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Mr. James Homer Day, age 79, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Friday June 19, 2015 at his home following an extended ilness. Mr. Day was born on December 17, 1935 in Coffee County, GA to the late Homer Day and Fannie Mae McCallum Day. Mr. Day is survived by his wife: Margaret Day, Ambrose, GA; two daughters: Ronda D. (Riley) Johnson, Ambrose, GA and Lorenda D. (Leon) Gray, Nicholls, GA; one sister: Waunelle Sayer, Broxton, GA; three grandchildren: Ashley McLean, Caleb Vickers, Alex Johnson; one great grandchild: Payton McLean and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday,…

The Satilla Regional Library System hosted a visit from Ms. Raven of the Jacksonville Zoo on Wednesday, June 17. Ms. Raven performed an animal show that included a collared dove, tortoise, and alligator. She talked about mammals, the history of each animal she brought to share with the audience, and discussed each one in depth. She held an audience participation in which the children had the opportunity to pet the alligator at the conclusion of the show. Bright Star Theatre will be our next performance group on Wednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. in Douglas and 2:30 p.m. in Willacoochee.…

Commander Bart McCulloch of the Douglas Police Department spoke at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, June 16, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Commander McCulloch briefed the members on the Citizens Police Academy, which is an eight-week course designed to educate local citizens in all aspects of police work. The first class starts on August 13, 2015, and runs through October 3. Anyone interested may obtain more information at the police station on West Bryan St. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his presentation. – Submitted copy

Visit the World War II Flight Training Museum for free this Fourth of July. If you have never been or want to come back and see some of our new additions, there is no better time to visit than on America’s birthday. Come learn about the “greatest generation,” World War II, and our community’s local connection. Aircraft restoration projects and military vehicles will also be available for view. Children will be able to make and take a paper airplane, as well as embark on the Jr. Cadet Flight Activity Passport Contest. Hotdogs will be cooked up and served and drinks…

The City of Douglas and community partners will host a park appreciation day at Roundtree Park beginning at 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 20. Community agencies will be celebrating the re-opening of the park with various activities for citizens to enjoy. The Douglas Fire Department and Douglas Police Department will provide educational resources, as well as limited free refreshments. At Roundtree Park, citizens may enjoy playground equipment, basketball courts, baseball field, and the splash pad. To reserve Roundtree Park and other City of Douglas neighborhood parks for special events, please call the Douglas-Coffee County Recreation Department at (912) 384-5978. -…

Mrs. Lily Sue Ammons Burch, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Burch was born on May 10, 1948 in Eastman, GA to the late Henry Clay Ammons and Vernell Fulford Ammons. She is survived by her husband: Danny Burch of Douglas, GA, two daughters: Shanda Rollins and Lavonda Adkins both of Douglas, GA; two sons: John Thomas Griffin, Nicholls, Ga and Henry Clay Griffin, Douglas, GA; one brother: Bill Ammons, Abbeville, GA; three sisters: Sheree Rogers and Judy Cage both of Douglas, GA and Alene Seagraves…

Mrs. Helen Stevens Stovall, age 78, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Stovall was born on October 1, 1936 in Coffee County, GA to the late Henry Stevens and Bertie Thomas Stevens. She is survived by her daughter: Diane C (Edsel) Roberts of Douglas, GA, one son: Greg Stovall of Waner Robins, GA, one sister: Irma James of Douglas, GA and two brothers, Thomas D (Susan) Stevens and Jimmy Ray Stevens both of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren: Casey (Donya) Davis, Mandi Stovall and Brandi L. (Cal)…

The Satilla Regional Library System hosted Ms. Linda Brunson of ‘Balloons R 4 Twisting,’ who performed her show, ‘Balloon Heroes,’ as part of the Summer reading program in Douglas and Willacoochee last Wednesday, June 10. The Balloon Heroes show was about inventors of hot air balloons and many famous balloon heroes in history. Ms. Brunson explained how to make superheroes out of the balloons while demonstrating. The audience made an animal superhero of a dog and superhero Spiderman. The audience had a great time making their balloon heroes. The Jacksonville Zoo’s ‘Zoo to You Outreach’ will be our next performance…