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George Russell Kight Sr., age 74, of Ambrose, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kight was born on October 7, 1944 in Douglas, the son of the late George “Buck” Kight and Louise Ruis Kight. He worked as a farmer and was a member of Calvary Mission Holiness Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, George Russell “Rusty” Kight Jr., sister, Lanell Clark, brother-in-law, Butch Griffin and father and mother-in-law, Ira and Maxie Harper. Survivors include his wife, Judy Harper Kight of…

Anna Natasha McKinnon, age 46, of Douglas, passed away on Monday October 22, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McKinnon was born on November 21, 1971 at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, the daughter of Joseph Thomas Price and Glenna L. Rowlette Price of Panama City, Florida She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Edgar Jordan McKinnon of Douglas; three sons, Mason McKinnon, Baylor McKinnon and Reagan McKinnon all of Douglas; daughter, Isabella McKinnon of Douglas; brother, Benjamin…

Hilda Mizell Markette, age 87, of Ambrose, passed away on Friday October 19, 2018 after an extended illness. Mrs. Markette was born on June 1, 1931 in Axson, the daughter of the late Grady Glenn Mizell and Gladys Williams Mizell. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Augustus Emory Markette, an infant child, Hillary Mizell Markette, brothers, Kay Lindsey Mizell and William Landrum Mizell and a sister, Lillie Frances Ricks. She leaves behind a son, Hilton Emory…

First Academy is pleased to recognize those students in 1st-8th Grade who have earned academic honors for the First 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 First…

The Commodore Oliver Bowen Chapter, National Society Daughters of American Revolution of Douglas, held October’s meeting at The Drew House on North Peterson Ave. Judy Fender, owner of The Drew House, was gracious to host the October meeting of DAR. She spoke on the historical preservation of antique furniture and explained how she bought and sold antiques. DAR members are appreciative of her willingness to share her experiences of being a business owner with the group.

Coffee Middle School held several events during September to raise funds for Coffee County Awareness Group of Coffee County (CCAGCC). Pictured is our CMS SURVIVOR Madison Jones presenting Suzanne Ray of CCAGCC with the $4,000 check. Included in the picture are members of various clubs that helped with fundraisers, the basketball tournament winners and coaches, and CMS Georgia Principal of the Year Sherri Berry.

As the traditional Halloween day quickly approaches, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, the City of Douglas Police Department urges parents and neighborhoods to use safety cautions for personal safety and especially for kids. The city asks that trick-or-treating take place between the hours of 6 pm – 9 pm. In order to minimize traffic in the golf club neighborhood, traffic will flow one-way on October 31 during trick or treating hours. Homeowners should make arrangements to travel to their homes based on traffic flow in the neighborhood from 6 pm-9 pm and follow directions of the police officers directing traffic.…

The Coffee County School System won Bronze recognition at the 2018 Golden Radish Awards held at the Georgia Freight Depot. The Golden Radish Award publicly recognizes Georgia school districts for best practices in farm to school programs, such as local food procurement, exposing students to new foods through taste tests and incorporating gardening and cooking activities in curriculum. Coffee County School System received kudos for their work: Locally grown food was served on the school menu every day; Elementary school students were invited to attend a cooking class on kitchen skills where they learned to make parfaits, pizza, and…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) and Dr. Charles Smith, Chair of Business and Assistant Professor of Management (BSM), will host an information session to learn more on the program on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Alumni House on the Douglas Campus. The degree is approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Thus, financial aid and SGSC Foundation scholarships are available. “Today’s employers are looking for graduates with specific business skills, and our curriculum focuses around employer and industry needs,” comments Dr. Smith. He goes on to…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Hawks men’s swim team took first place in Thomasville at Thomas University, defeating the host school and Point University. The women finished second to Thomas University. The Hawks men finished in first place by amassing a total of 168 points to Thomas University’s 68 points. Thomas University’s women edged the Hawk’s women by a close score of 119 points to 105 points. Point University finished in third place on both sides of the competition. Leading the men was Jackson Bloom, a sophomore from Jacksonville, Fla. He took first in all three events…