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SGSC Theatre Productions present Pretty Fire by Charlayne Woodard South Georgia State College Theatre Productions is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Charlayne Woodard’s Pretty Fire. This special event will be held on the evenings of September 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 pm, with a matinee performance on September 29 at 3:00 pm in Peterson Hall’s McGouirk Auditorium on the campus of South Georgia State College. Please join SGSC and witness Katherine LeRoy-Lawson play 32 different characters in Charlayne Woodard’s Pretty Fire. The production will be directed by Tristan Buckhalter. During the production, the stage is bare except for a wooden loveseat and a young African-American…

SGSC contributes over $71 million to the economy in southeast Georgia A leader in higher education in the southeast Georgia region, South Georgia State College (SGSC) is strengthening its economic health while providing a substantial return on investment to the students, local community and business partners. A recent study of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) economic impact includes SGSC’s contributions to the local economy as over $71 million during fiscal year 2018, an increase of $2.7 million from the previous year.SGSC impact demonstrates significance for the region as shown in the study compiled by the Selig Center for Economic…

Coffee County peanut maturity By John McLemore, County Extension AgentPeanut harvest is almost upon us. Beginning Monday, September 9, I will host Coffee County’s annual Peanut Maturity Clinic Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am until the end of September at the Coffee County Extension Office. Peanut growers, should you need your peanut’s maturity checked prior to September 9 or after the end of September please contact me by email (john.mclemore@uga.edu) or by bcalling the Extension office at 912-384-1402. Below is peanut sampling procedure created by the University of Georgia Extension.Peanut Sampling ProcedureA peanut maturity check will be…

Georgia Power Company supports Dye Foundation Scholarship Fund James Willis, area manager for Georgia Power Company in Waycross, recently presented a contribution to the James M. Dye Foundation’s general scholarship fund. Accepting the check on behalf of the Foundation was Executive Director Taylor Hereford. Georgia Power has a long and rich history of engagement and support for education in Georgia. Dramatically improving public education and workforce preparedness are key initiatives for the company. In addition to student scholarships, the Dye Foundation provides funding for various initiatives on South Georgia State College’s Waycross Campus, outside of state appropriations, including campus events…

Simmons named to CCG Dean’s List The College of Coastal Georgia’s Office of the President has announced the students who have earned their place on the Dean’s List by their high academic performance during the Spring 2019 semester. The students named to the Dean’s List achieved a GPA of between 3.5 to 3.99 while enrolled as full-time students in the given term. Congratulations to Travis Simmons of Coffee County, who has been named to the College of Coastal Georgia Dean’s List for Spring 2019.

ATC Broadband supports “Bridging the GAP” fund drive for SGSC Students The South Georgia State College Foundation recently completed a Bridging the GAP Fund Drive to support students on the Douglas Campus with financial need who may fall short in covering their full tuition balance preventing them from attending. The SGSC Foundation would like to express its appreciation to ATC Broadband for their support as a Signature Benefactor level donor. Ms. Walda Kight, vice president for institutional advancement, states, “Due to the generosity of ATC Broadband, more students at SGSC will have the opportunity to obtain a college degree and pursue their…

Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference to take place in Tennessee By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Senior 4-H members are invited to take part in a Southern Region 4-H event on September 19-22. This event is open to 4-H members from 13 southern states. There are workshops, a taste of the south event, 4K road race, dance, fun and games, and a special community service project. The cost is $320 to attend the Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference and it will be held at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tenn. You can also apply to teach a “Funshop” workshop. This will…

Dr. G. Wayne Clough was named Conservationist of the Year at the Satilla Riverkeeper’s 15th Annual Gala on August 17 at Dr. Wade and Rosemary Strickland’s Lodge in Brantley County. Dr. Clough grew up in Douglas as a member of a family who settled in South Georgia generations ago. A civil engineer, he served with distinction on the faculties of Duke University, Stanford University, Virginia Tech, and the University of Washington before returning to his alma mater to complete an extremely successful tenure as president of Georgia Tech from 1994 – 2008. From there he went on to offer…

Freddie Lampkin, Jr. was found guilty on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2019, by a Coffee County jury for the murder of Chris Tyson that occurred on May 7, 2018. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ian Sansot and Judge Andy Spivey presided over the proceedings. The evidence showed that Chris Tyson (who had just completed his training to become a Georgia state trooper) was at the home of Margie Carson, his wife’s aunt, to repair her dryer. Sometime between noon and 1 p.m., Lampkin (who was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Ms. Carson) arrived at the…

Mrs. Mary Helen Wright Tanner, 84, of Douglas passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Friday August 16, 2019. She was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1935 in Coffee County to the Late Arlie James Wright and Pearl P. Wright Mancil. She was a homemaker and a member of Saving Grace Ministries. Mrs. Tanner is survived by daughters; Brenda Sue Merritt of Douglas, Judith Ann Payton (Alvin) of Douglas, and Lynn Michele Smith (Scotty) of Douglas; sister Olis Cryder; grandchildren that she raised, Candace Parkerson and Chris Johnson; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Other than her…