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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…

Wynelle Minix Rhodes, age 80, of Douglas, passed away on Thursday February 7, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Rhodes was born on July 30, 1938 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Ralph Minix and Bessie Purvis Minix. She is a retired office manager in personal finance and was a member of First Baptist Church, Douglas. Survivors include a daughter, Julie Haigh of Douglas; son, Rufus Robert Rhodes (Angela) of Douglas; four grandchildren, Jennifer Smith of Douglas, Jessica Kirkland of Douglas, Landon Latham of Sandy Springs, and Katie Latham of Sandy Springs; five great grandchildren, Joanna Rogers, Cathy Rogers,…

Mrs. Kristian Lynn Bell, age 25 of Nicholls, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Nicholls. Mrs. Bell was born October 14, 1993 to Jimmy Bowen and Angela Dawn Daughtry Luloff. Survivors include: Her husband Charles Anthony Bell of Newton; son Sjay Cole Bell of Douglas; father Jimmy Bowen of Douglas; mother Angela Dawn Daughtry Luloff of Albany; brothers Morgan Bowen of Albany, Nicholas Bowen of Douglas, Jimmy Morales; sister Ciara Denningham of Pelham; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. A memorial services and inurnment will be held at a later date. Ricketson Funeral Home is…

The South Georgia State College swim teams took second at the Sun Coast meet in Orlando last week. “We were the only junior college swim team in the conference and to finish second to six four-year schools is a great accomplishment for our team,” stated SGSC head coach CM Jenkins. Keiser University won both sides of the competition while UNC Pembroke women’s team placed third and Thomas University took third for the men. Sophomore Jessilyn Graham had a fantastic showing in the three-day long meet. Graham won both the 100 and the 200 breaststroke events by reestablishing her school…

The SGSC Hawks have won their last three games – all on the road – as the 2019 season enters its second month. The Hawks defeated Florida State College-Jacksonville on Feb. 7 in Jacksonville by a 6-3 margin. Then they traveled to Allendale, S.C., where they defeated USC-Salkehatchie on Feb. 8, sweeping a double-header 8-6 and 10-4. In Jacksonville, sophomore Cole Escher went 2 for 2 at the plate to lead the Hawks in hits. The Hawks managed to hang on to the lead to win by a score of 6-3 despite a sixth inning rally by FSCJ. Tyler…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of February for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library!! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or contact via e-mail: macomberj@srlsys.org. Holiday Closings Satilla Regional Library System will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019 in observance of President’s Day. Special Saturday Events February Saturday Event (Third Saturday of the Month) Lew-E’s Comedy Circus Show, Comedy Magic and Juggling Our next Saturday Program…

Coffee County Senior Center has been awarded a grant from Thanks Mom & Dad Fund, a charity that honors parents, grandparents, and mentors by supporting programs and services for older adults. Coffee County Senior Center was included among 53 senior centers across Georgia that received a Senior Center Innovation mini-grant. These Senior Center Innovation grants, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services, allow centers to update facilities and offer new programs. In addition to the Senior Center Innovation Grants, Thanks Mom & Dad Fund awarded 11 annual grants to organizations serving older Georgians across the state. Thanks…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held the Fall 2018 Commencement Exercises on Friday, December 14 at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton. The ceremony honored 509 students who were awarded their associate degree, diploma or technical certificate of credit as well as 41 GED graduates. Among those graduating, the college awarded 55 associate degrees, 143 diplomas, and 586 technical certificates. Some students received technical certificates in multiple areas. James Grobsmith, Waycross native and Wiregrass 2019 Top 4 GOAL Candidate, was the graduation speaker. Grobsmith graduated with his technical certificate of credit in Barbering and was a member of SkillsUSA. …

By: Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Coffee County junior and senior 4-H members traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center the weekend of February 1-3 and competed in District Project Achievement. Forty-three students completed portfolios. This portfolio accounts for 40-50 percent of their total DPA score. They also had to present a 10-12 minute presentation on their project which accounted for the balance of their score. Forty-one competed in the presentation contest. Junior 4-H members, their projects, and placings were: Jaderia Ates, Performing Arts – Other Instrumental; Sophie Bird, Performing Arts – Dance; Camyra Clemmons, Marine Science, 3rd; Nathan Cooper, Dairy Foods,…