FINAL GOAT TAGGING DAY We had a great turnout for the 4-H/FFA Goat Show meeting on June 23. We have approximately 20 students who are registering to participate in the State and County Goat Shows this year. That means there will be approximately 40 goats in this year’s county show. If you are a 4-H or FFA member who plans to participate but missed the meeting, please mark your calendars for the final tagging day for goats. It will be held at the Coffee High School Animal Science Building on Tuesday, July 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Remember, this…
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At the regularly scheduled meeting for the Magnolia Midlands Travel Association on Thursday, June 23, City of Douglas Public Information Director Georgia Henderson was elected to serve as the president for the association. The Magnolia Midlands Travel Association is one of the nine travel regions classified by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). The Magnolia Midlands Travel Association consists of 24 counties in Southeast Georgia. As the president of MMTA, Mrs. Henderson shall be responsible for presiding over all monthly meetings and shall have the duties normally conferred as parliamentarian usage of this office. The president is also responsible…
Meaghan Smith, a leader with the Bahamas U17 national team and captain of the Grand Bahamas Champions League winner Borussia Dortmund, has signed with the South Georgia State College (SGSC) women’s soccer team. Smith was named MVP of the Bahamas U17 match against Turks & Caicos. She was also the two-time MVP of the Grand Bahama Secondary School Association where she played for the seven-time defending champion Sunland Baptist Academy. A clear “dual threat” competitor – outstanding in the classroom and on the field – Smith has benefited from tremendous preparation with her high school coach Eon Austin and her…
94-year-old Carl Bishop, the oldest member of the Douglas Kiwanis Club, assisted recently during the Kiwanis Pizza Night fundraiser at Hungry Howie’s. Mr. Bishop has been a Kiwanian for more than 50 years and has been with the local club for 44 years. Those members present were very glad to have him participate and and they are thankful for his many years of faithful service. – Submitted
Mr. Andrew Jacobs of the Jacksonville Zoo visited Satilla Regional Library in Douglas and Pearson Wednesday. He presented a zoo show with a reptile, mammal, and amphibian including a salamander, Florida box turtle, and short-tailed opposom. Mr. Jacobs also explained each animal and gave interesting talks about each one. He walked around and everyone had the opportunity to see the animals, with the option of petting the Florida box turtle. He answered many questions from the audience, and everyone had a great time! The next Summer Reading Program performance will be Mr. Bill Packard of Magic Man Entertainment who will…
Mr. Eddie Stone, age 59 of West Green, GA, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1957 to the late Harvey Stone and Helen Geneva Worth Stone. Survivors include: His Wife: Robin Lee H. Stone of Westgreen, GA; 2 Daughters: Bambi Day of Ambrose, GA, Christine Stone of Westgreen, GA; 1 Son: Eddie L. Stone of Douglas, GA; Mother: Helen Geneva Worth Stone of Westgreen, GA; 2 Brothers: Larry Stone of Westgreen, GA, Ronnie Stone of Snipesville, GA; 11 Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services…
There is a fantastic new program being offered in Coffee County called Food Talk. This program was created by the University of Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (UGA SNAP-Ed.) and classes are taught by your Coffee County Extension Office. Food Talk offers six lessons that cover topics like how to make healthy choices when dining out; adapt traditional Southern recipes to reduce sodium and increase vegetable servings; and how to plan meals and shopping trips to save money. Recipe samples are served in class and participants who successfully complete Food Talk earn a certificate of completion and receive additional…
Evelyn Purvis, age 83, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Purvis was born on November 20, 1932, in Douglas, GA to the late Wiley Harper and Sally Spivey Harper. Survivors include: her husband, Elisha Purvis of Douglas, GA; son, Wade (Carol) Purvis of Douglas, GA; brother, Otis (Nola) Harper of Broxton, GA; two grandchildren, Kimberly Elisa (Kyle) Stevens of Douglas, GA and Kayla Elana Purvis of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00…
The Douglas Lions Club recently presented a generous donation to the Coffee County 4-H Shotgun Team in order to help finance their trip to the National 4-H Shotgun Match. The match will be held during the week of June 27 – July 1 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Pictured above, left to right, are Coach Richard Grantham, County 4-H Agent Kevin Tatum, Jordan Davis, Lance Ricketson, Blake Tanner, Brice Grantham, Coach Clay Thomas, and Lions Club President Philip Smith. – Submitted