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The Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College would like to announce the December GED graduates. Those completing their GED include: Santana Chavez, Rocio Flores, Caitlin Harrell, Alfonso Martinez, Abby Story, Caroline Streat, Terrell Styles, Cristal Valle, and Jessica Velez. The Adult Education Program at Wiregrass Tech is currently accepting new students into the GED classes. All GED classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) are free. For more information about morning, afternoon or evening classes, call 229-468-2263 or visit the college website at wiregrass.edu/adult-education. New student orientations held weekly.

First Academy is pleased to recognize those students in 1st-8th grades who have earned academic honors for the second quarter of the 2018-19 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being on the Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain an average of 90 or above per academic subject. To qualify for the Headmaster’s List, a student must maintain an average of 95 or above per academic subject. Biblical comprehension is included as an academic subject beginning in the second grade. FIRST ACADEMY A-HONOR ROLL SECOND QUARTER OF…

Cecil A. Dukes, age 71, of Clewiston, Florida, passed away on Monday January 7, 2019 at Hendry Medical Center, Clewiston, Florida. Mr. Dukes was born on March 20, 1947 in Alma, the son of the late Otis F. Dukes and Nellie Godwin Dukes. He worked as a correctional officer for the Florida Department of Corrections and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Dukes was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Dukes Rudd; son, Jeremy Dukes; three brothers, Dean Dukes, James Dukes and Murrell Dukes; and a sister, Janice Deen.…

Imagine you’ve invested countless hours sitting in lectures, completing assignments, attending clinicals, learning in labs, and studying only to learn that you have one more semester left and due to financial reasons you don’t feel you can finish. The HOPE grant covers only 70 percent of tuition and fees and nothing for books. Often, students find themselves with a balance as they draw near the time of graduation. The Wiregrass Foundation created a “Last Mile Fund” for those students who need extra help to endure the last balances so they can achieve their education goals and graduate. Georgia Power Foundation…

Recent graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College were recognized by Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta with a special Tradesman Award. The graduates received a plaque along with a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new jobs. “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to present each of these four deserving individuals with the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award,” shared Jonathan Miller, Whitehead Industrial Hardware Principal. “All of us here at Whitehead salute the modern tradesman and believe in the importance of recognizing the hard work and success of these students. Skilled labor is a critical component in the attraction…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator We want to thank our 4-H members and volunteers who donated their time to ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle drive. They took at least one shift at the local Walmart store to help collect donations for the Salvation Army. Participants included: Ambrose: Amiyah Jordan, Madison McKinnon, Anna Ortiz, and Jenna Thomas; Home School 4-H Club: Katie Gillis and Miley Vaughan; Junior 4‑H Club: JJ Aldridge, Jaderia Ates, Nathan Cooper, Kaylee Gentry, Glenda Grantham, Abygail Harper, Natalie Newell, Glenn O’Steen, Jenna Sears, JC Smith, Carlee Woods, and Kalyn Woods; Senior 4–H Club: Jeremiah Brantley, Muskan Minhas,…

Tax Services of South Georgia, located at 806 South Madison Avenue in Douglas, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 10 with friends, family and community leaders in attendance. Owner Stephanie Paulk and her fiancé, Shawn Knight, were joined by Pastor Bob Powell of The Sanctuary who shared Scripture and led the group in prayer to ask for God’s blessings on the business. On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Hodge and Donny Bradshaw, along with City Commissioner Cindy McNeill, expressed appreciation for their investment in the community. Ms. McNeill also shared sentimental comments about the…

A potential game-tying three-point shot by South Georgia State College’s Keyshaun Street hit the back of the rim and fell away as time expired, giving the Andrew College Tigers a 74-71 win Wednesday night in Waycross. Both teams battled through 11 ties and 10 lead changes with the Hawks (8-8, 0-2) building a 60-50 lead with 11:06 remaining in the second half. The Tigers outscored the Hawks 13-3 over the next six minutes to tie the game. It was back-and-forth the rest of the way with the Tigers holding on for the win. “We’ve started 0-2 in conference…

The Coffee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Junior Board is proud to announce their January Ag Spotlight student, Elizabeth Crews. The purpose of the Ag Spotlight is to feature a member of the FFA or 4-H who has exemplified attributes such as leadership, determination, diligence and charity. Elizabeth Crews, a senior at Coffee High is an active member of the Coffee FFA and 4-H. Elizabeth is currently serving as the Coffee FFA vice-president, she has also served as sentinel, junior officer and reporter. Elizabeth has been an active 4-H member since the 4th grade when she…

Mr. Doyle Wayne Adams, age 51 of Douglas, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 1, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside in Jacksonville following an extended illness. Mr. Adams was born November 21, 1967 to the late Dwight Wayne Adams and Mrs. Betty Jo English Adams Lee. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Anderson. Mr. Adams, a native of Coffee County, was a minister and earlier in his life he was a lawn mower mechanic. Survivors include: Mother, Betty Jo English Adams Lee of Douglas; adopted son, Andy Knowles of Nicholls; sister,…