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Coffee County Extension and the Georgia Department of Agriculture will be hosting the Georgia Department of Agriculture Clean Day on August 16, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Coffee County Tri County Gin. The Georgia Department of Agriculture Clean Day is a program that gives everyone an opportunity to discard old, unusable, or cancelled pesticides to a hazardous waste contractor for disposal. Participation in the Clean Day Program remains free of charge to all private and commercial applicators with the understanding that the event is designed / intended for farmers, lawn care, golf courses, and pest…

South Georgia State College celebrated its graduates during SGSC’s annual commencement ceremonies May 11 on the Douglas Campus and May 12 on the Waycross Campus. Family members and friends gathered on each campus to cheer on a portion of the 339 graduates from summer and fall 2022 and spring 2023. Dr. Jim Cottingham, Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs and Professor Emeritus of Education and Psychology for SGSC, served as the commencement speaker for the Douglas ceremony. Dr. Cottingham reflected on the historical significance of the college and the time-honored traditions observed as part of the commencement ceremonies.…

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged William Zachary Tilley, age 19, of Coffee County, GA, with six counts of sexual exploitation of children and two counts of aggravated child molestation. The GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into Tilley’s online activity after receiving a Cyber Tipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the possible online possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. This investigation led to a search warrant of Tilley’s home and his subsequent arrest. The…

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged William Zachary Tilley, age 19, of Coffee County, GA, with six counts of sexual exploitation of children and two counts of aggravated child molestation. The GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into Tilley’s online activity after receiving a Cyber Tipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the possible online possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. This investigation led to a search warrant of Tilley’s home and his subsequent arrest. The…

Zachary Sheppard has been named the new Telecommunications and Security Instructor for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. Sheppard has over six years of experience in the telecommunication industry. His experience includes; installing commercial and residential camera systems, fiber optic networks, and cabling commercial buildings and residential for cameras, alarms, phones, access control and networks. His experience also includes servicing camera systems, security alarms, VOIP phone systems, access control, and commercial and residential networks. The Telecommunications program is making a return to the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and started Fall Express term will be available on…

Zachary Sheppard has been named the new Telecommunications and Security Instructor for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. Sheppard has over six years of experience in the telecommunication industry. His experience includes; installing commercial and residential camera systems, fiber optic networks, and cabling commercial buildings and residential for cameras, alarms, phones, access control and networks. His experience also includes servicing camera systems, security alarms, VOIP phone systems, access control, and commercial and residential networks. The Telecommunications program is making a return to the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and started Fall Express term will be available on…

Jerry W. Hamilton passed away at his residence, on July 7, 2023, following an extended illness. Jerry was born on September 12, 1961, to John D. Hamilton and Reatha Adams Hamilton in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, going to the beach and old westerns. Survivors include: Daughter; April (Eric Rheaume) Hamilton, Granddaughter; Hendrix Harlow Rheaume, Grandson; Hudson Waylon Deercoski, Nieces; Kayla Wilson, Jennifer Childers, Nephews; Jared Vickers, Michael Vickers, Brandon Register, Ashley Day, Dan Moore, Kerry Moore, and Danny Lott, Special Friends; Morris Browning, Buddy Worth, and Lloyd Holt.…

Jerry W. Hamilton passed away at his residence, on July 7, 2023, following an extended illness. Jerry was born on September 12, 1961, to John D. Hamilton and Reatha Adams Hamilton in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, going to the beach and old westerns. Survivors include: Daughter; April (Eric Rheaume) Hamilton, Granddaughter; Hendrix Harlow Rheaume, Grandson; Hudson Waylon Deercoski, Nieces; Kayla Wilson, Jennifer Childers, Nephews; Jared Vickers, Michael Vickers, Brandon Register, Ashley Day, Dan Moore, Kerry Moore, and Danny Lott, Special Friends; Morris Browning, Buddy Worth, and Lloyd Holt.…

James Franklin Leis, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Leis was born on February 25, 1939, in Lebanon, Ohio, to Richard Carlyle Leis and Irene Szabo. Survivors include: Beloved Wife; Connie Leis of Douglas, GA, One Daughter; Paige (Steve ) Williams of Douglas, GA, Two Sons; Jimmy (Ashley) Leis of Douglas, GA, and Morris (Suzy) Leis of Douglas, GA, Six Grandchildren; Steven (Laurel) Williams, Lee (Patrick) Braxton, Clara Leis, Jim Leis III, Carswell Leis, Laura Kate Leis, One Great-Grandchild; Samuel Williams, One Sister; Sandy (Jim) Jordan of Auburndale, FL.…

James Franklin Leis, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Leis was born on February 25, 1939, in Lebanon, Ohio, to Richard Carlyle Leis and Irene Szabo. Survivors include: Beloved Wife; Connie Leis of Douglas, GA, One Daughter; Paige (Steve ) Williams of Douglas, GA, Two Sons; Jimmy (Ashley) Leis of Douglas, GA, and Morris (Suzy) Leis of Douglas, GA, Six Grandchildren; Steven (Laurel) Williams, Lee (Patrick) Braxton, Clara Leis, Jim Leis III, Carswell Leis, Laura Kate Leis, One Great-Grandchild; Samuel Williams, One Sister; Sandy (Jim) Jordan of Auburndale, FL.…