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The Art Resources Transfer, Inc. in New York recently enhanced the CMS Media Center collection by donating a variety of art titles through the Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (D.U.C.). D.U.C. distributes books on contemporary art and culture to public schools, libraries, prisons, and alternative education centers nationwide, free of charge. D.U.C. books create access to the arts and literacy these institutions could not otherwise afford to acquire. To date, the D.U.C. has placed over 459,555 free books in 8,139 public institutions across the country. These new additions will be utilized extensively by CMS students and the…

Recently the George Washington Carver Freshman Campus (GWCFC) Journalism class took a field trip to Broadcast South to learn more about different job opportunities and different skills in the radio business. As they were there, they did just that by having hands-on experience to different equipment and many different devices to show and give them many different skills to what it would be like having that job in the radio industry. Also, while the students attended the field trip, they met and interacted with the people that worked behind the scenes that make the show or podcast they’re listening…

By Angelina McDuffie, Journalism student at GWCFC At George Washington Carver Freshman Campus (GWCFC), the agriculture class takes pride in providing fresh vegetables for fellow students at lunch and for the surrounding community. The class, led by teacher Mr. Spencer Highsmith, has a multitude of local resources for running the operation such as their own greenhouse meaning they can stay in operation all year long. The students tend to the garden as if it were their own. While giving the produce to the school for a healthy meal, the locals are also shown love with free veggies and the…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce that the college has been selected to participate in the charter cohort of the Excellence in Academic Advising comprehensive advising strategic planning process. Created jointly by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising and the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, Excellence in Academic Advising establishes the aspirational standards for institutions to evaluate and improve academic advising, and acknowledge the central role of advising in promoting student learning, success, and completion. In this first year, Wiregrass will partner with an Excellence in Academic Advising Fellow who will guide the…

The Coffee to the Coast drive to collect supplies to assist those affected by Hurricane Michael is in full swing. Today is the last day to donate – from now until 3:30 pm at the CRMC front desk and from 4 pm-7 pm tonight at the Wal-Mart truck in the CRMC parking lot. If you need ideas on supplies for Coffee to the Coast, below are a few: 1. Kids Activities: crayons, coloring books etc. 2. Geriatric Supplies: adult diapers, ensure drinks – a small amount of this was given which promotes the thought of how this will likely be needed…

Josephine C. Adams, age 74, of Broxton, passed away on Monday October 15, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Adams was born on February 26, 1944 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Leland Carter and Eudine Sellers Carter. She worked with the Coffee County School System as a custodian for over 33 years and was member of Broxton Baptist Church. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Myers, daughter-in-law, Debbie Myers and granddaughter, Christine Myers. Survivors include her husband, Buddy Adams of Broxton; daughter, Gina Marie Myers of Broxton; two grandchildren, Jeremy…

Darren “Wood” White, age 54, of Douglas, passed away on Monday October 15, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. White was born on September 18, 1964 in McRae, the son of Georgia Alice Seabolt White and the late Cleveland Barry White. He worked as a construction worker and was member of First Congregational Christian Church. Mr. White was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Tanner. Survivors include two daughters, Holly White of Statesboro and Heidy White of Douglas; mother, Georgia Alice White of Douglas; sister, Julie Anderson of Douglas; two brothers, Robin White (wife Carin)…

Packing or buying school lunch is a daily debate for many families. Coffee County Schools is hoping to educate parents about healthy school choices and encourage them to take advantage of convenient and well-balanced school lunches as part of National School Lunch Week celebrations, October 15-19, 2018. The National School Lunch Week (NSLW) theme, “School Lunch – Lots 2 Love,” reminds school communities and parents about the many nutritious choices and continued improvements to school lunch menus. Coffee County Schools prepare an average of 6,500 free of charge lunches per day for its student body. Students are served Georgia Grown fruits and vegetables, along…

City of Douglas Public Works Department and ESG Operations employees use state of the art machinery to clear drainage areas after Hurricane Michael stormed through Douglas. The Menzi Muck, or spider, helps to clean out drainage areas that workers and most equipment cannot reach by clearing these hard to drain areas of storm debris to help stop flooding issues in the future.

Most people associate the Lions Club’s Big Buck Contest as a one-day event that takes place on the opening day of deer season. In reality, the Big Buck Contest is an ongoing project that plays out throughout the entire year. Funds raised during the contest are used all year to support a number of charities, both local and outside of Coffee County. This year’s contest, the 19th annual event, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Coffee High School gym. The event will offer multiple grand prizes and hundreds more including 100 guns, tree stands, flat-screen televisions, and…