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Team A from Pierce County High School captured first place in South Georgia State College’s High School Mathematics Tournament hosted earlier this spring on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. A total of 71 students from Brantley, Charlton, Pierce, and Ware Counties participated in the two-part competition. The first part included each student completing a 75-minute, 40-question multiple choice exam. The exam covered topics in the high school curriculum – algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. Willie White of Pierce County High School captured first place. Emma Tyrone (Pierce), Cody Page (Ware), Artie Riechert (Pierce), and Fisher Crews (Pierce) rounded out the top five…

Ellianos Coffee, the dominant specialty-coffee brand in the southeast United States, is celebrating twenty years of serving their incredible customers Italian Quality at America’s Pace! To commemorate the special anniversary, Ellianos will be hosting giveaways throughout the month of April and releasing a special anniversary drink. The Ellianos Coffee story first began 20 years ago when coffee aficionados Scott and Pam Stewart noticed the exploding drive-thru specialty-coffee industry during a trip to the Pacific Northwest. They returned home with the idea of bringing the Northwest coffeehouse tradition to the Southeast and started working to make their vision a reality. After…

On March 7, 2022, the CCDU located a wanted subject, Daniel Crenshaw, in the Oak Park Community. Crenshaw attempted to flee from officers, but was apprehended. Crenshaw was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. On March 7, 2022, the CCDU located a wanted probationer, Rob Wood, and placed him under arrest for the probation and parole violations. Wood also had a felony terroristic threats warrant, as well as bench warrants related to traffic offenses out for his arrest. On March 8, 2022, a…

Mrs. Melinda Starline Kilgore, 39 of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM today (Saturday) March 19, 2022 at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Services will be held at 4 PM Sunday, March 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Tina Neuhauser will officiate with burial in the Vickers Family Cemetery. Mrs. Kilgore was born in Atkinson County. She was the daughter of the late Patricia Ann Purvis. Mrs. Kilgore was a homemaker and was a member of the Willacoochee Church of God. Survivors include: Daughters:…

Mrs. Melinda Starline Kilgore, 39 of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM today (Saturday) March 19, 2022 at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Services will be held at 4 PM Sunday, March 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Tina Neuhauser will officiate with burial in the Vickers Family Cemetery. Mrs. Kilgore was born in Atkinson County. She was the daughter of the late Patricia Ann Purvis. Mrs. Kilgore was a homemaker and was a member of the Willacoochee Church of God. Survivors include: Daughters:…

Sims Rutledge Vickers was born on April 4, 2007 and entered Heaven on Sunday, March 27, 2022 Sims is survived by his parents, Jed and Anne Marie Vickers, and his twin sister, Maudie Lee Vickers. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Guy and Anne Sims; his paternal grandparents, Marie and Kim Dockery; his Aunt Rachel and Uncle Reggie Wilkes; and his two first cousins, Kerbie and Karlie Wilkes. He is also survived and loved by a host of other family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Edward Vickers. Sims loved life…

Mr. Jimmy Blaine Weeks, age 85 of Douglas, GA passed away Friday morning, March 25, 2022, at Vista Park following an extended illness. Mr. Weeks was born in Coffee County, GA on December 12, 1936 to the late Chester Luther Weeks and the late Lucy Harper Weeks. Mr. Weeks worked many years with the Georgia Dept of Labor and upon retiring he has enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of Southview Church of God and he also attended Salem Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife of 38…

Ms. Bridgett Lynn Palmer, age 46 of Douglas, passed away on March 22, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. Ms. Palmer was born in Woodbury, New Jersey on October 11, 1975 to Jeffery Palmer and Donna Humphrey. Survivors include: Son: Joshua Edwards of Johnson City, TN Her Father: Jeffery Palmer of Broxton, GA Her Mother: Donna Humphrey of Norfolk, VA Brothers: Jeffery Palmer, Jr. and Shaun Palmer both of Chesapeake, VA Stepsisters: Paige Kuhn of Norfolk, BAKatie Kuhn of Alpharetta, GA Stepbrother: Travis Lawler of Virginia Beach, VA A memorial…

Marcus J. Bazemore, age 49, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald, Georgia following a brief illness. Mr. Bazemore was born on February 18, 1973, in Douglas, GA to Robert Lee Bazemore and Helen Stone Bazemore. Survivors include: Two Daughters; Emmalee Bazemore (Bobby) Roberts of Douglas, GA, Jasmine Bazemore of Douglas, GA, Mother; Helen Stone Bazemore of Douglas, GA, and an Aunt; Bernadette Blankenship of Douglas, GA. Mr. Bazemore was preceded in death by: Father; Robert Lee Bazemore, and a Sister; Denise Helen Bazemore. The family will receive friends Sunday,…

Dewayne Harrell, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell was born on December 14, 1947, in Douglas, GA to Clinton Harrell and Grace Adams Harrell. Survivors include: His Wife; Carla Jean Ayers Harrell of Douglas, GA, One Daughter; Julia Ann Harrell Thomas of Douglas, GA, Two Grandsons; Lawton (Anna) Thomas of Douglas, GA, Paul (Brenna) Thomas of Douglas, GA, and One Sister; Debra Harrell of Douglas, GA. Mr. Harrell is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: One…