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Mrs. Teri Marie Smith, 32 of Broxton, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021 at her home. She was born January 19, 1989 to Richard and Lucille Smith. Other than her parents, Mrs. Smith is survived by: Husband: Shawn Smith Son: Bocephus Smith Daughters: Destini Smith and Baylee Smith Sister-in-law: Tina Killgore Several other family members also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday February 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Peggy Cato, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Mrs. Cato was born on June 4, 1945 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Warnock and Louise Cliett Warnock. Mrs. Cato was a retired seamstress working at Fleetwood Drapery and was a member of Saving Grace Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scott Raymond Cato and a grandson, William Shane Bowen. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Cato of Douglas, GA; daughter, Katrece Duel (Larry) of Douglas, GA; brother, Roy Warnock (Donna) of Jacksonville, FL;…

Norma C. Waldron, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Waldron was born on February 20, 1944 in Irwin County, Georgia the daughter of the late John Nathan Chaney and Myrtle Joiner Chaney. Mrs. Waldron was a homemaker and attended Trinity Non-Denominational Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Wooten Jr and her second husband, Hogan Waldron, two sons, David Roberson and Joe Wooten, and a daughter, Denise Waldron. Survivors include two daughters, Demitri Wooten (Gary) of Douglas,…

Jonathan Darrell Corbitt, age 58, of Brooks, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Mr. Corbitt was born on March 6, 1962 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Jimmy and Sara Frances Luke Corbitt. Mr. Corbitt was a Senior Database Administrator with the Defense Forensic Science Center, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving during Desert Storm and was member of Connection Church, Griffin, GA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Nichole Corbitt. Survivors include his wife, Nadine P. Corbitt of Brooks, GA;…

Dennis Wayne McLeod passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in La Grange, KY after a short illness. Wayne was born in Fitzgerald, GA on November 5, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Norcross High School in Norcross, GA and attended the University of Louisville in KY where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Wayne began his career with Scientific Atlanta where he worked for 18 years as a Design Draftsman. He worked the next 20 years as a Mechanical Engineer. Wayne was an avid marksman for both recreational and competitive gun shooting matches and was the Black…

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is dedicated to helping sustain our nation’s small businesses and to supporting their tens of millions of employees. During these unprecedented times brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic, SBA has worked tirelessly and closely with Congress, with borrowers, and with lenders of all sizes – including regional and community banks, Farm Credit System lenders, credit unions, fintechs, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and minority depository institutions (MDIs) – to maximize access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP or Program). SBA is continuing to encourage and support these efforts that have benefitted the smallest businesses…

A 28-year-old man faces an array of criminal charges following the theft of a motor vehicle in Coffee County. Coffee County detectives arrested Miguel Anjel Rivera on Jan. 25 following an investigation into the taking of a 2009 GMC Sierra C1500 that occurred on the Willacoochee Hwy. Rivera has been charged with theft b taking of a motor vehicle and entering an auto with the intent to commit a felony. He also faces other similar charges related to crimes that occurred within the City of Douglas. He is currently in the Coffee County Jail and has been denied…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator The Coffee County Swine Boosters Club will be hosting the County Market Hog Show for 4-H, FFA, and Pre-club students at 11 AM on Saturday, February 13. The show will be held in the Billy Walker Livestock Facility at Coffee Middle School. The State Market Hog Show will be held in the New South Arena at the Georgia National Fairground in Perry. Weigh in of pigs will begin on Wednesday, February 17, with showmanship classes on Thursday, February 18, barrow classes on Friday, February 19, and gilt classes on Saturday, February 20.…

The South Georgia State College Hawks won their fifth consecutive game Thursday night, cruising to a 125-66 win over the junior varsity team from Edward Waters College. The Hawks (5-0) once again utilized balanced scoring and a stingy defense, forcing a total of 34 turnovers and holding Edward Waters to 35 percent shooting. Jalen King led all scorers with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Jayce Moore had 16 points and 10 assists. Bryce Brown and Turahn Thompson each finished with 15 points. Alex Johnson had 13 points, and Jordan Coffee rounded out the top scorers with 11 points.…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Director of Economic Development and Cook Campus, Bill Tillman has earned the certification of Certified Program Planner from Learning Resources Network (LERN). LERN is the world’s largest association in continuing education programs. Tillman participated in a virtual LERN Conference this past fall where he took the certification classes and then sat for the certification exam. The certification training provides the completer with skills in developing quality Continuing Education (CE) opportunities that will be of targeted value to individual and business participants. In turn, better quality CE courses should produce higher participation numbers and more revenue for the college as well as local training opportunities…