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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sellers Soles, age 72 of Hahira, GA, formerly of Coffee County, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 9, 2022 at her residence in Hahira, GA following a short illness. Mrs. Soles was born June 22, 1949 to the late Joseph Lewis Sellers and the late Leila Gordon Sellers. Mrs. Soles was born in Dooly County, Ga. but had lived most of her life in Coffee County. She was retired from banking having worked at several banks, lastly being Colony Bank. She had received her degree in banking and finance. She was a member of Parkview Calvary…

Joseph C. Jewell, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Jewell was born on November 3, 1939 in Ambrose, Georgia to the late Richard Jewell and Sarah Mizell Jewell. Survivors include: Wife; Shirley Durrance Jewell, Three Sons; Richard Jewell (Brandi) of Douglas, GA, Jody Jewell (Donna) of Douglas, GA, Jason Jewell (Angie) of Douglas, GA, Three Daughters; Sarah Morrison (Jimmy) of Douglas, GA, Serena Guerrero (Pascual) of Douglas, GA, Mary Vilchis (Damian) of Douglas, GA, and One Sister; Dorothy Crosby of Douglas, GA, 21 Grandchildren, 36 Great-Grandchildren,…

Here are the top finishers from the recent track meet at Ware County High: First Place Finishes Chris Stafford placed first and set a new school record clearing 45 feet and 7.50 inches. Chris set a personal record in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 44.1 seconds for a first place finish. Kate Merritt scored another first place finish in the 3200 meter run with a time of 11 minutes and 34.3 seconds. She set a new school record by 16 seconds. Will Bagwell placed first in the 3200 meter run with a time of 10…

The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) has announced additional postseason honors for four members of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team. Malik Allen of Hazlehurst, Ga., Jesse Harbin of Flowery Branch, Ga., and Zae Wiggins of Monticello, Fla., were each named to the GCAA’s All-Academic Team. GCAA student athletes must attend college full-time for at least three semesters and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average to qualify for the recognition. AJ Spencer of Shiloh, Ga., was selected to the GCAA All-Tournament Team. Spencer averaged 15.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in the tournament quarterfinals and…

The Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) announces the following, recent drug-related arrests: Feb. 23 – The CCDU conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Stephanie Rouis for failing to dim headlights. A passenger in the vehicle, Joshua Heath, was wanted on an active warrant through the Douglas Police Dept. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and suspected heroin and suspected methamphetamine were located. Both individuals were arrested, and Rouis was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine. Heath was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Feb. 23 – The CCDU conducted a…

Jerome Arnold, Jr., of Douglas, has been arrested and charged with felony murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, related to the shooting death of Radderian “Rae Rae” D. Barnes, according to a statement posted on the Douglas Police Department’s Facebook page. On January 13, 2022 Douglas Police were dispatched to a shooting on Juanita St. in Douglas. Upon arrival officers located Mr. Barnes suffering from gunshot wounds. He later succumbed to his injuries. On March 8, 2022 Douglas Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit, with the…

With the final click of the movie set clapboard, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduate, Demiven Knighton, knew his hard work had paid off. The Design and Media Production graduate has successfully completed his first film project, “The Middle Child – The Story of Tevin King”, a film based on the high school football career of running back Tevin King, a 2017 Colquitt County High School graduate. Demiven realized early in life that he wanted to be in the film industry and discovered Wiregrass Tech through a social media ad and enrolled in the Design and Media Production Technology program. …

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently signed an articulation agreement with DeVry University. The agreement is a cooperative relationship to better serve students and to facilitate a seamless transfer process from Wiregrass to DeVry. Through the agreement, Wiregrass Tech students who earn a qualifying associate degree will have their credit hours transferred into select bachelor’s degree programs at DeVry. Qualifying associate degrees from Wiregrass Tech include: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College DeVry University Associate Degree of Applied Science in Business Management Bachelor of Science in Technical Management Associate of Science Criminal Justice Technology Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration Associate of Applied Science…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is hosting Free Application Week online and on all campuses March 14 – 18, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and online-only on Friday. Any new student who applies during the week of March 14 will have their application fee waived. Summer Semester begins May 16. In addition to full-time addition to full-term classes, there are several express and fast-track options. Through Wiregrass’ new “One-2-Done” campaign, students can enroll in specific certificate programs offered this summer for “one” semester “to” be done and finished with the program. The new Social Media Specialist Technical…

On Thursday, February 17, 2022, 6PM, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) recognized the February Outstanding Youth and Community Member and learned about educational opportunities at South Georgia State College (SGSC). The Youth Council member chosen to spotlight for February is Meia Batten. Meia is a sophomore at Coffee High School and has been participating with the Mayor’s Youth Council for two years. She has been an active member with the Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court Program since 2019 and is an ambassador for the Know Your Worth Program. Meia attend Greater Destiny International Ministries with Pastor Reuben and Allyson…