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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…

In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has made the decision to move spring break up to March 16 through March 20. All academic and adult education classes will observe Spring Break during this time and will not meet. Wiregrass has made this decision to address the health concerns surrounding COVID-19 while minimizing the disruption of delivering educational services. In addition, Wiregrass will be suspending all live work program services, facility rentals, and continuing education classes temporarily while the college continues to access the situation. While a variety of…

Playing a series against Inspiration Academy on the Hawks’ home field, South Georgia State College baseball extended its winning streak to 10 games with 14-1 and 11-5 victories on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. After securing a win Monday, the Hawks kept the magic alive as they entered the doubleheader Tuesday. SGSC fired up the offense in the first inning, when Walker Sinclair singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. The Hawks tallied six runs in the third inning. Mason Spivey, Matthew Warren, Kody Krause, and Christian Campbell all drove in runs in the frame. SGSC hit two home runs…

After defeating Ed Waters College 15-2 on Sunday, March 8, the South Georgia State College Hawks defeated Inspiration Academy 11-1 on Monday, March 9, 2020. In the first inning, the Hawks got their offense started. Christian Campbell singled on a line drive to left field. JR Lonon came up to bat and singled on a 1-2 count, scoring Campbell. The bats came alive in the second for SGSC. Carlos Hernandez started the inning with a single to right field. Matthew Warren had a sacrifice play, advancing Hernandez to second. Campbell got his second hit of the day moving him…

Saturday night, former Arkansas governor, two-time Republican presidential candidate, and television personality Mike Huckabee will be in Douglas Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Central Square Complex. Huckabee will be speaking as a part of Citizens Christian Academy’s 50th anniversary celebration. The theme for the evening is Celebrating the Past, Focused on the Future. A few tickets are still available for Saturday night’s event. For more information, visit www.ccapatriotsonline.com or call the school office 912-384-8862. Huckabee is the host of the TV show “Huckabee” on TBN each weekend and is a Fox News contributor, NY Times best selling…

Did you know you can keep your state tax dollars local and help enhance the care of citizens in the community at the same time? That’s right – there’s no catch! Instead of paying the State of Georgia the income tax money you owe, you can designate your tax dollars to Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and make a real difference in the lives of individuals’ right here in Coffee County. In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation that enables Georgia taxpayers to receive a state income tax credit for 100 percent of the amount they contribute to qualified rural…

The Coffee County School System is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is working with local, state, and federal officials to stay informed about the progress of the disease. On Tuesday, March 3, Dr. Morris Leis, Superintendent and the district’s nurse supervisor, Kathy Cole, met with all administrators in the district to discuss the coronavirus and additional steps that are being taken for the safety of students and staff to prevent the spread of germs. Examples include providing disposable wipes in all classrooms and offices along with sanitized soap for frequent handwashing, routinely cleaning touched surfaces such as computer…

Coffee County Schools recently attended the Career Fair on the campus of South Georgia State College (SGSC) to promote the teaching profession with students. Over the past several years, the school district has employed SGSC graduates, who completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology to teach science at the secondary level. Hired provisionally, the students then complete either an alternative certification program or a Masters in Teaching to earn full certification. With the new four-year degree program that is now offered at SGSC in Elementary Education/Special Education, the school district looks forward to their continued partnership with the college…

At the monthly school board meeting of the Coffee County Board of Education on February 27, three different groups and individuals were recognized for their accomplishments: the Coffee High School wrestling team, the Coffee High School swim team, and Michael Berry from Coffee High School. The Coffee High School wrestling team, along with Coach Cade Paulk, were recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year. The team was named the 6A Region 1 Dual Champions, Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 6A State Duals Top 8, 6A Region 1 Traditional Champions, and GHSA 6A Traditional State 5th Place. The following were Region…

John McLemore, County Extension Agent We are starting to get calls on applying herbicides over the top of planted pines. If we have a warm late winter – early spring, spraying in South Georgia may start in mid- to late March. Most years over the top herbicide spraying in South Georgia should be finished by mid-April and in the Piedmont by early May. Reminders – do not apply Oustar (or Oust+velpar) if soil pH >6.1, do not apply even low doses (10 oz/ac) of Oustar (or Oust+velpar) or Arsenal (4 oz/ac) over longleaf within 2 months of planting (we have…