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The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge (BISC) is a unique contest that focuses on the student’s knowledge and skills in all areas of beef production management. Each year, the Georgia Jr. Cattlemen’s Association puts on the challenge that awards over $10,000 in scholarships for students to pursue a college degree of their choice. The challenge was divided between Sr. (11th and 12th Grades) and Jr. Divisions (9th and 10th grades). The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge is a very in depth competition that would challenge even veteran beef producers’ knowledge, skills and abilities. The challenge consisted of 10 stations and are as…

Transwaste/Waste Industries is replacing their existing office truck with this 2015 Chevrolet 2500 CNG truck. Soon, they will have their fourth garbage truck and an additional sideloader truck that runs off CNG. – Submitted by the City of Douglas

A community-wide blood drive in memory of Malik Sparkman will be held Monday, July 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Square Complex as part of the Badges for Life Blood Drive, an annual event hosted by local first responders and law enforcement. 18-year-old Sparkman was a star Trojan’s linebacker for Coffee High School before he lost his battle with cancer on May 17. In what became a national story that went viral, his teammates said goodbye by carrying his casket through the Trojan’s field tunnel. His young life was tragically cut short as he was being…

There will be a free e-mail for beginners class this Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at the Douglas-Coffee County Public Library. The class will cover setting up and using e-mail and is designed for new computer users of all ages. For more information, contact the Douglas library at (912) 384-4667. – Submitted copy

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. -…