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The City of Douglas wastewater treatment plant experienced more problems on February 25, 2020, though according to the city, nearby waterways experienced adverse effects. On February 25, the City of Douglas wastewater treatment plant experienced a biochemical oxygen demand (B.O.D.) exceedance of 26.6 mg/L. The reporting limit is 25 mg/L for a daily BOD sample. Although all wastewater for that day was processed through the wastewater plant, a BOD exceedance above 25 mg/L requires public notice by state law and qualifies as a technical spill. The total volume of wastewater treated that day was 10.05 million gallons. The result and…

Shanda Henderson has announced that she plans to seek re-election for the office of tax commissioner. She released a short statement to the citizens of Coffee County: “It is truly a pleasure and privilege serving as your tax commissioner. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and assist taxpayers daily. Being able to help the citizens of Coffee County is something I truly enjoy. For sixteen years serving the taxpayers and citizens of Coffee County has been an honor. Therefore, I am announcing my candidacy to seek re-election as your tax commissioner of Coffee County.” Qualifying…

Wiregrass Tech students will benefit from the generosity of South Georgia Medical Center’s (SGMC) recent donation for many years to come. Officials at SGMC donated $1 million for the development of Wiregrass’ new LPN (Practical Nursing) to RN (Associate of Science Degree) nursing program. SGMC Chief Executive Officer Ronald E. Dean shared, “South Georgia Medical Center is excited to have the opportunity to support Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in the development of a LPN to RN nursing program. Nurses are the lifeblood of our health delivery system and enabling more to become registered nurses only serves to strengthen our organization…

Twenty contestants will compete in the 51st annual Ms. ABAC contest on March 12 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Sponsored by the Ag Business Club, the theme of this year’s pageant is “Vision.” The winner will receive a $500 academic scholarship. The event begins at 7 p.m. in ABAC’s Howard Auditorium. Admission is $10. Because of limited seating, advance ticket purchase is advised. Tickets can be purchased from any Ag Business Club officer, in the Donaldson Dining Hall the week of the event, or by calling Dr. Audrey Luke-Morgan, the Agribusiness Club advisor, at (229) 391-4807. Contestants will compete in…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named a Bronze Award-level Military Friendly School Award recipient in the Community College category for having outstanding programs and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2020 Military Friendly Schools and Employers at https://militaryfriendly.com.Wiregrass Military and Veterans Services Director Tabora Temple shared, “The Bronze award and recognition signifies our commitment to serving our military and veteran communities. We try our very best to ease the transition from military to…

Coffee Middle FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) had a wonderful time at the Middle Level State Leadership Conference in Covington on Monday, February 24, 2020 Here are a few highlights of the trip to Covington and awards members and advisers brought home. Lenira Barlow received an appreciation plaque for serving as the 2019-2020 Georgia ML State Vice President. She finished her duties as the Vice President and did an outstanding job during the awards ceremony. Coffee Middle FBLA was named 2020 State Champion Chapter of the Year and received the Gold Chapter Award for their commitment, participation and involvement…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator We had a busy week in February with the County Market Hog Show on Monday and the State Livestock Shows in Perry on Wednesday through Saturday. The Perry show included Market Hogs, Steers, Heifers, Dairy Heifers, Breeding Does, and Breeding Ewes. Our Market Hog Show participants included: Ambrose: Dani Carter and Collin Wilson; Berrien Elementary: Halleigh Deal; Broxton: Reid White; CCA: Sam Ables and Kaitlin Kirkland; CMS: Jake Grantham; Home School: Cameron Kirkland, Jamilee Vickers, and Sara Vickers; and Indian Creek: Milee Beasley. In the State Heifer Show, our participants were: Broxton: Preston Hutto…

David Lonnie Jarrard, age 58, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Jarrard was born on March 17, 1961, in Fort Lewis Washington to the late Lt. Col. George Vernon Jarrard Sr., and the late Bonnie Dale Kitchens Jarrard. Survivors include: Sisters Judy Jarrard Pridgen of Wray, GA and Cindy Jarrard Pridgen of Spartanburg, SC; brothers William Richard “Rick” Jarrard of Spartanburg, SC and George Vernon Jarrard Jr. of Douglas, GA; nieces Sheri Mincey, Lindsay Jarrard, Carrie Jarrard, Suzanne Pridgen, Ashley Pridgen, Holly Biershenk, and Jarrard Pridgen; nephews William Pridgen and Jonathan Pridgen. He was preceded in death…

A walk-off single left South Georgia State College (SGSC) Hawks on the wrong end of an 8-7 defeat to Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ) Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. The game was tied at seven with FSCJ batting in the bottom of the seventh when FSCJ’s Jordan Briones singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. The Hawks were the first to score when Jared Martin singled on a line drive to center field, allowing Mason Spivey and JT Rice to score in the top of the second. FSCJ rallied back in the bottom of the second to take…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Anthony Goodwin. He is a convicted sex offender and has failed to notify the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office of his current address. Goodwin was last known to reside at 460 Hugh Lewis Road in Broxton. He is known to frequent the Oak Park area. Goodwin is described as a white male, 43 years old, approximately 6’1″ in height, 195 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have any information please call the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 384-4227, Coffee County TIPS line at 383-TIPS(8477) or Coffee County…