taylor, Chandler Maze, and Jordan Maze; three great…

Just over a year ago, First National Bank of Coffee County (FNBCC) introduced a new collection of debit cards that would benefit local schools. New and existing customers of FNBCC can now request a School Spirit Check Card featuring one of three Coffee County schools. Each time a customer uses the School Spirit Check Card to make a debit or credit purchase, FNBCC will make a donation back to the school. Recently, the Coffee County School System, Citizens Christian Academy, and the South Georgia College Foundation all received a check from FNBCC as a result of this great program. Each…

The City of Douglas Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The award was presented to Charles Davis, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, at the regular city commission meeting on Monday, August 10. The City of Douglas’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) was judged…