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Greta Grantham, a kindergarten teacher at Indian Creek Elementary, has received the first-ever Coffee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers agriculture mini-grant. She will be using the mini-grant to enhance Indian Creek’s “Kinder-Garden.” “In today’s tech-crazed society, it is important that students are given the opportunity to learn about agriculture and where our food comes from” said Grantham. By caring for their current garden, students have not only learned about agriculture and plant life cycles but it has taught them responsibility and patience. The purpose of the mini-grant is to increase agriculture awareness among the youth in…

Kelli Boatright, RN, is CRMC’s DAISY Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2020. Kelli is a Registered Nurse in the COVID Unit at Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and was nominated by a patient’s family member for showing extraordinary care and compassion during a very difficult time. In the nomination, the family stated, “My sister was admitted with COVID-19, and Kelli was her nurse. Kelli was our eyes and ears during the days my sister was there. She called with updates every day and sometimes two or three times a day. The love and compassion she gave us…

On March 17, 2021, the Bacon County Sheriff Office’s Narcotics Unit along with the Jesup-Wayne County Tactical Narcotics Team and the Alma-Bacon County Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on E. 9th St. in the City of Alma. They were assisted by officers with the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office, Alma Police Department, Jesup Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia State Patrol. The search warrant stemmed from a multi-jurisdictional investigation in trafficking of narcotics by suspect Patrick Lee Newson of Alma. Drug agents located approximately 11 ounces of suspected powder cocaine, approximately 6 ounces…

The South Georgia State College Hawks moved into a tie for second place in the GCAA Tuesday night with an 87-79 win over the Southern Crescent Tech Tigers on SGSC’s Douglas Campus. The Hawks (14-3, 8-3) were led by Bryce Brown who finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Jalen King had 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Alex Johnson rounded out the top scorers with 14 points and three rebounds. Nick Jiles broke a school record with a total of 15 assists during the game. The Hawks have five games remaining on their regular season…

Coffee County authorities made multiple drug arrests during the last week, one of which yielded the discovery of over three pounds of methamphetamine and the seizure of over eleven pounds of cocaine. A Coffee County K-9 deputy conducted a traffic stop on March 12 on a vehicle driven by an individual identified as Marisela Nicole Mier. During the roadside investigation, Mier was found to be in possession of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Subsequent to the vehicle stop, the Coffee County Drug Unit, with assistance from the Douglas Police Department Drug Unit and the South Central Drug…

A traffic stop on March 6 resulted in the arrest of one man on methamphetamine and other charges who was also wanted for existing felony warrants. A Coffee County K-9 deputy initiated the stop on March 6 in the area of Magnolia Road and JoAnn Drive for failing to maintain lane of travel. Further investigation revealed the driver, identified as Herman Christian King, was wanted on felony warrants. At the time of the stop, King also had in his possession a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. King was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with possession of…

The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association has named South Georgia State College’s Jalen King as the Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season. King, a 6’5” sophomore from Columbus, Ga., averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in last week’s win over Central Georgia Tech. He also shot 66.6 percent from the field, 50 percent from the three-point line and made 50 percent of his free throws during the game. King is currently third in the GCAA in points per game (16.2) and fifth in rebounds per game (8.6).…

Mr. Arturo Portillo, 55 of Axson, passed away on Thursday March 11, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. He is the son of Maria and Leonardo Cortez. Mr. Portillo is survived by his wife, Marisela Portillo Sons: Daniel (Rebecca) Portillo and Jorge Solis. Daughters: Jessica (Brandon) Haygood, Jennifer (Fidel) Arellano, Judy Portillo and Rebecca Portillo. Grandchildren: Yazlin, Zaidyn, Adan, Zaniel, Novalie, Christian, Jackie, JR, Yareli, Felix and Ethan. Several other relatives also survive. Visitation will be Saturday March 13, 2021 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the…

Mrs. Ottie Lou Maine Smith, age 77 of Douglas, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Daughter: Jaci O. McKinnon of Douglas, Ga. Brothers: Joe Maine and wife, Lynda of Adel, Ga. James “Pete” Maine and wife, Kathy of George Town, Ga. Sister: Sue Luke of Nashville, Ga. Grandsons: Dustin Merritt of Douglas, Ga. Trevor Maine McKinnon of Douglas, Ga. Great-Grandchildren: Lydia Rachel Merritt Coleman McKinnon Several other relatives also survive. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Maine and a…

Mrs. Mildred Stone Cribb, age 71, of Willacoochee, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of South Georgia and Atkinson County, “Miss Mildred,” as she was affectionately known by so many, had a tremendous heart and a gentle, kind, and caring spirit. Her infectious smile and keen sense of humor made her a pleasure to encounter no matter the location. As a daycare provider and business owner in Atkinson County for many years, Miss Mildred made a lasting impact on generations of children and their families…