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The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Governance Team of the Year Award. The Coffee County School System has made the list as one of the finalists. This year GSBA is awarding this prestigious award to three Georgia public school district’s board of education and superintendent who have achieved all-around success in their district. While a single governance team has won in the past, GSBA create three categories: small, 1-3,000 students, medium, 3,001-10,000 students and large, 10,000+ students. This change creates a more equitable opportunity for all governance teams who qualify to win.…

Mr. Billy Wade Rose, age 45, of Douglas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Rose was born September 29, 1975 to the late Billy Dale Rose and the late Patricia Bailey Rose. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jacquelin Shea Brown. Mr. Rose, a native of Macon, GA, was self-employed as a paint contractor. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Daughter: Brooklyn Rose of Smithville, GA Step-children: Zodie Bowen of Albany, GA Nikki Mullis of West Minister, Colorado Brother: Chris Rose of…

Ann Hayes Carver, age 80, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at The Landings. Mrs. Carver was born on June 8, 1940 in Newnan, Georgia the daughter of the late Amos Errett Hayes and Kathryn Johnson Hayes. Mrs. Carver was a graduate of Georgia State University, retired mortgage loan officer, and was a member of First Congregational Christian Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garland E. Carver. Survivors include two daughters, Carin White (Robin) of Douglas, GA and Kathy Fender (Jeff) of Tifton, GA;…

The James M. Dye Foundation at South Georgia State College was honored recently with a $2,500 Community Service Grant from CSX Corporation. The grant supports the Foundation’s Gap Fund Program. “The Dye Foundation was grateful to accept this grant on behalf of SGSC and its students,” said Foundation Executive Director Taylor Hereford. “The Gap Fund Program has helped many students stay on track for a college degree. CSX’s support strengthens the program’s mission, enabling the Foundation to change even more lives in the future.” The purpose of the Gap Fund Program is to support SGSC students who have…

Mr. James “Jimmy” Douglas Beals, 73 of Douglas, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2020 with loved ones at his side. He was born March 14, 1947 in Manto, NC to the late Clarence Odell Beals and the late Alma Huges Gard. Mr. Jimmy Beals was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus since he was 13 years old. Jimmy touched the lives of many people and was a blessing to many. He is in Heaven rejoicing. Survivors include sisters Connie Miss (Thomas) and Merry Ann Liverman, nephews Benjamin Miss (Amanda), Timothy Miss (Jennifer), Josh…

Ms. Hiawatha Grace Courson Porter, age 84, of West Green, GA passed away early Friday morning, October 30, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Ms. Porter was born November 19, 1935 to the late Horace Courson and the late Nellie Grace Dees Courson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frazier Nathaniel Porter, a son, Michael Andrew Porter, a brother, Maxwell Courson and a sister, Mary Nell Eaton. Ms. Porter, a native of West Green, GA, was retired after 17 years of service from Walmart as a Customer Service Manager. She…

Mrs. Johnnie Kate Jones Daniel, age 76 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Daniel was born February 9, 1944 to the late Jordan H. Jones and the late Bessie Mae Acorn Jones. She was preceded in death by brothers Melvin LaVon Jones and Samuel Curtis Jones. Mrs. Daniel, a native of Coffee County, had been self-employed as a beautician, serving a large clientele throughout her years of service. She was a member of West Ward Church of God. Survivors include: Her husband of 58 years: Jesse Alvin…

Mr. Joseph Warren Wooten, age 53, of Orlando, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at his home following a short illness. Survivors include his mother, Joan Knight Wooten of Douglas, GA. Sister: Teresa Martin of Newborn, GA. Brother: James Harold Wooten of Brunswick, GA. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 8, 2020, at 2:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Tanner officiating, The interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. at…

Dr. Daniel C. “Danny” Taylor, age 67 of Nicholls, GA, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020 at the home of his nephew, John Christopher Campbell, following an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was born November 29, 1952 to the late Wilma Taylor McElhaney. Other than his mother, he was preceded in death by siblings Ronnie Taylor, Russell McElhaney and Johnny McElhaney Dr. Taylor, a native of Atlanta, GA, had been a teacher with the Coffee County Board of Education and Bacon County Board of Education. He had received his RN degree from South Georgia State College, and he had…

Nina Faye “Nug” Corbitt, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 from injuries sustained from an auto accident. Nina was born on December 28, 1955 in Willacoochee, Georgia, the daughter of the late Steve Daniel “Mann” Corbitt and Gladys Irene Deaton Corbitt. Nina was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Myers and a brother, Ricky Corbitt. Survivors include two brothers, Danny Corbitt (Kathy) of West Green, GA and Glenn Corbitt (Regina) of Broxton, GA; sister, Brenda Kay Smith of West Green,…