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The South Georgia Farmers Cooperative is a collective group of farmers who have come together to support local farmers and advocate for their interests. They believe that by working together, they can create a stronger and more sustainable agriculture industry for the city of Douglas. As an open invitation to all members of the community, the South Georgia Farmers Cooperative is hosting an event on April 24, 2023, to promote their mission and provide resources for local farmers. The event will take place at 581 Sturgeon Creek Church Road in Fitzgerald and all are welcome to attend. The…

The South Georgia Farmers Cooperative is a collective group of farmers who have come together to support local farmers and advocate for their interests. They believe that by working together, they can create a stronger and more sustainable agriculture industry for the city of Douglas. As an open invitation to all members of the community, the South Georgia Farmers Cooperative is hosting an event on April 24, 2023, to promote their mission and provide resources for local farmers. The event will take place at 581 Sturgeon Creek Church Road in Fitzgerald and all are welcome to attend. The…

Mr. Jordan Taylor Crews, age 20 of Broxton, passed away Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 at his residence following an unexpected illness. Mr. Crews was born July 3, 2002 to Kimberly Lewis Crews Mattison and Nicolas Adam Crews. He was preceded in death by a niece, Olivia Mumford and a grandfather, James R. Crews. Survivors include: His Parents: Mother and Step-Father: Kimberly Lewis Mattison and husband Harley of Broxton, GA Father and His Fiance: Nicolas Adam Crews and Shelley Colley of Patterson, GA Siblings: Jacob Bryant of Broxton, GA Josh Crews of Screven, GA …

Mr. Jordan Taylor Crews, age 20 of Broxton, passed away Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 at his residence following an unexpected illness. Mr. Crews was born July 3, 2002 to Kimberly Lewis Crews Mattison and Nicolas Adam Crews. He was preceded in death by a niece, Olivia Mumford and a grandfather, James R. Crews. Survivors include: His Parents: Mother and Step-Father: Kimberly Lewis Mattison and husband Harley of Broxton, GA Father and His Fiance: Nicolas Adam Crews and Shelley Colley of Patterson, GA Siblings: Jacob Bryant of Broxton, GA Josh Crews of Screven, GA …

Mr. Jordan Taylor Crews, age 20 of Broxton, passed away Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 at his residence following an unexpected illness. Mr. Crews was born July 3, 2002 to Kimberly Lewis Crews Mattison and Nicolas Adam Crews. He was preceded in death by a niece, Olivia Mumford and a grandfather, James R. Crews. Survivors include: His Parents: Mother and Step-Father: Kimberly Lewis Mattison and husband Harley of Broxton, GA Father and His Fiance: Nicolas Adam Crews and Shelley Colley of Patterson, GA Siblings: Jacob Bryant of Broxton, GA Josh Crews of Screven, GA …

A former Georgia state prison guard awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to her role in a widespread drug trafficking conspiracy linked to a white supremacist street gang. Desiree M. Briley, 26, of McRae-Helena, Ga., faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, Methamphetamine, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Briley was a Georgia state corrections officer with the rank of sergeant when arrested as part of Operation Ghost Busted in January 2023. “Desiree Briley played a key…

A former Georgia state prison guard awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to her role in a widespread drug trafficking conspiracy linked to a white supremacist street gang. Desiree M. Briley, 26, of McRae-Helena, Ga., faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, Methamphetamine, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Briley was a Georgia state corrections officer with the rank of sergeant when arrested as part of Operation Ghost Busted in January 2023. “Desiree Briley played a key…

A former Georgia state prison guard awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to her role in a widespread drug trafficking conspiracy linked to a white supremacist street gang. Desiree M. Briley, 26, of McRae-Helena, Ga., faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, Methamphetamine, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Briley was a Georgia state corrections officer with the rank of sergeant when arrested as part of Operation Ghost Busted in January 2023. “Desiree Briley played a key…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce its annual commencement ceremonies honoring graduates from summer 2022, fall 2022 and spring 2023. The Douglas Campus ceremony will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 8:30 am on the Peterson Hall front lawn. The Waycross Campus ceremonies will be held Friday, May 12, 2023. The first ceremony will be at 12:30 pm, and the second at 7:00 pm, both in the Waycross Campus Gymnasium. A livestream of each event will be available on SGSC’s Facebook page for those unable to attend to share in the celebration. …

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce its annual commencement ceremonies honoring graduates from summer 2022, fall 2022 and spring 2023. The Douglas Campus ceremony will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 8:30 am on the Peterson Hall front lawn. The Waycross Campus ceremonies will be held Friday, May 12, 2023. The first ceremony will be at 12:30 pm, and the second at 7:00 pm, both in the Waycross Campus Gymnasium. A livestream of each event will be available on SGSC’s Facebook page for those unable to attend to share in the celebration. …