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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…

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…