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The SGSC Hawks’ nine-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Tuesday when Tallahassee Community College defeated SGSC 11-1. TCC scattered 12 hits in the game to secure the win, but the Hawks pulled out eight hits over the nine innings. Kody Krause went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead SGSC Hawks offensively. During his first at-bat, he singled to the TCC shortstop. In the third inning, he singled again on a ground ball to right field. Kristian Navarro, JT Rice, Walker Sinclair, Mason Spivey, Carlos Hernandez and Jackson Howell each contributed one hit. In the bottom of the eighth,…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Christopher Anthony Woolf, 27, who was found dead in an apartment above Papa’s Gun Shop in Oak Park. According to a press release issued by the GBI, on Monday, February 10, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a death investigation. On Thursday, February 6, 2020, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2225 Highway 221 North in Douglas in reference to a person found deceased. The individual was determined to be Woolf.…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Hawks swept Florida State College of Jacksonville Blue Wave in a doubleheader Saturday afternoon at George Cooke Stadium in Douglas. The wins were SGSC’s eighth and ninth in a row. South Georgia opened up scoring in the second inning. JT Rice singled on a line drive to center on his first pitch. Rice advanced to second on a sacrifice fly by Anthony Calabro. The first run for the Hawks came on a single by Walker Sinclair that drove in Rice. In the bottom of the third, Kody Krause got on base when…

CHS FBLA definitely followed their vision and set forth to win some awards at the Region 2 FBLA Conference hosted on January 28, 2020 at Ware County High School. Overall, Coffee High received third place in the region for Largest Chapter Membership. Samina Patel received first place in Electronic Career Portfolio and is advancing to state in that event. Ana Escbar, Milca Ramirez, and Samina Patel also placed first in Graphic Design and will be advancing to state as well. Coffee also brought home second place in Graphic Design withthe team of Carolina Cecenas, Natalie Rodriguez, and Mystic Wilkes. Cailey Martinez placed first and Ariyelle Wells placed ninth in Introduction to Business Communication and both ladies will be advancing…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator All sixth graders who are interested in participating in Junior District Project Achievement (DPA) next year as seventh graders should make plans to attend the sign up meeting at the 4H office on Tuesday, February 25, at 4:00 PM. We will be discussing the differences between Cloverleaf DPA and Junior DPA as well as signing you up for a project. Junior DPA is a weekend trip to Rock Eagle usually in early February. Make sure you get signed up by coming to this meeting. Poultry Judging 4-H members who are interested in signing up for the…

On February 4, 2020, the City of Douglas, along with the cities of Dallas, Duluth, Powder Springs, Vidalia, and Oconee County received PlanFirst designations from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). This program recognizes and rewards communities that demonstrate successful implementation of their local comprehensive plan. City officials were honored by DCA and Gov. Brian Kemp as part of PlanFirst Day at the Capitol. In order to be eligible, communities must be a Qualified Local Government, have an approved and adopted Service Delivery Strategy, be current on all required reports to DCA, and have met minimum performance standards…

Mrs. Doris Anderson, age 76, Willacoochee, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Daughters Jean Shatto and husband Ed of Douglas, Dean Horton and husband Darrell of Willacoochee, Cindy Shatto of Willacoochee, Sharon Shatto of Willacoochee; sons James Harper and wife Dianne of Douglas and Ricky Roberts and wife Karen of Nashville; sister Verneil Hall and husband Chester of Willacoochee; 26 grandchildren Shell Shatto, Tim (Hershel) Shatto, Jerry (Samantha) Shatto, Laura (Kevin) Steverson, Hiedi (Anthony) Mancil, Danny (Alicia) Horton, Allen (Tammy) Horton, Amanda (Pablo) Castillo, Evan (Candi) Harper, Jessica (Chris) Hewett, Lehi…

The City of Douglas has been notified that CSX Railroad contractors will be conducting routine maintenance in Douglas, which will require rail crossing closures and detour routes. The expected dates of maintenance are March 3 – 5, 2020 for the following rail crossing locations in Douglas: Shirley Avenue (Mar. 5), Sinkhole Road (Mar. 5), Barrington Road (Mar. 4), Salem Church Road (Mar. 4), Chaney Road (Mar. 4) and Mitchell Road (Mar. 3). Other rail crossings will be closed throughout Coffee County on various dates beginning mid-February. Motorists are asked to use caution and allow more drive time due to…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be hosting a “Bills for Skills” fundraiser Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Langwood Plantation located at 7050 Lake Park Bellville Road in Lake Park, Georgia. The community is welcome to a causal evening of heavy hors d’oeurves and live auctions in support of the nationally recognized Wiregrass SkillsUSA Team. In the last three years Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has brought home more than 50 gold medals from the national SkillsUSA competition and has been one of the top medalist of all colleges in Georgia. SkillsUSA is a student organization that…

District 2 county commissioner Jimmy Kitchens has announced his intention to run for re-election later this year. Commissioner Kitchens released the following statement: “I, Jimmy Kitchens, would like to announce my candidacy for re-election for county commissioner Coffee County District 2 in the November general election. I have been honored to serve District 2 and Coffee County for the past 15 years. I have enjoyed working with other constitutional officers and county employees in order to maintain a responsible government. I have kept contact and built relationships with local, state, and U.S. officials to let them know the needs and…