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🌱 Why this deadly Douglas intersection crash has a family demanding justice
Douglas, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Douglas! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this deadly Douglas intersection crash has a family demanding justice
- How Coffee’s Douglas matchup set up a big region shake-up
Also on today's calendar: RTCA Varsity Softball @ CCA and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘My uncle left that night in a body bag; she went home': Family speaks out after woman who ran red light killed relative in wreck (walb.com) — A Douglas family is demanding answers after 57-year-old David Lee Simpson was killed when a teen driver allegedly ran a red light at GA 31 and Bowens Mill Road SE. Relatives say they have not been updated directly by law enforcement and are still waiting on potential charges while toxicology results are pending. Loved ones describe Simpson as a devoted family man and community presence. 
• Houston County softball leapfrogs Coffee in region standings with doubleheader sweep (hhjonline.com) — Coffee High’s softball team recently faced Houston County in Douglas, then saw Houston County surge ahead in the Region 2-6A standings with a dominant doubleheader sweep in Warner Robins. The article highlights Houston County’s powerful offense, key players like Ann Marie DeFore, and strong team chemistry. It also notes Coffee’s upcoming regional games that could affect standings.
📸 Around Douglas
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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VHA Varsity Softball @ CCA →
Citizens Christian Academy, 1548 GA-158, Douglas
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
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City Offices Closed - Holiday →
Douglas GA
8:00 am -
Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee Meeting →
302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas
9:00 am -
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting →
200-C South Madison Avenue, Douglas
12:00 pm -
Airport Commission Meeting →
440 Elton D. Brooks Blvd., Douglas
12:00 pm -
Land Bank Authority Meeting →
302 MADISON AVE S, Douglas
2:00 pm -
The Keys to Homeownership →
917 Gaskin Avenue South, Douglas -
WWII Training Base Committee Meeting →
440 Elton D. Brooks Blvd., Douglas
12:00 pm -
City of Douglas Commission Meeting →
302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas
6:00 pm -
Public Hearing: Text Amdts to Cottage Food Ordinance, Sections 10-332 through 10-335 →
302 MADISON AVE S, Douglas
6:00 pm -
RTCA Varsity Softball @ CCA →
Citizens Christian Academy, 1548 GA-158, Douglas
6:30 pm -
Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
114 N. Peterson Avenue, Douglas
8:30 am
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have you nominated a Good Neighbor yet?
Nominations close Monday, September 14th: https://nextdoor.com/gnd National Good Neighbor Day is Monday, September 28th, and this year Nextdoor is… (Nextdoor )
- Coffee Regional Medical Center posted a job opening for Catering Associate in Douglas. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Douglas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fitzgerald
- Jury issues $23.6 million judgment against Central Georgia nursing home accused of illegally drugging patient (13wmaz.com)
Lakeland
- September at Miller Lakeland Library: Shake Ice Cream, Roll the Bones and Escape Reality * (laniercountynewsonline.com)
- Still Answering the Call: Retired Fire Chief Brings Cosmo Home * (laniercountynewsonline.com)
- Mayor's Absence Cancels Lakeland Work Session, Raising Questions About Charter Duties * (laniercountynewsonline.com)
Waycross
- Shirlyn Gail Gallagher (theblacksheartimes.com)
- Illegal Alien Who Operated Large Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring from State Prison Sentenced to Federal Prison with Four Others (allongeorgia.com)
Ok Douglas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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