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John Cooper, age 83, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday February 15, 2019 at Hazlehurst Court and Care Center. Mr. Cooper was born on January 5, 1936 in Floyd County, Georgia, the son of the late Grady and Maudie Deems Cooper. He was a farmer and of the holiness faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Ann Cooper, Mollie Carter and Elizabeth Benefield; and a brother, Howard Cooper. Survivors include his brother, W. L. Cooper (Virginia) of Broxton; sister, Bonnie Merritt (James) of Broxton; special niece and nephew,…

Brooklyn Carelock, age 23, of Wray, passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 at University Medical Center in Augusta. Ms. Carelock was born on April 8, 1995 in Coffee County, the daughter of Raymond Lamar Martin and Misty Elaine Carelock. She was a stay at home mom and a member of The Sanctuary. Brooklyn was preceded in death by a sister, Courtney Spivey. Survivors include her parents, Lamar Martin and Misty Carelock of Wray; son, Axton Santiago of Wray; three brothers, Corey Martin of Wray, Austin Martin (Christian) of Ambrose and Drew Spivey (Chelsea) of Wray; grandparents, Ricky…

Reva Hendley Steuwer Rollins, 89, of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at The Landings of Douglas after several years of declining health. She was born October 23, 1929, in Berrien County, to the late Archie and Elizabeth Fender Hendley. She was of the Baptist faith and an active member of First Baptist Church in Douglas for over fifty years. Mrs. Rollins is survived by her daughters, June (Mike) Smith of Broxton, Melissa (Len) Carter and Joey (Mike) Broadwater of Valdosta; her grandchildren, John Smith and Mark Smith of Broxton, Dori Carter of Oxford, Miss., Aldine (Kyle)…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator All sixth grade 4-H members who are interested in participating in Junior District Project Achievement (DPA) next year as a seventh grader should make plans to attend the sign up meeting on Thursday, February 21, at 4:00 PM. We will be discussing the differences between Cloverleaf DPA and Junior DPA as well as signing you up for a project. Junior DPA is a fun weekend trip to Rock Eagle usually in early February. Make sure you get signed up by coming to this meeting so that you know how to properly prepare for Junior DPA. …

Every year, the entire Georgia FCCLA delegation poses on the steps for a picture with the governor. This year, FCCLA did not schedule a picture time, but Rep. Dominic LaRiccia was able to pull a few strings get Coffee FCCLA its very own traditional picture with Gov. Brian Kemp. The students had an awesome morning meeting Gov. Kemp, sitting down to chat with Rep. LaRiccia and Sen. Tyler Harper, and searching the Capitol building for answers to a Capitol Scavenger hunt.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been designated a Military Friendly® School Award recipient in the Small Community College category for having outstanding programs and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2019-2020 Military Friendly® Schools at www.militaryfriendly.com. Wiregrass Georgia Tech offers credit, and non-credit classes through an office located at Moody Air Force Base. Wiregrass has a partnership with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to provide five CCAF required general education courses…

The South Georgia State College Hawks took advantage of clutch shooting in the second half to defeat the first place Georgia Highlands Chargers 89-84 Wednesday night. The Hawks led by as many as nine points in the first half and took a 38-33 lead into the locker room. Building the lead was a struggle in the first 20 minutes, though, as the Hawks (12-12-1, 4-6-1) shot 38.5 percent from the field and didn’t make a three-point shot. Georgia Highlands couldn’t find the basket, either, shooting 31.6 percent from the field. The first half difference was at the free throw…

The South Georgia State College Foundation is proud to provide scholarship opportunities for students on the Douglas campus. There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available annually, including academic-focused and need-based awards. In addition, awards are available to both traditional and non-traditional students pursuing either one of our associate pathways or bachelor degree programs. If you are interested in applying for a South Georgia State College Foundation scholarship to help cover your cost of attendance at SGSC for Fall 2019 semester, please visit http://www.sgsc.edu/alumni-and-friends/scholarships.cmsfor an application. You may also stop by the Office of External Affairs in Richey Hall on…

Mr. Osbin Harper age 81, of West Green, passed away Tuesday morning, on February 12, 2019, from an extended illness at his residence 1821 Wildwood Road in West Green. Mr. Harper was a retired prominent farmer in Broxton and West Green. Osbin loved spending his time with pet dog Charlie, family and friends. His face would light up with a joking smile on Christmas and other special occasions. Mr. Harper was known for his large tomatoes he grew; when you passed by his residence you could see huge tomatoes hanging from the bushes. His favorite thing in life was…

Connie Williams King, age 62, of Pearson, passed away on Monday February 11, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. King was born on September 12, 1956 in Douglas, the daughter of the late George Fussell Williams and Arlene Batten Williams. She was a retired teacher with the Coffee County School System after thirty years. Survivors include her husband, William A. King of Pearson; two daughters, Kelli King of Pearson and Victoria Ann Meador (Brett) of Athens; son, William Oliver King (US Army) of Ft. Campbell. KY; two grandchildren, Garrett Isaac King and Silas Wendell Meador; two sisters, Nancy Harreth Futch…