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Reminder upcoming next Thursday, Jan. 18th the beginning of the 2024 Cloverbud Agventures.

Looking for some fun and educational activities for your 4 - 9 year old child? Check out the Cloverbud Agventures! To sign up and for more information contact the Coffee County 4-H Office at 912-384-1402.

— with Coffee County Extension Service and Coffee County Farm Bureau .

Join us for the following programs this weekend!

Saturday January 13

Remarkable Reptiles

Join our naturalist at 10AM & 2PM for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in the ecosystem and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used. Cost $5. Pre-registration required. Meet at the Relihan Museum & Nature Center.

Sunday January 14

Woodland Walk

Join a ranger at 10AM for a stroll through the Seventeen Mile River swamp! Learn about the importance of this critical ecosystem and identify different species along the way. Cost $5. Pre-registration required. Dress accordingly. Meet at picnic shelter #6.

Hope you will join us

Publix's opening on Wednesday is another in a series of game-changers for Douglas Douglas is taking another big step in becoming a regional retail destination. Next week, a new Publix is opening at the Douglas Square Shopping Center, giving the outlet another major retailer and further transforming the economic and quality of life landscape for the Douglas-Coffee County community...

A third grade teacher at Indian Creek Elementary School, Melissa LeFan, was on Wheel of Fortune tonight! She is pictured on the far left.

Something delicious is brewing in our kitchen! 🤫 Brace yourself for an extraordinary gastronomic experience – a brand new menu is on its way. Get ready to indulge in mouthwatering delights! 🌟👨‍🍳

This little quick stepping twinkle toe cutie is in search of her loving furever home!!

She is still a puppy with puppy tendencies so training & patience is required.

Harper is already showing us characteristics of possibly her being part Chihuahua. Timid, yet friendly. Energetic, yet lap baby. Resilient, which works great in her foster home with 5 kids. Just an all around great pup with a built in alarm system to strangers.

Harper is good with other cats, dogs, and kids. Bc she was rescued with her sister, she will probably need a fursibling in the home.

If interested in making Harper a member of your family, plz go to our website www.coffeecauseforpaws.com to complete an adoption application.

For questions, email [email protected]

I am conducting a poll.
If you were choosing between these two large diamonds, which do you like best? Do you like the emerald cut diamond on the left which is large, but deep, so it doesn't have a big spread.
Or do you like the marquise , which has a much larger spread, but a lower carat weight. If you noticed that both diamonds are just a tad yellow, you are correct. It's nearly impossible to get a huge diamond that is perfectly white!
Let's assume that both of these are the same price even though the emerald cut is considerably heavier, but the marquise looks larger


Jazz Lovers Rejoice! The Justin Varnes Jazz Legacy Project: John Coltrane-The Beauty of Struggle is coming to The Martin Centre on Saturday Jan 20, 2024! Thank you Fox Theatre Institute and Georgia Presenters for helping make this happen. Student tickets are free with school ID; Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available now at www.themartincentre.com Please confirm your ticket selection before finalizing payment. And please share our post with jazz loving friends.

Chamber Members,

As we strive to enhance and evolve the services offered to our esteemed members, your insights play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Chamber of Commerce. We are dedicated to fostering growth and expansion, and your feedback is invaluable in guiding our strategic plans.

We kindly request you to take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences by participating in our end-of-year survey. Your input will contribute significantly to the ongoing improvement of our offerings and the overall satisfaction of our members.

Thank you in advance for dedicating your time to this important endeavor.

Please be assured that all responses will remain strictly anonymous.

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Certified Angus Beef 🐮Tomahawk steaks today only $15.99lb🔥🔥 hurry in while supplies last!!

Make us part of your New Year’s resolution!! Join the team at CCFP 🐾

Catch up with the city in the January E-Newsletter, https://conta.cc/3RJVuFW

Sparky’s is hiring! We have 1 opening for Kitchen Staff!

Qualifications:
- Must have prior restaurant experience (Preferably including sandwich and salad making)
- Must be available to work Thursday and Friday shifts (9 AM - 4 PM) and Saturday and Sunday shifts (8 AM - 4 PM)
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to follow and prepare items according to menu descriptions
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure

Responsibilities:
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Prepare and cook food items according to menu, recipe, and quality standards
- Complete opening and closing duties as well as appropriate side work as designated by established procedures
- Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job

***This position is part-time. Applicants MUST be available Thursday - Sunday. Shift hours could possibly change, but you can expect to work 20-30 hours per week!***

New City of Douglas job posting, https://www.cityofdouglasga.gov/jobs.aspx

Next Saturday, January 13th!! Retro Concert Series presents Swamp Music – A Tribute to Skynyrd and guest Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers!

Swamp Music brings you the authentic sound of Southern Rock with a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. They accurately represent the band from Jacksonville with the great music released by Skynyrd during the 70’s. Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers hail from South Georgia and call their music “Southern Fried Blues Rock .” Buy tickets now at www.themartincentre.com

We are now taking applications for servers. Come fill out a application in person.

🌟 Get ready to tantalize your taste buds! 🍋🔥🌶️ Exciting news - our delectable lineup of the finest sauces, including Lemon Pepper, Barbecue, Garlic Butter, Buffalo Sweet & Spicy, and the luxurious 24K, will soon hit the shelves! Stay tuned for flavorful adventures! 😋✨

An effort is underway by the Trojan Touchdown Club and many others to provide our 2023 Coffee High Trojans with State Championship rings to commemorate their historic accomplishment! The cost is expected to be around $200 per ring, and the organizers are giving Trojan fans and supporters the opportunity to help fund this purchase for our student athletes who represented Coffee High School and all of Coffee County so well in Atlanta this week. Any donation will be appreciated!

Contributions can be made via Cash App, Venmo, or by check.

Venmo:
Cash App: $TrojanRings23

Checks can be sent by mail to:
Trojan Touchdown Club
PO Box 1529
Douglas, GA 31534

Thank you for your continued support and GO TROJANS!

Online ordering has become a normal and convenient part of everyday life, but make sure you know what you are getting. Some ghost kitchens aren't regulated and can put you at risk for foodborne illness. https://bit.ly/3LpWsVz

THEY ARE HERE !
The purchase of this shirt will help our football players get their championship rings.
These can be ordered at 716 West Ward St, 912-384-2273 or through our website - www.moorethangraphics.com

This week GMA shines the spotlight on the City of Douglas, GA Government, rich with history and small-town charm.

Douglas pioneered some of Georgia's early post-secondary schools, including the first state-supported junior college, South Georgia Technical College, in 1927. In the 1920s-1930s, Douglas was one of the major to***co markets in the state. Peanuts became Coffee County's top crop in 2017. During World War II, civilian pilots trained in Douglas to serve as military contract labor. See the history at the World War II Flight Training Museum on the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail.

Learn more about Douglas at www.cityofdouglasga.gov.



📷: Emily Davenport, GMA
Douglas-Coffee County, GA