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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…

It was yet another hot, scorching South Georgia “dog day,” July 1, 2006. Tessy Carter Davis packed her suitcase at her home in Jeff Davis County and put it in her car, along with her nine-year-old son. After suffering from years of abuse at the hands of her husband, Tessy had finally had enough. She drove around trying to find a place to escape, a comfortable, safe environment for the two of them. After a long day of not finding a suitable place to go, Tessy and her son returned home. Two days later, on July 3, 2006, Tessy’s…

Ms. Katherine Sue Carver Deep, age 58, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1957 to the late Willie Elliott Carver and Margaret Rowell Carver. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Stephanie Deep of Douglas, Ga., and Kimberlie Michelle Deep of Macon, Ga.; Her Mother: Margaret Rowell Carver of Douglas, Ga.; 4 Brothers: Randy Carver of Nicholls, Ga., Calvin Carver of Yulee, Florida, Rickie Carver of Douglas, Ga., and Gerald Carver of Fitzgerald, Ga.; 1 Sister: Virginia Miragliotta of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Grandchildren: Cody Deep, Katherine Johnson, Maddison Deep,…

John Herbert Cato, Jr., age 64, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Cato was born on February 19, 1951, in Atlanta, GA to Evelyn Williams Cato and the late John Herbert Cato, Sr. Survivors include: his mother, Evelyn Cato of Nicholls, GA; special family friends, Dwight Kirkland of Douglas, GA, Norman Smith of Nicholls, GA, and Earl Cagle, Jr. of Augusta, GA; aunt, Marion Williams Lengen of Lawrenceville, GA, first cousins, Janice Harben (Alan) of Lawrenceville, GA and Richard Lindsey of Mt. Shasta, CA; and second cousins, Matt…