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Coffee High FBLA attends fall rally Georgia FBLA’s annual Fall Motivational Rally began as a way to kick start enthusiasm for an action-packed FBLA season. The Georgia FBLA Fall Motivational Rally was held on Thursday, October 10. There was an electrifying motivational session, competitive event opportunities, chances to network with thousands of fellow Georgia FBLA members, and fun for all at the Georgia National Fair. Coffee High is set to attend the Fall Leadership Conference in Athens on November 13-14. This conference gives members the opportunity to network, learn professional expertise from conference workshop leaders, and gain new memories in…

SGSC Foundation honors scholarship recipients and donors On Oct. 24, the South Georgia State College Foundation held a reception for scholarship donors to be introduced to students who benefited significantly from their generosity, and students had the opportunity to thank their donors in person. During the 2019-2020 academic year, the SGSC Foundation provided support totaling over $128,000 in assistance for SGSC students. SGSC Foundation President Dr. Tracy McClelland shared a message of thanks to the Foundation’s scholarship donors, “Every student deserves the chance to obtain a college degree and we are fortunate that our alumni and greater community agree and…

Konner Krekel, professionally known as Konn, a Douglas teenager, has released his debut rap single, “Acid Rap” to all major streaming platforms. According to Dark Hills Studio (a music mixing and mastering studio), “Konn has smooth rhymes, and a genuine and honest vocal tone, that will likely pioneer a blazing path to what could be considered a new Hip Hop genre.” While young in years, Konn’s music and lyrics display a maturity and complexity not often found in artists twice his age. “Konn’s rapping style and flow takes the listener from gentle and melodic, to Chopper Rap-like blazing sophisticated rhymes,”…

Winter annual planting dates and differences in land preparation John McLemore, County Extension Agent Although many of the cool-season forages can be planted now, and most locations have received enough rain for planting. Additionally, October is one of the driest months of the year, so rainfall totals over the next few weeks might remain low. Good soil moisture is key to good germination and early establishment. We typically lose about 3/4 acre-inches of water each week from a combination of plant transpiration and field evaporation (combined processes = evapotranspiration) at this time of year. Our area likely requires at least…

Rachael McKinnon joins Hurst & Hurst Hurst & Hurst CPAs, a leader of small business support and tax services in South Georgia, is pleased to announce that Rachael McKinnon has joined the firm’s tax department. As a staff accountant, Rachael’s primary role will be to work with individual and corporate clients’ tax needs. Rachael graduated from Wiregrass Technical College with a Computer Information Systems diploma and PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance certificate. Prior to joining Hurst & Hurst, Rachael served as an accountant for 16 years with a private company as well as acquiring three years of governmental accounting. She gained…

George Elle Vickers, age 80, of Pearson, Georgia passed away on Friday November 9, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Vickers was born on April 5, 1939 in Atkinson County, the son of the late Maccager Vickers and the late Mary Gillis Vickers. He worked in the maintenance department at Wal-Mart Distribution Center and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan N. McKinnon Vickers and a daughter, Joan L. Vickers. Survivors include his daughter, Christina Moore Joly (Nikki) of…

Mr. William Gordon Smith, age 75 of Nicholls, passed away Friday morning, November 8, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born March 24, 1944 to the late William Bernard Smith and the late Cora Lee Grantham Smith. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Travis Smith and a sister: Martha Chesser. Mr. Smith , a native of Coffee County, was a farmer and a businessman having owned and operated a successful wrecker service. Survivors include: His wife, Geraldine Merritt Smith of Nicholls; sister Margaret Day of Douglas; and several nieces,…

JoAnn Spivey Metts, age 75, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday morning November 9, 2019 at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Metts was born on November 8, 1944 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Joseph Quitman Spivey Sr. and the late Ethel Mae Simmons Spivey. She worked as a clerk with the Coffee County Commission Office for over forty years and attended Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Russell Lanier Metts of Douglas; two daughters, Rhonda M. Dorsey (husband Ricky) of Douglas and Renee M. Roberson (husband Terry) of Douglas; four grandchildren, Clayton Roberson of Augusta, Russ…

Little Miss Karoline Rae Lott, infant daughter of Kyle Timothy and Kasey Rebecca Lott, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Irwin County Hospital in Ocilla. She was preceded in death by her sister Kallie Rose Lott; maternal great-grandfather, Larry McDuffie; maternal great-grandmother Brenda Williams; and paternal great-grandfather, Orville Miller. Survivors include: her parents, Kyle Timothy and Kasey Rebecca Purcell Lott of Douglas; sister, Kylynn Lott of Douglas; maternal grandmother, Renee McDuffie of Douglas; maternal grandfather, Charlie Purcell of Douglas; paternal grandparents, Tim and Paula Lott of Broxton; maternal great-grandmother, Sue McDuffie of Douglas; paternal great-grandmother, Marge Mack of Ray…

Mrs. Judy Ann Wells Lopez, age 64, of Douglas, passed away Friday evening, November 8, 2019 at St. Josephs/Candler Health System in Savannah following an extended illness. Mrs. Lopez was born November 19, 1954 to the late John Wells and the late Marjorie Garling Wells. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Wells and Mark Wells. Mrs. Lopez, native of Rochester, NY, had been employed with Tecumseh Engine Company in general labor. Survivors include: Her husband, Hector Lopez of Douglas; children Eric Lopez and wife Dana Lopez of Douglas, Jennifer Spivey and husband Scott…