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Jessie Yvonne Daniel, age 87, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Landings of Douglas. Mrs. Daniel was born on May 23, 1932 in Ambrose, GA, the daughter of the late Estel R. Jowers and Lovie Carver Jowers. Mrs. Daniel was the former owner/operator of Gospel World Inc, Jacksonville, FL, for forty years and a member of North Jacksonville Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Curtis Daniel. Survivors include two daughters, Esther Chapman of Gainesville, FL and Doralyn Paulk of Ambrose, GA; three grandchildren, Daniel…

The Division I basketball coaches of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association have selected three South Georgia State College players for postseason recognition. Bryce Brown, a 6’8” redshirt freshman from Atlanta, Ga., was named to the GCAA All-Freshman Team. Brown averaged 10 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during the regular season. He finished in the GCAA’s top 10 in offensive rebounds (80), defensive rebounds (155), rebounds per game (7.8) and blocked shots (26). Brown finished third in the GCAA in total rebounds with 235. Marquise Jackson, a 6’0” sophomore from Macon, Ga., was an All-Region Honorable Mention selection…

The Division I basketball coaches of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association have selected three South Georgia State College players for postseason recognition. Bryce Brown, a 6’8” redshirt freshman from Atlanta, Ga., was named to the GCAA All-Freshman Team. Brown averaged 10 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during the regular season. He finished in the GCAA’s top 10 in offensive rebounds (80), defensive rebounds (155), rebounds per game (7.8) and blocked shots (26). Brown finished third in the GCAA in total rebounds with 235. Marquise Jackson, a 6’0” sophomore from Macon, Ga., was an All-Region Honorable Mention selection…

The Division I basketball coaches of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association have selected three South Georgia State College players for postseason recognition. Bryce Brown, a 6’8” redshirt freshman from Atlanta, Ga., was named to the GCAA All-Freshman Team. Brown averaged 10 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during the regular season. He finished in the GCAA’s top 10 in offensive rebounds (80), defensive rebounds (155), rebounds per game (7.8) and blocked shots (26). Brown finished third in the GCAA in total rebounds with 235. Marquise Jackson, a 6’0” sophomore from Macon, Ga., was an All-Region Honorable Mention selection…

Norman Marion Parker III, age 76, of Broxton, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Parker was born on August 25, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Norman Marion Parker Jr., and Helen Gray Parker. Mr. Parker retired from Fleetwood, where had been employed for 33 years. He loved golfing, going RVing, fishing and most of all his family. Survivors include: His wife of 47 years, Laura Yvonne Parker of Broxton, GA; two daughters Wendi Ann (Wade) McDaniel of Sulphur Springs, TX, Pam (Ron) Rushing of Statesboro, GA; son Norman M. (Mary) Parker…

Edward Joseph Chybicki, age 90, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Chybicki was born on July 12, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bruno Chybicki and the late Louise Abramowski Chybicki. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was Yellow Freight truck driver. Survivors include: Wife Verneal Nipper of Douglas; daughters Deborah Herron of Hartselle, AL, Gail (Wright) Nipper of Douglas, GA; sons Edward David Chybicki of Minooka, IL, Donald Brian Chybicki of Baxley, GA; step-daughters Rose Powell of Douglas, GA and Le Ann Woods of Douglas, GA; several…

During Nutrition Awareness month, the staff at CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic are emphasizing the value of good nutrition and advising their patients to eat balanced meals to speed wound healing Though often overlooked as a factor in wound healing, good nutrition is an extremely important part of the healing process. Wounds must be well-fed to heal, requiring increased amounts of calories, protein, water and specific vitamins and minerals. “Because nutrition is so vital to wound healing, nutritional assessments are an important part of what we do,” said Tracy Martini, NP-C. “Poor nutrition before or during wound healing may…

On Thursday, March 5, Coffee County Schools will release early in order for the staff and teachers to participate in professional learning. The following early release schedule will be observed: All Elementary Schools – 11:15 AM Coffee Middle School – 12:20 PM GWC Freshman Campus – 12:05 PM Alternative School – 12:00 PM Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy – 12:05 PM Coffee High School – 12:30 PM

The South Georgia State College Hawks swept a doubleheader with Morton College Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, with 8-3 and 10-0 victories. SGSC got things moving in the second inning, when Clayton Smith tripled on a 0-1 count, scoring Mason Spivey after his double at the top of the inning. Brandon Redd then singled to left field, bringing Smith across the plate. Christian Campbell followed with a single on a line drive to left field. Redd advanced to second, eventually scoring after an error by Morton’s left fielder. Morton attempted to rally back in the third, but the Hawks…

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…