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4-H roundup: Senior camp, shotgun team, goat show news Kevin D. Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Coffee County Senior 4-H members had the opportunity to attend Senior 4-H Camp at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton, Georgia. Participants included Ashton Ates, Jeremiah Brantley, Amelia Crockett, Terryanna Harris, Justin Strickland, Sariah Wells, and AmeriCorps Member and chaperon Chalanda Woods. Campers enjoyed a picnic and fireworks at the 4-H center to kick off the week’s activities. They participated in workshops at Rock Eagle and also visited the University of Georgia campus where they dined in one of the dining halls, attended a…

Terry Lee Mitchell, age 70, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mitchell was born on January 6, 1949 in Tampa, Florida, the son of the late Mildred Burtram. He worked as a telephone electrician with South Dade Communications and was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Denise Lynn Goyette of Douglas; son, Kenneth B. Mitchell and wife Brandy of Cape Coral, Fla.; two daughters, Kristina A. Akins and husband Mark of MacClenny, Fla. and Kelly C. Mitchell of Coconut Creek, Fla.; eleven grandchildren;…

Elias B. Lott, age 94, of Douglas, passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma. Mr. Lott was born on February 16, 1925 in Douglas, the son of the late James Monroe Lott and Ruth Barnes Lott. He worked as a salesman for Lott Builders for twenty-eight years and with the USDA as a crop adjuster. Mr. Lott was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II and a member of West Green United Methodist Church. Mr. Lott was preceded in death by a sister, Francis Smith. Survivors include his wife of…

Mr. William Henry “Bill” Burkhalter, age 73, of Fitzgerald, formerly of Douglas passed away Monday afternoon June 3, 2019 at Lifecare Center in Fitzgerald following an extended illness. Mr. Burkhalter was born November 18, 1945 to the late Brunner Burkhalter and the late Essie Davis Burkhalter. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters: Melba Henderson and Myrtle Johnson.Mr. Burkhalter, a native of Blackshear, was self-employed in the landscaping business. He was a veteran of the National Guard. He was also of the Church of God faith.Survivors include his wife Barbara Foskey Burkhalter of Douglas; daughters…

The Missoula Children’s Theatre Production in Robin Hood June 10-15 South Georgia State College-Peterson Hall Auditions: June 10th-10AM Rehursals: June 10th-14th Performances: June 15th: 2PM and 5PM Young Actors ages 6-15 needed!

On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on Walker Street after observing the driver of a black Mazda car had failed to maintain lane and made an improper turn. During a vehicle search, officers discovered a quantity of methamphetamine as well as a digital scale and other drug related objects. The driver, John Allen Daniels, was charged with driving while license suspended or revoked, no insurance, possession of drug related objects and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Daniels was booked into the Coffee County Jail.

New at Wiregrass: Free Application Week for fall semester New this summer Wiregrass will be hosting Free Application Week starting! Free Application Week will be held on each campus June 17 through June 20. Any new student who applies in person during the week starting June 17 will have the application fee waived. Free Application Day will be held on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Cook County WDC Campus, Moody AFB Extended Campus, and the Valdosta Campus from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fall Semester classes begin August 14 so start planning early by applying during this week. This…

Career Exploration Camp begins at Wiregrass Tech next week Parents may register students for Wiregrass’ Career Exploration Camp happening this June at the Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The camp will be open for upcoming 5th – 8th graders. The camp will be held June 11 and 13 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost of the camp is $45 and includes all class materials. Each day students will explore a different career field. Tuesday, June 11 is Cosmetology, where students will learn how to perform manicures and pedicures. On Wednesday, June 12 students can choose between Criminal Justice…

Passion for wildlife earns SGSC student internship with DNR Emily Knowles, an upcoming senior at South Georgia State College (SGSC), is using her summer to gain valuable experience to benefit her in a future career. Emily will graduate from SGSC in May of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degree and plans to continue her education to earn a master’s degree in wildlife biology. Emily’s hometown is Alamo, where she grew up with her parents, Dean and Julie Selph, along with an older sister, Sarah Jones, a registered nurse. “My family has been very supportive of me…

State horse show begins next week Kevin Tatum University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Perry will be buzzing with horse flies (and a lot of people and horses) as the State 4-H Horse Show will be held there at the Georgia National Fairgrounds starting Tuesday, June 11 and running through Saturday, June 15. Coffee County will be well represented with 24 4-H members competing in various competitions throughout the week. 4-H members registered to compete include Elijah Carver, Elizabeth Crews, Cody Davis, Emily Freeman, Cody Hayes, Emma Hayes, Morgan Hodges, Lacey Lewis, Maleah Martin, Madge McCranie, Connor mercer, Maddie Mullis,…