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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President, DeAnnia Clements, announced Precision Machining Program Coordinator Darron Lanier as the 2022 Rick Perkins Award winner. The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is the Technical College System of Georgia’s Instructor of the Year program. The Rick Perkins Award program is designed to recognize and honor instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and leadership in their fields. Each year, instructors are nominated for the Rick Perkins Award by their peers throughout the college. College finalists participate in a selection process and interview with a panel of their peers.…

The South Georgia State College Hawks picked up their seventh win of the regular season Thursday night, defeating Edward Waters College’s junior varsity team, 87-36. The Hawks (7-2) led 15-3 towards the midway point of the first half then outscored Edward Waters 39-13 to take a 54-16 lead into the halftime locker room. SGSC held Edward Waters to 21 percent shooting in the first half and 20 percent for the game. The Hawks forced a total of 24 turnovers, 15 of which came in the first half. Offensively, SGSC shot 53 percent from the field in the first…

Mr. Carlton Dewayne Hursey, age 58 of West Green, GA passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2021 at Select Medical Hospital in Savannah, GA following a lengthy illness. Mr. Hursey was born August 15, 1963 the late Carlton Willis Hursey and the late Betty Jean Corbitt Hursey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother: Darrell Williams. Mr. Hursey, a native of Douglas, GA, was a superintendent of Pilot Plant at Optima Chemicals. Survivors include: His wife: Shelvie Hamontree Hursey of West Green, GA 1 Daughter: Samantha Hursey of West Green, Ga 3 Nephews: Jason Williams…

Ida Mae Sports, 93, passed away November 29, 2021. She was born in 1928 in Coffee County and lived in Claxton most of her life. Ida Mae loved gardening and playing canasta. She was a member of the Claxton First United Methodist Church and Service Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Wesleyan Fellowship Group and a dedicated “Kitchen Disciple,” making sure families received meals after funerals in the church social hall. She worked for the US Postal Service, and Horton’s Hut dress store before working at WCLA where she retired. She was preceded in death by…

Parade officials are releasing the rules, regulations, and important information regarding the parade. The primary mission of the Annual Festival of Lights Parade is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and quality family environment, in and on the streets of Douglas. In order to do so, the following rules and regulations are asked to be followed. All entries (no exceptions) must have an entry form on file at the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce at 114 North Peterson Avenue in order to participate in the parade. Entry fees should be paid to the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Fees are…

The Lady Trojans softball squad wrapped up the 2021 season with an appearance in the Sweet 16 followed by the annual team banquet. Coffee swept Mundy’s Mill in Round 1 but then fell to # 1 ranked Chamblee in Round 2. Several Lady Trojans garnered post-season awards including All-Region and Honorable Mention, while Hannah Capps was named Region 1-AAAAA Player of the Year. Emily Robinson, Emily Elisis, Jenna Graham, Hannah Capps, and Erin Robinson were All-Region performers while Kaci Thacker and Lacey Stone were named Honorable Mention. Elisis and Capps were also named co-MVPs. The following players were…

Mrs. Aubrey Lee Fender Kirkland, age 89 of Leliaton, Ga. passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. She was born in Pearson, Ga. on June 18, 1932, daughter of Aubrey Foster and Clara Fussell Fender. Mrs. Kirkland made her home in the Leliaton area all her life, where she raised and took care of not only her family, but also many others in the community through her career and service of being a nurse. She enjoyed living life to the fullest, whether that was by dancing, going to…

Mrs. Mary Patricia Roe Vazquez, age 54 of Axson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at South Ga. Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., following an extended illness. She was born in Orlando, Florida on November 28, 1966, daughter of Perry Travis Roe and Patricia Floyd Roe. Mrs. Vazquez worked at Carolina Skiff in the fiberglass repair department. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Vazquez was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her husband, Ignacio Vazquez and 3 brothers: Perry Ray Roe, Emanuel Kerry Roe and Edward Bernell Roe. Survivors include: 3…

Mr. Daniel Richard Vickers, age 70 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Atkinson County, Ga. on December 12, 1950, to Thomas and Annie Bell Douglas Vickers. Mr. Vickers made his home in Pearson, where he raised his family and was a staple in the community, serving on the City Council and as Mayor of Pearson. He worked at Waddell’s Furniture Store in Pearson, as well as the Ware State Prison in Waycross, Ga., as a Correctional Officer until retirement. Mr. Vickers was a strong man…

Mrs. Jeanette Jowers Swails, age 80 of Nicholls, GA, passed away early Saturday morning, November 27, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Center in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Swails was born February 22, 1941 to the late Willie Jowers and the late Fronie Adams Jowers. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Swails; 2 Sons: Michael Kerry Swails and Johnny Markham Swails; 1 Grandson: Justin Ryan Hodge; 1 Sister: Ruby Jowers Smith and 2 Brothers: Bill Jowers and Edward Jowers. Mrs. Swails, a native of Coffee County, had been the owner operator…