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The City of Douglas Assistant Finance Director Heather Butler-Brockington has received the Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). Mrs. Brockington was presented her certificate on November 2 in Duluth. GMA’s Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate program is designed to strengthen the understanding of city managers, city clerks, finance officers, customer service staff, elected officials and other city employees on different municipal revenue sources and applicable laws of the administration and collection process. In order to receive the certificate, recipients must complete all six program courses: Ad Valorem Tax 101, Delinquent Tax Collection, Governmental Fund Revenue Sources…

What would happen if there were no farmers or ranchers?” That’s the question Georgia Farm Bureau is asking middle school students to answer in its annual essay contest. The Coffee County Farm Bureau encourages 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to enter the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Essay Contest. The contest is open to students attending public or private schools and homeschooled children. Students may enter in the county in which they live or attend school but not both. The first place winner of the Coffee County Farm Bureau Essay Contest will receive $100, the second place winner…

Are you a high school student who likes to create art or do you know one who does? Then check out the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau High School Art Contest. The state winner will receive $250, two state runners-up receive $150, and 10 district winners will each receive $100. The contest is open to all public, private and homeschool students in 9th through 12th grades. Finished artwork must be on 8.5×11-inch white paper and should be created in the colors black, white and gray. Contestants may use a variety of media to create their artwork including graphite, charcoal,…

Satilla Regional Library System held its Pearson Children’s Halloween Party on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Pearson Public Library. There were arts and crafts to make including Halloween bookmarks, Halloween themed scratch art, and ghost making. There were other fun activities and games including guess the item, mummy wrap, Teen Titans UNO, Halloween Mad Libs Jr, and bug toss. Mrs. Julie read the book, How to Scare a Ghost by Jean Reagan. There was a prize drawing for a Halloween prize bag with goodies. Refreshments were served. Everyone had a great time! If you have…

During the weekend of November 3-4, Coffee County 4-H members traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center along with Atkinson, Quitman, and Irwin counties to participate in the Georgia 4-H Statewide Junior Conference. Participants included Abygail Harper and Glenn O’Steen as well as Savannah Cothern who attended as a Teen Instructor and Leader for the weekend. The 4-H members participated in workshops, community service projects, friendly competitions, a dance, and enjoyed an evening of entertainment by Georgia 4-H’s Clovers & Co. We would like to thank Mr. Phillip Edwards, Irwin County Extension Coordinator, for transporting and chaperoning our 4-H members on…

Coffee Regional Medical Center has recently earned an A rating according to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, works to bring transparency to the public, bringing information forward on hospitals safety and quality management scores to help consumers make informed decisions about where they receive their care. When making health care decisions, patients should use all available tools at their disposal such as talking with friends and family and consulting with doctors, nurses and other health care providers. The latest Leapfrog rating system is just one tool, among many, patients can use when making health care decisions such as choosing…

Keyshaun Street had 33 points, and two other players finished in double figures as the South Georgia State College Hawks cruised to a 109-41 win Saturday afternoon over Atlanta Sports Academy (ASA). ASA kept the game close as the teams approached the midway point of the first half. Leading 15-9, the Hawks (3-1) outscored ASA 40-12 to take a 55-21 lead into the locker room. The second half score was almost identical with SGSC outscoring ASA 54-20. As a team, the Hawks shot 58.7 percent from the field and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. They held…

Nov. 1 – After receiving information and complaints, the Douglas-Coffee Drug unit conducted an investigation at the Comfortel Inn, also known as the Fountain Inn, motel. During the investigation, agents came in contact with Ahmad Rashad Mayo, who was the subject of the investigation and was occupying one of the rooms at the motel. A search was conducted of Mayo’s room, and quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, illicit prescription tablets, packaging materials and cash were discovered. Mayo was placed under arrest at that time, attempted to flee on foot while in restraints, but was quickly apprehended. A further search of Mayo…

Four Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students have been selected as the college’s semi-finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Lydia Hubert, coordinator for the Wiregrass GOAL program. Chosen as semifinalists are: James Grobsmith (Barbering) Ware County, Nikki Hinson (Radiologic Technology) Lowndes County, Chris Rampley (Radiologic Technology) Lowndes County, and Joshua Velasquez (Air Conditioning) from Lowndes County. James Grobsmith chose the Barbering program to make a difference in how both men and women feel about themselves and looks forward to opening his own barber shop after graduation. James works full-serving as Wiregrass’ SkillsUSA Chapter President. Another Radiologic…

First graders presented Indian Creek’s annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday, November 7 in honor of all of the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year students were also wowed by the presentations of the NJROTC from Coffee High School. Ronny Blackstock, Counselor at ICE, presented a tribute to the prisoners of war and those missing in action. Staff and students at ICE realize that freedom isn’t free, and anre deeply appreciative of the service of everyone who has fought to protect those freedoms. Many thanks to first grade teachers and…