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By Amy Hancock, SGSC Communications Sometimes opening a simple envelope is enough to brighten one’s day. That is the case for Dr. Greg Tanner, Interim President at South Georgia State College in Douglas, Georgia. As Dr. Tanner was checking mail in his campus office, he came across one that was simply addressed to the President at South Georgia College, but what caught his eye was that it was sent from Stockton, California. As he opened the envelope and took out the folded letter, a postcard fell on his desk. The picture on the postcard was an…

Members of Coffee High FCCLA attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference and STAR Events Competition in Athens, Georgia, on March 23-25, 2023. While attending the Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Conference, students had the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication necessary in the workforce. The theme was “Summit of Success”, showing students as leaders, competitors, and members of FCCLA. Students heard from Summer Owens whose motto, “S.O.What!” encouraged students to realize their successes no matter what obstacles they may face. Ms. Owens provided useful strategies to…

Members of Coffee High FCCLA attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference and STAR Events Competition in Athens, Georgia, on March 23-25, 2023. While attending the Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Conference, students had the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication necessary in the workforce. The theme was “Summit of Success”, showing students as leaders, competitors, and members of FCCLA. Students heard from Summer Owens whose motto, “S.O.What!” encouraged students to realize their successes no matter what obstacles they may face. Ms. Owens provided useful strategies to…

Every five years, local government entities update the Comprehensive Plan – Short Term Work Plan (STWP). Currently, city and county officials are updating the STWP for the cities of Ambrose, Broxton, Douglas, and Nicholls and would like to receive citizen input. The City of Douglas, Southern Georgia Regional Commission, and Coffee County leaders would like to invite the public to attend the final workshop for the Comprehensive Short Term Work Plan on Thursday, May 18, 2023, 10AM at the CE Weir Center (307 E. Bryan Street). During the workshop, officials will discuss the Community Work Program’s new 5-Year…

Every five years, local government entities update the Comprehensive Plan – Short Term Work Plan (STWP). Currently, city and county officials are updating the STWP for the cities of Ambrose, Broxton, Douglas, and Nicholls and would like to receive citizen input. The City of Douglas, Southern Georgia Regional Commission, and Coffee County leaders would like to invite the public to attend the final workshop for the Comprehensive Short Term Work Plan on Thursday, May 18, 2023, 10AM at the CE Weir Center (307 E. Bryan Street). During the workshop, officials will discuss the Community Work Program’s new 5-Year…

The GBI arrested and charged Erik Otoniel Ramos Perez, age 24, of Pearson, with rape, aggravated child molestation, kidnapping, home invasion in the 1st degree, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, two counts of false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and obstructing persons making emergency telephone calls stemming from an incident involving two children that occurred on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Homerville Police Department requested the GBI investigate the incident after a 911 call was received regarding a child having been sexually assaulted at a home in the 400 block of Old Fargo Highway in Homerville. The child was initially…

The GBI arrested and charged Erik Otoniel Ramos Perez, age 24, of Pearson, with rape, aggravated child molestation, kidnapping, home invasion in the 1st degree, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, two counts of false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and obstructing persons making emergency telephone calls stemming from an incident involving two children that occurred on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Homerville Police Department requested the GBI investigate the incident after a 911 call was received regarding a child having been sexually assaulted at a home in the 400 block of Old Fargo Highway in Homerville. The child was initially…

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. Currently, there are vacancies on the Keep Douglas Beautiful, Ethics Committee, Satilla Regional Library Board, and Coffee County Historical Society. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on one of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit https://www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of May 2023 meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. Airport Commission – May 3, 3PM, at the Douglas Municipal Airport, 440 Elton Brooks Blvd. Airbase Preservation & Development Committee –…

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. Currently, there are vacancies on the Keep Douglas Beautiful, Ethics Committee, Satilla Regional Library Board, and Coffee County Historical Society. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on one of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit https://www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of May 2023 meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. Airport Commission – May 3, 3PM, at the Douglas Municipal Airport, 440 Elton Brooks Blvd. Airbase Preservation & Development Committee –…

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) recognized Jeremiah Bazell as youth council spotlight, Rahkeem Paulk as Outstanding Community Leader, and heard from City Finance Director Tommy Harrell and Dr. Saundrett Gibbs at the April youth council meeting. The Youth Council Jr. Commissioner Jeremiah Bazell was recognized for this month’s Youth Council spotlight. Jeremiah is the son of Gerald Bazell and Cynthia Lloyd. He attends George Washington Carver Freshman Campus where he is a straight A student and has over 100 hrs. of community service. Jeremiah participates in Ambitious Young Men, Mayor’s Youth Council, and Teen Court as well…