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Georgia Farm Bureau accepting entries for hay contest and hay directory Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) members who grow Bermuda grass hay are encouraged to enter the 2019 GFB Quality Hay Contest. Hay entered in the contest will be tested at a University of Georgia lab using the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) Test, which provides an analysis of the nutritional value of the hay. Winners will be determined by the RFQ analysis. The deadline to enter is Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December at the annual GFB Convention on Jekyll Island. Prizes will be presented to the top five…

Wiregrass announces fall scholarship recipients Students on the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College learned at a special scholarship event that their hard work is paying off. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and supporters of the college, four students were awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. Those receiving scholarships for Fall Semester were: Jacquelyn Mallard (Auto Collision Repair) awarded the Sabal Trail Technical/Industrial Scholarship, Aisha Kinch (Practical Nursing) received the Mary Catherine Coffee Memorial Scholarship, Sharon Johnson (Welding and Joining Technology) received the Coyote Manufacturing Scholarship, Larry…

The South Georgia State College women’s soccer team defeated Oxford College 2-0 on September 17 in a home match in Waycross, Ga. The two teams met once before and Oxford handed SGSC their first loss of the year by a score of 0-1 a few weeks prior. The result of this match was a different tale. The Lady Hawks did not get on the board until the 25th minute when Serena Nelson slipped a pass into Monse Hernandez who crushed a shot into the side netting of the back post from about 25 yards out. Working hard to maintain their…

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…