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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a diversity scholarship to Shadaisa Wilcox, a native of Douglas and a law student at Mercer University School of Law. Wilcox will receive a $10,000 scholarship and salaried summer 2019 position. A second-year law student, Wilcox will work in the Atlanta office. She is currently enrolled in Mercer’s JD/MBA program. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mercer University. Wilcox serves as a co-events chair for the Black Law Students Association as well as the Education and Networking chair for Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. She…

South Georgia farmers, community leaders and business owners recovering from Hurricane Michael can learn about additional recovery assistance available at a free resource fair immediately following the upcoming 2019 Georgia Ag Forecast meetings in Bainbridge on Jan. 31 and in Tifton on Feb. 1. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host the resource fair along with agricultural agencies, other UGA divisions and private entities that can assist with hurricane recovery. According to UGA Extension Associate Dean Laura Perry Johnson, Georgia Ag Forecast organizers have invited participants from state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

Mrs. Edna Mildred Strom, age 83, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Douglas. Mrs. Strom was born on September 2, 1935 in McRae, daughter to the late Lester and Ruth Best McLeod. She was a homemaker and a member of Broxton Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Strom; daughter, Mary Ann Strom; brother, Clois McLeod; and sister, Hazel McLeod Brown. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Ruth Moore of Douglas and Carrie Jane Strom of Douglas; two sons, Louie Strom and wife Janet Strom of Broxton and…

Hurst and Hurst CPAs is pleased to announce the merger of Guilford Bookkeeping and Tax Services with Hurst and Hurst CPAs effective January 1, 2019. This merger will expand Hurst and Hurst’s offering in the small business and agriculture sectors. The combined firm will operate under the Hurst and Hurst CPA name which has earned a reputation for delivering superior service to small businesses and individuals. This merger will expand their client base and allow them to continue to deliver a broad suite of tax, accounting, and investment services as well as offer the latest technological platforms to their clients.…

Hershell Liddell Guthrie, 67, of 500 Red McKinnon Road in Willacoochee, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Coffee Regional Medical Center due to an extended illness. Mr. Guthrie was born in Coffee County on May 9, 1951. He graduated from Coffee High School and was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he majored in Agriculture Economics. Hershell was in banking most of his life, and he and his wife also own and operate A-1 Self Storage in Douglas. He was a member of the Douglas Lions Club for many years and was instrumental in the formation…

Bertine Taylor Royals, age 80, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. Ms. Royals was born on May 7, 1938, in Nicholls to the late George Clayton Taylor and Linnie Taylor. Survivors include: Daughters Linda (Ronald) Wilkerson of Douglas, Lynn (Michael) Miller of Douglas, and Wanda (Russell) Bullock of Douglas; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Royals; her father, George Clayton Taylor; mother, Linnie Taylor; sisters, Lucille Taylor, Euree Carver, Merlene Morgan; brother, Preston Taylor; one grandson and two great-grandchildren. …

Mr. Jarius “J.W.” Warren Brooks, age 95, of Broxton, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Coffee Regional Medical Center due to an extended illness. Mr. Brooks was born on January 1, 1924, in Milan to the late Leon Brooks and Carrie Francis Averett Brooks. He was a farmer and a World War II veteran. Survivors include: Daughter Deborah Ann and husband Marvin Wooten of Broxton; son Jerry Brooks of Broxton; grandchildren Fran and husband Dale Merritt of Douglas, Michele Newell and husband J. C. of Broxton, Jamie Kight of Duluth, Amy and husband Michael Johnston of Lilburn, and Miranda and…

Mrs. Betty Jean Coleman, age 70, of Ambrose, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Coffee Regional Medical Center due to an extended illness. Mrs. Coleman was born on December 9, 1948, in Douglas to the late Willie Burch, Sr. and Odessa Carter Burch. Survivors include: Daughters Wanda Thomas of Ambrose and Lisa Phillips of Douglas; sons Jerry Coleman of Douglas and Michael Coleman of Douglas; sister Wilma Adams of Douglas; brothers Roy Burch, Troy Burch, and Willie Burch, all of West Green, Billy Carroll Burch of Douglas and Robert Burch of Nicholls; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was…

At a general membership meeting on January 16, 2019, Commander Alfalene Walker and members of American Legion Post 515 presented a check for $600 to Boy Scout Troop 859. Boy Scout Troop 859 is very supportive of Post 515’s programs and activities, especially Wreaths Across America; therefore, it’s Post 515’s duty to assist them in any way possible. This donation will help them with their training and projects, stated Commander Walker. Members of Post 515 are going to join Troop 859 in one of their upcoming projects, which is the collection and disposal of unserviceable flags. Troop 859 will…

The South Georgia Tech Jets outscored the South Georgia State College Hawks 5-1 in the final 32.5 seconds of regulation to force overtime and ultimately escaped with a 79-74 win Saturday afternoon in Waycross. It was the fourth consecutive loss for SGSC (8-10, 0-4) to open conference play. Trailing 65-61, South Georgia Tech’s Jaylan McKinney hit a three-pointer with 24 seconds to go in regulation to pull to within one. After both teams called a timeout, the Hawks were called for a five-second violation with 22.8 seconds remaining, giving the ball back to the Jets. SGSC’s Will Ferguson grabbed…