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South Georgia State College baseball started the doubleheader on Saturday, March 27, 2021, with a win over ABAC by a score of 11-4. The Hawks got things moving in the first inning, when Mason Spivey singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run. South Georgia State put up four runs in the fifth inning. The rally was led by a single by Matt Warren and a home run by Mack Williams. The Hawks hit two home runs on the day. Logan Roberts put one out in the second inning. Williams had a homer in the fifth inning. The…

As part of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, Ameris Bank has donated $2,000,000 in financial support to 19 rural hospitals located throughout the bank’s footprint in Georgia. Ameris Bank has participated in the program since 2018, contributing over $6,000,000 to rural Georgia hospitals. “We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of those in our community, and helping to create opportunities for healthy, safe and productive lives. This donation helps to provide resources that will create a positive effect for generations to come,” comments Ameris Bank CEO Palmer Proctor. “2020 was truly an unexpected year and the effects…

Edward E. Morris, age 79, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was greatly loved and admired by his wife of 58 years, Jayne Rivers Morris, and their three daughters, who were by his side as he passed into God’s hands. This year, 2021, marked his 58-year milestone of an illustrious career for a well-known and highly respected Georgia banker. He was born in Pearson, Georgia on June 30, 1941, the youngest of four sons of Dan and Mary Morris. After graduating from Atkinson County High School, he attended South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia, and continued onto Georgia…

Eula Mae Watson -Ash (Sykes), also known as “Kick,” was born to the late Bishop Herman Sykes and the beloved Gessie Mae Sykes Jernigan (Kilpatrick) on December 11, 1955. She was the fourth child of seven children. She was preceded in death by her sisters Lenzy Leen Williams and Everlena Williams. She was born and raised in Alma, Bacon County, Georgia, and educated in the Bacon County School System and a graduate of the Job Corps Culinary Arts School with a Concentration in Bakery in Atlanta, Georgia. She provided Private Home Day Care Services for family and friends.…

Ms. Donnakaye Chaney, age 41 of Axson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Ga., Donnakaye was born, October 5, 1979, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie and Cathy Jackson Chaney. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether that was at home grilling in the backyard or enjoying the sand and sunshine at the beach. Donnakaye attended Saving Grace Church and was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Wilson and Eunice Youngblood and maternal grandparents, Vincent and Annie Lee McDonald Luke. Survivors…

Mrs. Jeanette Harper Carver, age 86 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning March 27, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Carver was born July 4, 1934 to the late Randall Harper and the late Jewel Jones Harper. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lebern Carver; and brothers, Lanell Harper and JC Harper. Mrs. Carver, native of Coffee County, was employed by the Coffee County Board of Education as a lunchroom worker at Ambrose Elementary School. She was also employed at Walmart as a floral designer. She was a member of…

Mary Evelyn Anderson, age 72, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Douglas, Georgia. Mrs. Anderson was born on November 24, 1948 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late L.L. and Mary Jeanine Fussell Paulk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Anderson and a daughter, Regina Aycock. She was a homemaker and a member of Saving Grace Ministries. Survivors include son, Thomas Anderson of California; two sisters, Sharon Simmons of Baxley, GA and, Annette Overstreet of Hazlehurst, GA; two grandchildren, Regan and Abby…

Geraldine S. Johnson gained her angel wings and went home to be with her Savior and Lord on March 25, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born in Douglas as the youngest child of Sanford and Margaret McMillan Sears on May 5, 1939. She grew up on her family farm surrounded by her family. She attended the Old Satilla School on the Old Axson Road from 1945 until 1955 in the 10th grade. She graduated from Coffee County High School in 1957. During her career endeavors, she worked for a bank. Then went to work at General Telephone & Electronics…

Ross Elbert Simmons Jr., age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Simmons was born on April 22, 1938 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Ross Elbert and McLean Simmons Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Simmons. Mr. Simmons worked as a gas station attendant and attended Trinity Non-Denominational Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ellen Simmons of Douglas, Georgia; daughters, Lynda Dee Tanner (Shane) of Douglas, GA, Roxanne Gaither of Douglas, GA…

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) recognized outstanding youth and citizens in the community at its most recent. The youth council also heard city updates from Mayor Tony Paulk and COVID-19 updates from Dr. Lydia Tanner. For the month of March 2021, Addy Harris was the youth council member that was spotlighted. Addy is a freshman at Citizens Christian Academy and an active member of The Sanctuary Church. She is a team member on CCA’s basketball and softball teams, as well as a member of Key Club, Leo Club, GGA and the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council. After graduating, Addy…