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By Amanda Hayes When one thinks of summer in the South, things come to mind such as oppressive humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, long summer days spent by the pool, flip flops, tank tops, and popsicles. Childhood memories may come rushing back about how we bided the long sweltering days and hot sticky nights playing with friends, cousins, and neighbors in whatever cool water source could be found nearby or playing sports with frequent respites in the shade. If you were lucky, you have memories of attending one or more family vacations to nearby lakes, beaches, or mountains. If you were really,…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) joined with other state colleges from the University System of Georgia to celebrate State College Day at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Student leaders, staff and community partners from each institution were given the opportunity to meet with legislators and thank them for investing in higher education in Georgia. Participants were recognized in the House and Senate galleries and met briefly with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in the Office of the Governor. This year’s inaugural State College event allowed the college to share the SGSC story with elected officials and visitors at the…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Junior and Senior 4-H members who have carried out a Leadership in Action project this year need to start work on their award application. The applications for Leadership in Action will be due on-line by 5 PM by April 3. Senior 4-H members submitting for the state level awards will need to take part in an interview which will be held in Statesboro on Tuesday, April 14. Please contact the 4-H office for more information about the Leadership in Action Awards. 4-H Photo Contest Each year, Georgia 4-H offers five contests for members who are…

Grace Metts Smith, age 90, of Ambrose, Georgia died on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born on November 1, 1929 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Henry and Lucinda Daniels Metts. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Union Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gwinette Smith and a grandchild, Vann Brown. Survivors include her daughter, Renee Brown (Warren) of Ambrose, GA; son, Rex Smith (Pam) of Ambrose, GA; two grandchildren, Amy Ables (Chad) and Clay Smith (Leann); four…

Mary Evelyn “Mik” Phillips, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Vista Park. Ms. Phillips was born on November 12, 1944 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Preston Perryn Phillips Sr. and the late Irma Grantham Phillips. Ms. Phillips was a former secretary with Elixir Industries for twenty-three years and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Preston Perryn (Junebug) Phillips Jr. and Johnny Samuel Phillips; and a sister, Betty Jane Phillips Wright. Survivors include two daughters, Tana…

Phillip DeWillis Hurd, Jr., age 52, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Winoma MS. Mr. Hurd, Jr. was born on December 23, 1967, in Clarke County, GA to the late Phillip DeWillis Hurd, Sr. and the late Peggy Carol Seagraves Hurd. Survivors include his daughter Grace (Chris) Key of Douglas, GA; three sons, Justin Garrett Hurd of Brunswick, GA, Jonathan McMillan of Douglas, GA, and Joseph (Shiann) McMillan of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren, Emma Grace Key, Makinley Keith Luke, Mitzi Adalyn-Rae McMillan, and Mela Lemon McMillan; one niece, Paris (Troy) Moore; one nephew, Weslee Wilson; sister-n-law Tara (Andy) Royals;…

Ricky Corbitt, age 55, of West Green, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Corbitt was born on July 11, 1964 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of Gladys Irene Deaton Corbitt and the late Steve D. Corbitt. Mr. Corbitt worked as a farmer with McKinnon Farms. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Corbitt Myers. Survivors include his wife, Anita L. Corbitt of West Green, GA; two sons, James Allen Corbitt (Jessica) of Nicholls, GA and Richard Daniel Corbitt of West Green, GA; mother, Irene Corbitt of…

Ms. Lola West Charles, age 96 of Douglas, passed away Monday afternoon, March 9, 2020 at The Landings of Douglas, following a short illness. Ms. Charles was born May 22, 1923 to the late Earl D. West and the late Bertha Chapman West. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred C. Charles, and two daughters. Ms. Charles was a native of Canada, KY but had been living in the Douglas area for several years. She and her late husband had been self-employed in the poultry business with a number of chicken houses to operate.…

In light of Chief Justice Melton’s order declaring statewide judicial emergency, the Municipal Court for the City of Douglas will suspend its regular court operations scheduled for March 17, 2020 and April 7, 2020. At this time, the Court will resume its regular court operations on April 14, 2020 as scheduled. The Court will be available to hear any bench warrant cases, jail cases and/or probation revocation cases during the above noted suspension times as needed. If there are any questions concerning a ticket issued, then please contact the Municipal Court at 912-260-3614.

With the closures of schools and universities, national and local sporting events, church services, and other large social gatherings, it is difficult to relax and push aside worry and angst. Our nation and our world are experiencing something new, and this unknown, for many, is very concerning. As your healthcare provider, Coffee Regional Medical Center would like to offer some information that we hope will set your mind at ease and educate our community on why these closures and cancellations are taking place and why they are so important. The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a virus that our immune…