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The Afterschool Alliance has announced that Bull Brown, 21st Century CLC Program Director/CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Coffee County Region, in Douglas, has been selected to serve as a 2018-2019 Afterschool Ambassador. He is one of just 15 leaders in the country who was chosen for the honor this year. Each Afterschool Ambassador will continue leading a local afterschool program while also serving a one-year Afterschool Ambassador term, organizing public events, communicating with policy makers and in other ways growing awareness and support for afterschool and summer learning programs. “We’re thrilled that Bull Brown will serve…

Superior Court Judge Jeffrey H. “Jeff” Kight of the Waycross Judicial Circuit has been designated to serve in place of Justice Sarah H. Warren in the appeal of City of Stockbridge et al. v. Tina Lundsford et al. (S19A0087). The Supreme Court of Georgia will hear arguments in the case on Oct. 9. 2018 during its 10 am session. The appeal in this case stems from legislation signed by the governor earlier this year that takes part of the City of Stockbridge and creates the new city of Eagle’s Landing. In addition to hearing arguments, Judge Kight will participate in…

CMS would like to thank Bennie Overstreet and the Bonepickers organization for their STEAM support. Heather Stodghill, the Project Lead the Way STEAM instructor, and Vette Lott, CMS API, presented Bennie Overstreet and the Coffee County Bonepickers organization a personalized banner to show their appreciation for their friendship, community partnership, and donation to the new STEAM program at Coffee Middle School. CMS is thankful for this organization and all they do for the school and community.

A Coffee County man is in custody following a shooting that triggered the temporary lockdowns of two local schools Thursday morning. Around 11:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence off Ga. Hwy. 158 West in reference to a shooting. As a precautionary measure, Indian Creek Elementary School and Citizens Christian Academy were placed on lockdown. Upon arrival at the location, authorities discovered a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the right foot. The scene was secured by detectives, and the victim was transported to Coffee Regional Medical Center for his injuries. The suspect, identified as Joshua…

The Georgia Department of Transportation has notified the City of Douglas that a major paving project will be underway on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 on State Route 135/Perimeter Road. Two crews are scheduled to pave travel lanes on State Route135/Perimeter Road, which will require single lane closures. Paving operations are planned from the intersection of US 441 to SR 158/East Baker Highway from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Pilot cars, flaggers, and signs will direct motorists. The paving schedule is subject to change based on weather.…

In an effort to increase attendance, Coffee Middle School observed September as Attendance Awareness Month. Attendance matters and improves chances of students being successful in school. Research shows that students who miss 2-3 days of school each month are more likely to drop out of school. Coffee Middle School has observed the month by providing incentives to encourage student attendance. Drawings were held for weekly attendance winners as well as monthly winners. We greatly appreciate Burger King, Zaxby’s, Ellianos, Hungry Howie’s, and Surcheros for providing the prizes. Pictured are the winners for each of the four weeks in September…

The Satilla Riverkeeper is hosting the annual river-wide cleanup on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Beginning at 9 am, volunteers will help pick up litter and trash at public boat landings and river access points. Volunteers are invited to join any of the nine designated clean-up sites throughout the watershed. This is a growing river-wide effort, and the Satilla Riverkeeper invites any interested individuals, schools, church groups, businesses, or other community groups to get involved. Dumping and littering is a problem throughout the Satilla River watershed. Whether it’s in a yard, street, or outside a dumpster, once heavy rains come,…

The Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce those students who’ve completed their GEDs from August 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. The students are: Mason Sonnier, Emmalee Roberts, Mackenzie Miller, Chasity Meredith, Lainey Highsmith, and Shelby Croft. These students are now eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony held Friday, December 14, 2018 at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Please congratulate these students for this outstanding accomplishment. For more information about our free GED and ESL classes, call 229-468-2263. New student orientations held weekly. GED testing dates for the Coffee Campus…

South Georgia State College celebrated the next chapter in the life of the 112-year-old institution September 17-21, 2018, with a week-long inauguration celebration, culminating with the installation of Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers as the eighth president of the college. Inauguration Week festivities kicked off on the Douglas and Waycross Campuses with a “Good Morning SGSC!” breakfast for students, faculty and staff, followed by an international “Taste of Culture” food-fest sponsored by the Cultural Exchange Club at both locations. The live band karaoke event in Douglas and zip lining in Waycross were popular and fun activities for students, faculty, and staff…

Coffee Regional Medical Center’s 2018 Community Health & Wellness Day is fast approaching. Saturday, October 6 will be an educational health day filled with fun and fitness. Open to the public, there will be many health and wellness screenings, educational booths, and interactive activities for all ages both indoors at CRMC and outdoors on the CRMC campus. Beginning at 7:30 am, the Health and Wellness Run and Walk will kick off the day. A 6k obstacle course run, a children’s obstacle course for ages 11 and under, a traditional 5k run and a 1.5 mile walk will begin and…