Author: Tiana Foster

Caleisha Clemmons contributed to this article The Douglas-Coffee County Animal Shelter devotes their days to finding new homes for dogs and cats. The Douglas-Coffee County Animal Shelter operates using donations from the community. According to Stacy Jones, owner of DCCAS, the shelter collaborates with several rescue groups and as a result, has decreased the number of euthanizations as opposed to last year’s numbers. Stacy also revealed that one of their main goals was to rebuild the shelter’s reputation within the community. The animal shelter has a lot to be thankful for. On Sunday, June 10, 2018, Walmart Distribution Center delivered…

Carlos Nelson, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) from Waycross, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. He spoke about the CASA program which primarily advocates for kids in foster care and the hope that a CASA can be appointed in Coffee County. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated his presentation.

Holt’s Bakery & Restaurant, which was previously awarded as the 2017-18 “100 Plates Locals Love” by GDEcD, is competing in the nationwide contest for Sweetest Bakery in America, and they need your help. Holt’s is a successful business in the Douglas community and a popular local restaurant renowned for its glazed donuts. Holt’s is family-owned and operated and offers delicious meals and tasty treats. Holt’s Bakery and Restaurant has another location in Fitzgerald. Dawn Foods has announced its second annual Sweetest Bakery in America contest — voting takes place from March 1 until July 31. According to BakeMag.com, in September,…

O’Malley’s Musical Instruments formerly located on East Bryan Street and South Madison has relocated to 1816 S Peterson Ave, Douglas, GA 31535 (next to David’s Auto). Owner Danny Maley is excited to announce the relocation of the business due to the growth of the company since beginning in 2015. O’Malley’s Musical Instruments offers the leading selection of wind instruments, percussion and musical supplies in the area. The business features instruments ranging from beginner use to professional musicians. O’Malley’s also offers school band rental and a fully certified repair center on site. Danny revealed to DouglasNow.com that the business was…

2018 brings about new and exciting changes for Broadcast South. You might remember their names from previous radio segments; you might even recognize their voices — Matt Baldridge and Ashleyn McQuaig return to the Broadcast South family. But wait there’s more. Matt, managing partner of Broadcast South, revealed to DouglasNow that his first order of business was to modify two stations to expand its music genres to reach a larger audience. Shine 101.9 which was a Today’s Hits or Top 40 radio station switched to 101.9 The Rocket, ‘Everything that rocks’, which plays different varieties of rock music. What was…

Every year, the Community Foundation of Coffee County award community-based charitable organizations with grants to benefit their causes and community. This year, the foundation funded the following organizations: LIA Foundation, The Mary Hayes Center for Social Change and Hope Outreach Center. Derrick, and his wife, Chandra Green, founders of LIA Foundation, were funded $2,000 to fully stock each shelf of their food pantry with different goods to provide a full-course meal to a child or family in need. LIA Foundation is a non-profit organization (501c3) that mainly focuses on child hunger in Coffee and surrounding counties. According to Derrick, LIA,…

On Wednesday Dec. 6, 2017, The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce held its ‘Eggs & Issues’ forum with local legislators and local law enforcement. The event was held at the Douglas Golf & Country Club from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The event was put in place for local citizens to gain important information into what is happening in Georgia from local state legislators and law enforcement. Featured speakers Representative Dominic LaRiccia, Representative Clay Pirkle, Senator Tyler Harper, Chief Gary Casteloes and Sheriff Doyle Wooten had the opportunity to speak on current topics of local interest in the community.…

On November 15, 2017, Mayor Tony Paulk, his wife Chevelle and daughters Destiny and Jyara gathered with many friends and family to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Paulk Plaza, located at 917 Gaskin Avenue South. Paulk Plaza is located in Paulk’s childhood neighborhood. He revealed that he grew up right across the street, in what was known as the housing authority, from the newly revitalized plaza. Paulk Plaza is adjoined to the George Washington Carver Plaza, formerly known as ‘the block’. Many questioned why he would invest and build in an area that once carried a bad…

Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, West Green Church of God, located at 7950 George Deen Road, West Green, GA., sponsored its first ‘Thanks Giving-Back’ project. Hugh Anderson, lead servant, his wife Bethany Anderson and their 60 church members were able to feed over 500 people this holiday season. The Thanks Giving-Back project was organized to give back and show love towards the people of the community. The Anderson’s wanted to make an impact and express their love through the act of giving. Living in such a small community they agreed that they wanted this event to be big. “Our motto for…

The Martin Centre and Giving Back Empowerment Summit presents An Evening of Comedy featuring international renown comedian Kountry Wayne Colley. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Martin Centre, located on 109 E. Ashley Street. General admission is $25 and VIP tickets are $50. VIP tickets will include closer seating and a meet and greet with Kountry Wayne after the show. The event will be hosted by author/speaker Tijuana Vickers. Tickets can be purchased online through eventbrite with a small convenience charge. Tickets can also be purchased at local locations: Priceless Beauty Supply, All…