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The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Foundation has been awarded a grant from the Sahm Family Foundation in the amount of $50,000 to fund the creation of the Sahm Family Foundation Mechanical Engineering Technology Innovation Center in support of SGSC’s new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) program. SGSC President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers anticipates the Center as a highly valuable asset to the BSMET program’s success. “The Sahm Family Foundation Mechanical Engineering Technology Innovation Center will be the hub of our program,” she says. “It will support one of the primary goals for the program by…

Coffee County Extension and 4-H would like to welcome three new staff members to the team this year. First, Tammy Beasley is the Administrative Assistant for the Extension office. While her name is Tammy, her favorite name to be called is Mema by her 7 beautiful grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys reading her Bible, spending time with family and friends, and taking her dog Bella for long walks. She likes working for Extension because being a part of a family is very important to her, and UGA Extension is a big family that works and supports our farmers…

The Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) made 65 arrests during the second quarter of 2022 for various violations of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Included in these were cases involving possession of various drugs, possession with intent to distribute various drugs, and trafficking in various drugs, as well as other violations of the law. The CCDU seized nearly five pounds of methamphetamine/MDMA, more than 2,200 grams of the substance, during the second quarter. Seizures also included nearly two ounces of cocaine/crack cocaine and over three pounds of marijuana. Approximately 249 opioid prescription medication tablets and nearly…

By Madison Britt County 4-H Agent Summer has flown by with many different 4-H activities happening! At the beginning of June, 19 Cloverleaf 4-Hers attended camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center where they participated in a variety of activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, completing a high ropes course, learning about reptiles, healthy lifestyles, and Native American culture, and of course drinking lots of Icees. At the beginning of July, our Coffee County BB team traveled to Rogers, Arkansas to compete in the 2022 Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match. In the spirit of competition,…

South Georgia State College student athletes and the women’s soccer team earned All-Academic Awards from the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association). Twenty-three individual SGSC Hawks earned at least a 3.6 GPA during the past academic year (2021-22), including seven who achieved perfect 4.0 averages. “The student-athletes at South Georgia State College have a strong work ethic that is shown through their successes, both athletically and academically,” said Dr. Greg Tanner, SGSC Vice President of Advancement, Government Relations and Athletics. “This recognition by the NJCAA is an honor, and each recipient should have a sense of pride in…

Irene London, age 56, loving mother of three and wife, passed away the morning of June 14, 2022, after developing complications in a long-term acute hospital in Macon, GA. Irene was born on December 18, 1965, to Arzella and the late Robert Outlaw in Douglas, Georgia. Irene graduated in 1983 from Coffee High School and completed studies at Job Corp. In 1987, Irene and Alphonso London was united in holy matrimony. To this union, three children were born. Irene, our mother, was one of the strongest, most intelligent, courageous, bravest, and kindest women ever to walk this earth,…

Mrs. Lucille Thigpen McDaniels, age 78 of Douglas, Ga. passed away Friday, July 08, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband: John L. McDaniels of Douglas, Ga. Daughter: Sheila Gravely of St. Marys, Ga. Son: Scott Adams and wife Angela of Kingsland, Ga. Sister: Louvelle Bennett of Blackshear, Ga. 3 Grandchildren: Mark Adams, Caroline Taylor and husband Justin, and Tiffany Carter and husband Marcus. 3 Great-Grandchildren: Cameron Myers, Donavon Kelley, and Haylei Kelley. Several…

Mr. Richard Collier Boggan, age 71 of Douglas, GA passed away late Wednesday night, July 6, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Boggan was born June 24, 1951 to the late Collier Brown Boggan and the late Margie Lee Fussell Boggan. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Carlton Boggan. Mr. Boggan, a native of Coffee County, had been a truck driver for many years with Douglas Asphalt. He attended Mt. Union Primitive Baptist Church near Ambrose. Survivors include: Children: Pamela Talkington and husband Joseph of Douglas,…

Dennis C. Wilson, age 89, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Wilson was born on October 8, 1932, in Pittsburg, PA. Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Douglas City Cemetery with High Priest Douglas Gilbert officiating. Interment followed at Douglas City Cemetery Dixie Mausoleum. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the service for Delaney Roldan Pedraza, age 1 month, of Douglas, who passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM Monday, July 4, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Services will be at 11 AM Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services with burial in the Antioch Cemetery. Survivors include: Parents: Jacqueline Pedraza & Yuri Roldan of Pearson; Sisters: Jaylin Rolan Pedraza, Deanna Rolan Pedraza both of Pearson; Brother: Joshua Rolan…