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CHS, CMS students attend FBLA leadership summit Students from Coffee High School and Coffee Middle School spent a portion of their summer at the Georgia FBLA’s annual Summer Leadership and Officer Training Summit in Cordele, Georgia. While in attendance, members engaged in leadership and teambuilding activities throughout the day. They shared ideas with other chapters and members regarding fundraising and community service endeavors. Officers were able to learn more about the duties of their position and how to fulfill them. They also joined together to begin planning a program of work for their chapters that will coincide with Georgia FBLA’s…

David Lee Viness, age 77, of Douglas, passed away early on Friday August 23, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Viness was born on November 16, 1941 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Jack and the late Frances Viness. He was manager and co-owner of a truck line most of his career. He loved his Georgia Bulldogs and he played for his beloved team in the late 1950s. Mr. Viness was a dedicated American, and he was proud to have served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He never outgrew…

Rev. Elisha Purvis Jr., age 94, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2019 at his residence. Rev. Purvis was born on February 6, 1925 in Ambrose, the son of the late Elisha Purvis Sr. and Elizabeth Lizzie Nugent Purvis. Rev. Purvis was a preacher for over forty-two years serving churches in Coffee, Bacon and Jeff Davis counties, a retired farmer, charter member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, charter member and former chief of Sinkhole Road Fire Department and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. Rev. Purvis was an honorary deacon and member of St. Illa…

Clara Mae Greene, age 76, of Broxton, passed away on Friday August 23, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Greene was born on January 4, 1943 in Fitzgerald, the daughter of the late Roger Young and Gortel McCook Young. She worked as a dietician with the Coffee County School System and attended New Bethel Holiness Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Greene; sister, Grace McLean; and brother, David Young. Survivors include two sons, Michael Greene (wife Kristi) of Broxton and Rev. Tommy Greene (wife Sandra) of Broxton; daughter, Teresa Kirkland…

Willene Ray Carter, age 80, of Pearson, passed away on Friday evening August 23, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Carter was born on September 1, 1938 in Lumber City, the daughter of the late Max L. Ray and Dollie Stovall Ray. Mrs. Carter was a retired professional secretary/ administrative assistant with American Heritage Life Insurance Company after twenty-five years, a fifteen year member of the Coffee Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Stone and Christine Hutto. Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, Paul…

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.