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Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Georgia senior 4-H members can compete in the Dean Awards competition by submitting a cumulative portfolio of their 4-H career. The five areas of competition include: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Citizenship, Communications and the Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Leadership. Award winners become Master 4‑H’ers and receive a $500 scholarship. The portfolio entry deadline for Coffee County is Friday, May 17, by 4 PM. Interviews will be held on Friday, June 21, at Rock Eagle before the beginning of State 4-H Council. 4‑H members interested in this competition should start NOW preparing their…

Most Georgians are several generations removed from their family farm, but many can trace their family history back to a farm and may still have relatives farming the family home place. The Coffee County Farm Bureau encourages owners of farms continuously operating for 100 years or more to apply to be recognized by the Georgia Centennial Farm Program. “Farms play an important role in Georgia history as they formed the economic, family and cultural foundation for many Georgia communities,” said Derek Pridgen, Coffee County Farm Bureau president. “Since farmers make up only about one percent of our country’s population,…

South Georgia State College students Allison Johnson of Pearson and Katelyn Page of Douglas were named to the All-Georgia Academic Team, a program recognizing the scholarly achievements of students enrolled in two-year programs at Georgia’s colleges and universities. A recognition luncheon was held on March 27, 2019, in their honor in Atlanta at the Sloppy Floyd Building Empire Room. Colleges and universities may nominate students from their campuses to the All-USA Academic Team. Students from Georgia nominated to the national team make up the All-Georgia Academic Team. Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college…

Mrs. Bennett’s peers selected her to receive this honor in recognition of her outstanding service to Eastside Elementary School and her profession. After completing her Early Childhood Education degree through Valdosta State University, she began working towards her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education through Albany State University. She has taught for eight years and currently teaches third grade math. Mrs. Bennett’s parents are Mr. Chris and Mrs. Christine McRae. She is married to Stacy Bennett and they have two sons, Grant and Austin. In commenting of her chosen career, Mrs. Bennett noted that she loves to see…

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and community members celebrated the grand opening of State Farm Insurance Agency operated by Ted Wilkes, Agent. Ted and his wife, Heather Deems Wilkes were joined by their son, Austin, who also works at the agency. Dr. Don Hattaway, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Douglas, shared words of encouragement and prayed for God’s blessings over the Wilkes family and their business endeavors. On behalf of the City of Douglas, Ms. Wynetta Bolder shared inspirational thoughts and offered her services to the family business, if ever needed.…

Coffee Middle School would like to recognize and commend the following 8th grade students who earned perfect attendance in the 8th Grade CMS After School Program. These students attended all 20 sessions of the program which offered support in the areas of ELA and Math. The program met on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-January to the end of March. Congratulations go out to Payton Hutchison from 8D who received a $50 Walmart gift card for his efforts in attending the program every day. Ethan McIver from 8B, Jonathan Figueroa from 8E, and Demetrius Crews from 8D earned $10 Perfect Attendance…

The City of Douglas is seeking several individuals to serve on City of Douglas boards and commissions. The Ethics Committee is seeking five volunteers to fill vacancies on the Ethics Committee. All individuals serving on the Ethics Committee, must live within the city limits of Douglas and one must be an attorney. Volunteers interested in serving on the Ethics Committee, should contact the City Clerk’s office for more details and to submit a volunteer application. The City of Douglas is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Library Board and also seeking three volunteers to serve on the…

The South Georgia State College Waycross Campus is proud to announce its second annual film festival on April 18, 2019. The SGSC Film Festival is hosted by the English Department and Academic Success and will include video projects created by SGSC students currently enrolled in World Literature I or II. This is a free event open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend! This is a black tie preferred event, and red carpet with light snacks begins at 6:00 with the first film set to begin at 6:30. Please make plans to join SGSC for this night…

On Wednesday, March 20, a miracle happened on the campus of Westside Elementary School. One of their students, Luis Villalon-Gomez was with Dr. Dana Tyre, a Speech Pathologist on the campus, when he fell out of his chair onto the floor. Thinking he may have had a seizure, Dana quickly called the front office and Mrs. Jowers announced Code Blue. Jody Altman, the school nurse, and Melisha Wheeles, who serves as a special education paraprofessional and nurse, checked for a carotid pulse and found none. Both of the nurses, Jared Vickers, the school resource officer, and the Code Blue Team…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is beefing up its summer class offerings this year with a new program entitled Pre-flight Academic Summer Schedule (PASS). The eight-week summer program provides students just graduating from high school a chance to ease their transition into college and to build a strong academic foundation for success. Students participating in the program will receive full college credit for completed courses while enjoying a fun-filled summer at SGSC. Small classes and a flexible schedule allow students to hang out with friends, work or just relax while making the most of their summer break. The summer…