Author: Christy

John McLemore, County Extension Agent I am sure many of you know by now just in case you do not many peanut growers will experience seed quality issues in 2020. The University of Georgia Extension program is committed to providing research-based solutions to the seed quality issue. Last week Dr. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension Peanut Agronomist, shared with extension agents his advice on what can be done to reduce the risk of having stand issues. Beginning with the next paragraph, and the paragraphs to follow are the pointers that Dr. Monfort want us to share with Georgia peanut growers. Seed…

Alice Fussell Ward, age 89, of Douglas passed away on Tuesday afternoon November 12, 2019 after an extended illness at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas. Mrs. Ward was born on October 5, 1930 in Atkinson County, the daughter of the late William Dennis Fussell and the late Matilda Gillis Fussell. She worked as a secretary for the Coffee County Board of Education for twenty-two years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Besides her parents, Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Billy O. Ward and a sister, Jean Fussell Paulk. Survivors include…

Stay summer safe while school is out Now that the school year is at an end, children are more likely to be left home alone and unsupervised during parental work hours. Children love being out of school for the summer, but, long summer days can sometimes make children bored and restless. The City of Douglas Police Department would like to offer some tips to parents who must leave their children alone during the summer months. Before leaving your child alone, parents should make sure their child is mature and old enough to stay home alone. The Department of Human Services…

Jimmie Clark Carver, age 79, 0f Douglas, passed away on Friday April 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Carver was born on July 4, 1939 in Atkinson County, the son of the late John Henry Carver and Emma Lee Lowe Carver. He worked as a welder with the U.S. Sugar Corporation and was a veteran of the United States Marines. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Carver of Douglas; three sons, Dean Carver of Douglas, Jay Quinton Carver (Geneva) of Douglas and Chad Carver (Britta) of Douglas; daughter, Christa Hill (Rodney) of Clewiston, Fla.; three step-daughters, Teresa Taylor (Jason) of Perry,…

Deacon Marvin B. (Bocephus) McIver of Wray passed suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Valdosta. He is the son of the late Rev. John McIver, Sr. and the late Maggie Bell Stewart McIver.He is survived by his wife, Denise McIver; his children Mitchell and MeKayla McIver and grandson Brett McIver. Several sisters and brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive.Funeral Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Pridgen Baptist Church in Pridgen, Georgia with Rev. L.H. Mobley officiating. Interment will follow in Benjamin Chapel Cemetery in Wray.