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South Georgia State College celebrated its graduates during SGSC’s annual commencement ceremony May 12 on the Douglas Campus. Family members and friends gathered in front of Peterson Hall to cheer on a portion of the 343 graduates from summer and fall 2021 and spring 2022. Georgia State Senator Blake Tillery served as the commencement speaker for the Douglas Ceremony. He congratulated the graduates for achieving the milestone of earning a college degree. “For many of you, this is the culmination of all your academic achievements,” Tillery told the graduates. “We’re so proud of the investment you’ve made in yourselves. You…

South Georgia State College celebrated its graduates during two commencement ceremonies May 13 on the Waycross Campus. Family members and friends gathered inside the Waycross Campus Gymnasium to cheer on a portion of the 343 graduates from summer and fall 2021 and spring 2022. Georgia State Senator Tyler Harper served as the commencement speaker for the 12:30 pm afternoon ceremony. Harper offered congratulations to the graduates for their academic accomplishments while also reminding them of the value of the degree they received during the ceremony. “Congratulations! We are all here today to commemorate the hard work…

The Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) announces the following recent drug-related arrests for the month of June: May 31 – The CCDU conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by Alejandro Jiminez, Hilairo Jiminez, and John Perez. The three were found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and a firearm and were subsequently arrested and charged with methamphetamine possession and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. June 1 – Wanted probationer Roberto Martinez was located in the Oak Park area and found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine at…

In May 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 23 new contracts for construction projects across the state. Three are for TIA-funded projects in the Southern Georgia region. They are: Coffee County: this project would resurface and rehabilitate the shoulders on 10.998 miles of Youngie Fussell Road starting at SR 32 and extending to the Atkinson County line. The contract was awarded to East Coast Asphalt, LLC of Douglas for $4.6 million. The project is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2023. Pierce County: this project would resurface and rehabilitate the shoulders on 7.947 miles…

A Coffee County physician and two of his employees have admitted participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed massive amounts of addictive controlled substances from a pain management clinic. Dr. Wallace Steven Anderson, 68, of Douglas, Ga., awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Unlawfully Distribute and Dispense Schedule IV Controlled Substances, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. The plea subjects Anderson to up to five years in prison followed by at least one year of supervised release and substantial financial penalties. “Our office remains committed to fighting…

Melony Ann Kline, of Douglas, Ga passed away June 27, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born December 21, 1964 to Gilbert Cecil Woods and Barbara Beckworth Woods. Mrs. Kline was a longtime member of Sandhill Baptist Church. Mrs. Kline graduated from Fort Pierce High School. Mrs. Kline had several jobs over the years. In recent years she was a homemaker. Mrs. Kline is survived by her mother: Barbara Woods. Cousins: Brandy (Todd) Kirkland of Tifton, Ga, Jason (Paige) Troupe of Douglas, Ga, Kelly (Steve) Kirkland of Douglas, Ga, Robert Harper of Douglas, Ga and several Nieces…

Jesse James Solomon, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Solomon was born on February 19, 1931, in Douglas, GA to the late Morgan Solomon and the late Amanda “Mandy” Solomon. Survivors include: Daughter: Brenda (Donnie) Anderson of Douglas, GA. Son: Larry (Pam) Solomon of Douglas, GA. Five grandchildren: Ryan J. (Megan) Solomon of Douglas, GA, Dr. Tyler (Kevin) Solomon of Macon, GA, Dan (Kayla) Wise of Axson, GA, Cody (Jennifer) Wise of Douglas, GA, Gavin McClendon Solomon of Douglas, GA. One Brother: Aldean (Mildred) Solomon of Fitzgerald, GA.…

Daren Hutchison, age 56, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hutchison was born on December 26, 1965, in Coffee County to the late Jacob Tommy Hutchison and the late Mary Loyce Gieger Hutchison. Survivors include: Two Daughters, Robyn A Hutchison of Douglas, GA and Brianna L. Walls of Douglas, GA. One Sister: Lawana Tarrant of Douglas, Ga. Three Grandchildren: Payton Adair, Rylee Adair and Oliver Poore. He was preceded in death by Father: Jacob Tommy Hutchison, Mother: Mary Loyce Gieger Hutchison and Brother: Walter Hutchison. The…

Emma Louise Carter, age 82, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Carter was born on March 25, 1940, in Douglas, GA to the late Willie McMillan and the late Alma Carver McMillan. Survivors include: Three Daughters: Angela (Bruce) Boatright of Nicholls, GA, JoAnn (Danny) Peacock of Blackshear, GA, Donna (Lanny) Carter of Alma, GA. One Son: Tony Carter of Nicholls, GA. One Sister: Barbara Ann Suggs of Arcadia, FL. Ten Grandchildren: Shannon Peacock, John Peacock, Kyle Carter, Lance Carter, Marci Boatright, Dillan Boatright, Haley Crosby, Alex Thomas, Shelby Carter, Dalton Carter.…

Donald Wayne Deloach, age 66, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Deloach was born on September 1, 1955, in Baltimore, MD to the late Conrad Franklin Deloach and the late Mary Elizabeth Rizzuto Deloach. Survivors include: Three Brothers: Michael P (Patricia) Deloach of Bunnell, FL, Dean D. (Sarah) Deloach of Newport, VT and Franklin Conrad Deloach of St. Petersburg, FL. Two Sisters: Gloria Cambria of Atlantic Beach, FL and Brenda Duncan of Lakeland, FL. Two Step-Children: Greta (Mark) Bryant of Eastman, GA and John (Jennifer) Wooten of Jacksonville, GA. He was…