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The South Georgia State College cross country team finished 10th and 4th, respectively, in its first two meets of the season. If the results early in the 2019 show anything, it’s that at least three of the five teams in the GCAA are fairly equally matched. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Hawks traveled to Middle Georgia State College in Macon for an 11-team meet. Running against a field made up primarily of four-year schools, the Hawks finished 10th overall. Of the three GCAA teams in attendance, SGSC came in 3rd. Sophomore Shanya Washington (Ware County) was the top finisher…

Mr. Bobby Stone, 65, of Lakeland, passed away September 11, 2019 under the care of Langdale Hospice of Valdosta. Mr. Stone was born December 13, 1953 to the late Jack and Margaret Stone in Homerville, GA. After serving in the National Guard Army early in life, he became self-employed operating his own business. He is survived by sons Bobby Joe Stone and wife Crystal of Douglas and Charles Hutchinson and wife Christy of Lakeland; daughters Susie Storey of Douglas, Rosemary Davis and husband Albert, Jr. of Homerville, Margaret Sanders and husband Allen of Lakeland, and Lilly Stone of Lakeland; several…

Row crop harvest season and sooty mold in pecans John McLemore, County Extension AgentPeanut harvest season in Coffee County began last week. Growers need to keep an eye on the moisture of peanuts being inverted. The hot and dry conditions are drying peanuts very fast compared to last year. Many of the fields inverted last week have reached the 8 to 10 percent moisture in just 3 to 4 days. I would encourage growers to check the moisture as needed to make sure we do not dry the peanuts too much in the field. This will likely change if we…

Childhood Cancer Awareness Group continues to assist local families What would you do if your child was diagnosed with childhood cancer? Often when a child is diagnosed with childhood cancer, one or both parents must quit their jobs or take an extended leave of absence to care for their child. If this happens, how would you pay your monthly bills? This is where The Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County (CCAGCC) steps in. The CCAGCC assists families with monthly living expenses and travel so that they can focus their time and energy on their child. Here are some of…

Chat n’ Chew listening sessions scheduled for Sept. 26 City of Douglas elected officials announce an upcoming Chat n’ Chew listening session, hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Gowen and City Commissioner Cindy McNeill, with constituents. Community members of Douglas Ward 4 and Ward 5 are invited to attend the listening session with Mayor Tony Paulk and elected officials Thursday, September 26, 2019, 6:30 pm at the Boys and Girls Club located at 210 Jackson Street. Come out and learn more about your local government and express your concerns for the city. The purpose of a Chat n’ Chew is…

The Satilla Riverkeeper is hosting the annual river-wide cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Beginning at 9 AM, volunteers will help pick up litter and trash at public boat landings and river access points from Coffee County to Glynn County. Volunteers are invited to join any of the eleven designated clean-up sites throughout the watershed. This is a growing river-wide effort, and the Satilla Riverkeeper invites any interested individuals, schools, church groups, businesses, or other community groups to get involved. Dumping and littering is a problem throughout the Satilla River watershed. Whether it’s in a yard, street, or outside…

Mr. Curtis Patrick Newell, age 72 of Ambrose, passed away late Sunday night, September 8, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Newell was born September 13, 1946 to the late John Newell and the late Annie Grace McGowen Newell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Newell.Mr. Newell, a native of Coffee County, was a self-employed carpenter. He had also worked for the Coffee County Board of Education Maintenance Department. Mr. Newell was a member of Douglas Gospel Assembly.Survivors include: Wife: Geraldine Butler Newell of Ambrose; sister Lillie Cox of Gulf…

Mrs. Barbara Ann Griffis Mullis, age 77 of Millwood, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following an extended illness. Survivors include: Sons Brent Hoopiiaina and wife, Judy of Ambrose and Billy Anderson and wife, Millie of Orem, Utah; daughters Kelly Davis of Millwood, Elaine Day of Darien, and Kori Martin and husband, Devoy of Waycross; 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Mullis were held Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pearson with Bishop Clee…

Ms. Nora Gene Tanner Melton, age 81 of Alma, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Melton was born July 29, 1938 to the late George Washington Tanner and the late Nora Thigpen Tanner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Carris Bennett and James E. Brooks; a daughter, Carolyn Carter; sisters Coree Warren, Nancy Taylor and Shirley Lott; brothers B.H. Tanner, Thigpen Tanner, Lindberg Tanner, Calvin Tanner and Pomp Tanner.Ms. Melton, a native of Nicholls, had been a seamstress with Ethical Sewing Factory. She attended Liberty Christian…

Mrs. Edith Barrett McKinnon, age 89, of Douglas, passed away Wednesday morning September 11, 2019 at Vista Park. Mrs. McKinnon was born on June 22, 1930 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Harvey Wells Barrett and the late Agnes Dickson Barrett. Mrs. McKinnon with her husband were previous owners/operators of Bus Station Taxi Cab and she was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Willis McKinnon and a son, Bryan McKinnon. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa McNatt (Rickey) of Douglas; son, John McKinnon (Cindy) of…