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The South Georgia State College Hawks have won their sixth consecutive game while also receiving recognition at the state and national level. Antonio Vendola had 12 points and Marquise Jackson had 10 points to lead the Hawks (6-0) to an 80-65 win Tuesday night against Florida Gateway College (FGC). The Hawks led by as many as 26 points in the second half, but FGC managed to cut the lead to 11 points twice in the final 20 minutes. Jalen King and Bryce Brown rounded out SGSC’s top scoring with nine points each. SGSC learned Monday that the Hawks were…

South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team swept the Applebee’s Okefenokee College Classic this past weekend in Waycross, keeping its perfect record intact through the first five games of the regular season. The Hawks (5-0) defeated Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) 64-60 Saturday afternoon and Denmark Tech 88-71 Friday night. “This past weekend was great with unbelievable crowds on both days,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “Applebee’s is always a great sponsor of the Classic, and this year may have been the best. Finally, our volunteers were true soldiers. They really make the Classic work.” Bryce Brown…

Coffee County detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Julian Albert Minix. Minix has active warrants for burglary and several theft by takings. Minix has some violent charges in his history so do not approach him. If you have any information on Minix or his whereabouts please contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (912) 384-4227, Coffee E-911 (912) 384-4227, send a private message on the CCSO’s Facebook page or call your local law enforcement agency. Minix is described in the attached photo.

City needs volunteers on boards and committees Do you want to help make a difference in the city of Douglas? The City of Douglas is searching for motivated individuals, who want to make a difference in the community, to serve on several volunteer boards and committees. The City of Douglas is currently seeking volunteers to form the Utility Improvement Committee. The purpose of the Utility Improvement Committee is to make recommendations to the City on matters involving utilities and to seek ways to improve relations between the city and Douglas Utilities customers. Volunteer applications must be submitted by Friday, December…

Seventy-five percent of DPA participants win awards By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Coffee County was well represented at the Cloverleaf District Project Achievement contest on November 9 in Lyons. Students from seven of the twelve schools in Coffee County had either 4th, 5th, or 6th graders compete in the contest. One fourth grader, 41 fifth graders and 27 sixth graders competed this year. Participants (including their project and placing) were: Ambrose: Kaden Callejas, Outdoor Recreation, 2nd; Eden Hester, Horse; Manuel Lopez, Rabbits; Caden Lytle, Fresh Water Fish & Shell, 1st; Jadyn Martinez, Communications, 1st; and Madison Purvis, Cat Care,…

SGSC awarded continual accreditation for nursing programs The Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN) has awarded full accreditation to the South Georgia State College Associate of Science in Nursing program and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program through spring of 2027. ACEN accreditation is a voluntary, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. The accreditation process began with the preparation of the self-study report and was followed by a site visit of peer evaluators from institutions throughout the United States.…

Mr. Johnny Clark Nobles, age 65 of Nicholls, passed away early Sunday morning, November 17, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Nobles was born November 16, 1954 to the late James Clark Nobles and the late Betty Jean Hutcheson Nobles. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Knapp. Mr. Nobles, a native of Coffee County, was a merchandiser with Flash Foods. He was a member of Calvary Mission Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife Sharon Jan Nobles of Nicholls; children Bobby Jo Davis and wife Amie of Oklahoma, Dajuana D.…

Mark M. Mobley, age 84, of West Green, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mark was born on August 7, 1935 in Coffee County, the son of the late Leonard Monroe Mobley and the late Hortense Wilcox Mobley. Mark was a prominent farmer of West Green and was a member of West Green United Methodist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jerry L. Kirkland and a sister, Cadwin O’Steen. Survivors include his wife, Joanne Grantham Mobley of West Green; two sons, Rodney Mobley (wife Wanda) of West Green,…

Evelyn Montine Wood Knowles, age 85, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019 at St. Joseph Candler Hospital, Savannah. Mrs. Knowles was born on February 10, 1934 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Charles Wood and the late Evelyn Johnson Wood. She was a retired seamstress with Lemar Manufacturing and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Knowles; grandchild, Sharee Holton; daughter, Debra Lynn McNeese; and a sister, Jackie Baker. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Horne of Alamo, Sherryl Holton (Andy) of Douglas,…

Mr. Thomas Henry Hendrix, Jr., age 95 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning, November 16, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Hendrix was born March 7, 1924 to the late Thomas Henry Hendrix, Sr. and the late Nadine Douglass Hendrix. Mr. Hendrix, a native of Mexia, Texas, was a retired civil engineer with AT&T. He was a member of the Masons and he also attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Hendrix was also a veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II. Survivors include his spouse, Neal…