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Miss Desiree Lynette Barr, age 36 of Waycross, GA passed away September 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Miss Barr was born March 11, 1985 to Patrick Barr and Janice Marie Jennisch Clark. Survivors include: Mother: Janice Marie Jennisch Clark of Broxton, GA Father: Patrick Barr of Panama City, FL Daughter: Stephanie Barr of Gastonia, NC Son: Christopher Merritt of Ambrose, GA Grandson: Justin Barr of Gastonia, NC Sisters: Cassandra Breedlove of Panama City, FL Amanda Barr of Ambrose, GA Samantha Cowart of Broxton, GA Brother: Clarence Barr of Broxton, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends. Memorialization…

Mrs. Winona Lavon Corbitt Daniel, age 78 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Daniel was born December 19, 1942 to the late E. L. Corbitt and the late Marie Harrell Corbitt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Jessie Corbitt, a sister: Patsy Wooten and 1 Great Grand Daughter: BreeAnn Thomas. Mrs. Daniel, a native of Douglas, GA, had been in the banking business for 40 plus years, having served at Coffee County Bank, Liberty Bank and BB&T before retirement. She was…

Mrs. Tina Louise Laney Mason, age 56 of Blackshear, GA passed away Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021 at her residence in Blackshear, GA following a short illness. Mrs. Mason was born December 4, 1964 to the late Howard Edward Laney and the late Jane Marie Wise Laney. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Todd Mason and a sister Rose Bragg. Mrs. Mason, a native of Orlando, FL, was a homemaker. She attended Willacoochee Church of God. Survivors include: Husband: Dennis Todd Mason of Blackshear, GA Daughters: Brandy Laney of Broxton, GA Meghan Mason of…

Mr. Jerry Wayne Leavens, age 75, of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Leavens was born June 7, 1946 to the late Otto Leavens and the late Thelma Roberts Leavens. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Daniels Leavens and a son Johnny Wayne Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Douglas, GA was a self employed diesel mechanic for many years. He was also a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include: Daughter: Tammy Louise Leavens and…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator The State 4-H/FFA Goat and Lamb Show will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds on October 7-10. Goat showmanship classes will be held on Friday, October 8, with the wether show immediately following. Does will be shown on Saturday, October 9. Lamb showmanship will be held on Saturday, October 9, and the lamb show is on Sunday, October 10. If you are in Perry for the fair, please stop by the livestock arena and support the members participating. 4-H goat show participants include: Hayden Gay, Hollyn Gay, Kyleigh Gay, McKenzie Gay, and…

The Lady Trojans split 4 games last week with a region win against Wayne mixed in. On Monday, CHS dropped a game to 7A Tift County 3-0 in a low-scoring game. Emily Elisis and Erin Robinson picked up the only 2 hits for Coffee. Erin Robinson pitched well going 7 innings striking out 7. Wednesday Coffee was on the road and outslugged Bacon in a 9-3 win. Erin Robinson and Lacey Stone had 3 hits each while Hannah Capps, Shyanne Jump, and Emily Robinson added 1 apiece. Emily Robinson’s hit was a 260-foot homer, her 6th of the year. …

Through the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Apprenticeship Program, MANA Nutrition has hired Industrial System Technology student Stone Statham. Stone is a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) registered Industrial Maintenance Apprentice and a student in Wiregrass’ Industrial Systems Technology program. Wiregrass is proud to have partnerships with 17 employers who employ active student apprentices/program completers. Currently, the college has 33 active student apprentices/program completers, with five having recently completed the apprenticeship program. This program has proven to benefit businesses and industries in recruiting, training, and retaining highly skilled workers. Partnering with the college in hiring students through the apprenticeship…

Students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College learned recently that their hard work is paying off. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and supporters of the college, nine students were awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. Those receiving scholarships for Fall Semester are: Amy Atkinson, Farmers and Merchants Scholarship (Radiology – Valdosta Campus); Debbie Baker, Adel Cook Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (Criminal Justice – Cook Campus); Jennifer Blair, Ben Copeland Scholarship (Associate of Science in Nursing- Valdosta Campus); Lea Williams, Coyote Manufacturing Welding Scholarship (Welding – Coffee Campus); Brianne…

City of Douglas officials announced the city will be celebrating Georgia Cities Week the week of October 3-9, 2021. The City of Douglas will be hosting a variety of events during Georgia Cities Week. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Shaping the Future.” “We’re very proud of our city and the services we provide that make it attractive to residents and visitors,” said Mayor Tony Paulk. “Cities provide the services and infrastructure to help businesses grow and set the stage for events where families and individuals can gather as a community.” To kickoff events for…

The Douglas Police Department is teaming together with law enforcement agencies, Coffee County Churches, and the Magnolia House to participate in National Faith and Blue Weekend. National Faith & Blue Weekend (Faith & Blue), is a collaborative initiative that builds bridges and breaks down biases through activities and outreach amongst law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve. On Saturday, October 9, 2021, Faith and Blue Weekend will kick off with a luncheon for law enforcement agencies coordinated by West Ward Church and hosted by all Churches in the community. At approximately 1pm, the public is invited to come…