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Little Hunter Shane Hersey, age 9 months old of Pearson, Ga., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Born, July 23, 2020 to Shane and Marie Bennett Hersey of Pearson, Ga., Little Hunter was their “miracle baby” who laughed and smiled throughout his nine months, bringing joy, happiness, and a lifetime of love to everyone around him. Along with his parents, he is survived by his favorite big sister, Khloe Grace. Hunter is preceded in death by his great-grandparents; Nerle Batten and Fisher and Levine Hersey; Uncle,…

Mr. Ralph Darrell Morgan, born June 25, 1957 age 63, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Mr. Morgan was born and raised in Waycross, Ga. He was preceded in death by his mother; Alice Ardellia Morgan, father; Reymer Morgan and sister, Jeanell Alice Morgan. He formerly attended Mt. Green Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Morgan loved to fish and play guitar. Survivors include a sister; Kaye Morgan of Waycross, 3 nieces; Allyson Briola and husband, Steven of Blackshear, Ga., Angela Crawford and boyfriend, Jason Chancey of Waycross, Ga. and Holly Morgan of Douglas,…

Today, Coffee Middle School was one of 205 schools from 43 states across the country to receive a $5000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. Mrs. Laura Bush joined Kelly Clarkson on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to announce that the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded more than $1 million in library grants this year. Inspired by the Laura Bush Foundation, H-E-B surprised 15 Texas-based Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grant recipients with an additional gift totaling $100,000. Scholastic Books also provided the 34 teachers and educators in the virtual audience with money to…

The Jeff Davis County Drug Unit with assistance from the Hazlehurst Police Department has arrested 29 individuals on drug and firearms charges. The agencies began concentrated patrol and other covert operations targeting dangerous drugs from January – March 2021. As a result, more than two dozen people have been arrested and charged with felony drug possession, distribution and firearms charges. Officials expect more arrests to come. The following were arrested and charged with: Carlos Damon Andrews- Sale of Cocaine Heather Monique Burkett- Possession of Methamphetamine Madison Diana Brantley- Possession of Methamphetamine Wilbur Christopher Carter- Sale of a Scheduled…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) students Kara Clark of Douglas, Ga., and Carlos Hernandez of Buford, Ga., were named to the All-Georgia Academic Team, a program recognizing the scholarly achievements of students enrolled in two-year programs at Georgia’s colleges and universities. Colleges may nominate students from their campuses to the All-USA Academic Team. Students from Georgia nominated to the national team make up the All-Georgia Academic Team. Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is a valued partner of the All-Georgia Academic Team. Kara Clark studied biology…

Devonte Goodwine had his eyes set on a career in movies and television when he graduated from Valdosta High School in 2011. After graduation, he enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College for summer semester to get started on his core classes before transferring to a four-year university. Before he could transfer to another college, his mom, Angela Brantley, who is a Business Education Instructor at Wiregrass, brought home information on all the programs Wiregrass offers. “Being an employee of Wiregrass, I knew first-hand the quality education we provide and the many program options available, so I brought home program brochures…

Commencement for Coffee High School and Wiregrass Regional College & Career Academy will be held Saturday May 22, 2021 8:30 AM at Dan A. Jardine Stadium. The stadium will be open for seating at 7:00 AM. The graduates’ procession will begin at approximately 8:15 AM. Tickets are not required for stadium entrance. However, graduates will be given 4 special rain day tickets for gym entrance in case of inclement weather. Seating for invited guests is available on both the home side and visitor sides of the stadium. A handicap area will be provided on the home side only. Handicap…

Commencement for Coffee High School and Wiregrass Regional College & Career Academy will be held Saturday May 22, 2021 8:30 AM at Dan A. Jardine Stadium. The stadium will be open for seating at 7:00 AM. The graduates’ procession will begin at approximately 8:15 AM. Tickets are not required for stadium entrance. However, graduates will be given 4 special rain day tickets for gym entrance in case of inclement weather. Seating for invited guests is available on both the home side and visitor sides of the stadium. A handicap area will be provided on the home side only. Handicap…

Commencement for Coffee High School and Wiregrass Regional College & Career Academy will be held Saturday May 22, 2021 8:30 AM at Dan A. Jardine Stadium. The stadium will be open for seating at 7:00 AM. The graduates’ procession will begin at approximately 8:15 AM. Tickets are not required for stadium entrance. However, graduates will be given 4 special rain day tickets for gym entrance in case of inclement weather. Seating for invited guests is available on both the home side and visitor sides of the stadium. A handicap area will be provided on the home side only. Handicap…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator With the school’s summer break quickly approaching, our 4-H summer programs will soon begin. We will kick off the summer break with our Junior/Senior District Project Achievement competition at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on May 31-June 1. Twenty-five 4-H members submitted portfolios on their project work and are getting presentations ready for the contest. We will also have our 4-H summer camp for Cloverleaf 4-H members (grades 4-6) at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center the week of June 7-10. Because of COVID, we will have a modified schedule at camp. However, our 4-H…