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Get those shoulder pads and other 1980s fashion fads out for the upcoming Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business: Back to the ‘80s event on Thursday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m. at The Atrium Event Center. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite ‘80s style fashion fads, but dressing the part is not necessary to attend. The networking event will feature a panel of local women in business. Prizes will be given for the top three costumes. In the 1980s the number of women in management positions in the U.S. more than doubled. Women showed the world…

Douglas author Don Griffin’s new book, based on the biblical principles of a successful life and marriage, has earned him a top spot as the latest best-selling author on Amazon. Don says he has a great life and a great marriage and now has a book that teaches others how they can have the same if they are willing to live according to the wisdom of scripture. Great Life, Great Marriage quickly achieved best-selling status on the first day of its release, ranking number three on the Amazon Best Sellers List for both the Marriage and the Christian Marriage categories,…

The Douglas and Coffee County Chamber and The North Florida and South Georgia office of Dale Carnegie Training®, the worldwide leader in professional development, performance improvement, leadership training and employee engagement, announces the recent graduating class in Douglas, Georgia. The class, which was organized by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Authority (“EDA”), included 24 participants from a range of progressive local organizations, including Fresher Brands, Brooks Auto Parts, Optima Chemical, Guthrie Motors, Premium Waters, South Georgia State College, as well as members of the Chamber staff. The Dale Carnegie Training course was conducted at the…

Mrs. Beth Kirkland’s kindergarten class at West Green Elementary School recently enjoyed reading the book “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens. After reading the book, the students made and enjoyed a delicious salad filled with the “tops and bottoms” mentioned in the book. -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Mr. Loyd Vernon Courson, age 89, of Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on October 19, 1925, to the late Loyd Courson and the late Frances Bagley Courson. He was preceded in Death by his late wife Elizabeth Lawanna “Wannie” Griffin Courson. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Kathy (Wendell) Rewis of Alma, Ga.; 4 Sons: Rodney (Glenda) Courson, Dalton (Annette) Courson, and William David Courson, Sr. all of Douglas, Ga., and Charles (Peggy) Courson of Tifton, Ga.; 1 Sister: Maurice Belcher of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Brother: Rodean (Lois) Courson…

Mr. Raymond Lott, Sr., age 71, of Douglas passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born July 14, 1943 to the late William Roy Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. Survivors include: His Wife: Carolyn Strickland Lott of Douglas, Ga. 1 Daughter: Margie Belcher of Douglas, Ga. 1 Son: Raymond Lott, Jr. of Douglas, Ga. 1 Brother: Elisha Lott of Douglas, Ga. 3 Sisters: Pauline Miller of Douglas, Ga., Leola Spivey of Valdosta, Ga., and Thelma Burkett of Alma, Ga. 6 Grandchildren: Kenzie Belcher, Zachery Belcher, Sarah Snipes, Anna Lott,…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be hosting “Free Application Day” April 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students may apply for Summer Semester on April 2 and have their application fee waived. Summer Semester will begin May 18, 2015. The 12-week semester will finish up August 4. For those who have some college credits, but were not able to finish college, Free Application Day would be a great time to come talk with admissions counselors and learn about the Go Back, Move Ahead Campaign. Wiregrass offers over 100 programs including associate degrees and distance learning options. On Free…

The City of Douglas Police Department is glad to welcome aboard our two newest police officers. Officer Eric Guerrero and Officer Derek Young both graduated from the GPSTC-Tifton Regional Police Academy on Friday, March 20, 2015 and will start their field training program this week. They both did exceptionally well at the academy and are welcome additions to our agency. Both men are from Coffee County and are excited about their new opportunity to serve the citizens of Douglas/Coffee County. -Copy courtesy, Douglas Police Department