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South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team remains undefeated through five games after sweeping the 11th annual Applebee’s Okefenokee Classic this past weekend in Waycross. The Hawks (5-0) held on to defeat Denmark Tech 81-77 Friday night and mounted a second half comeback Saturday afternoon to beat St. Petersburg Community College 74-69. The Hawks trailed St. Petersburg 42-31 after the first 20 minutes, making only 32 percent of their field goals, a total of four three-pointers, and shooting less than 50 percent from the free throw line. The St. Petersburg lead grew to as many as 15 points in the…

From November 8-10, 2024, over 1,900 attendees from 146 schools across Georgia gathered for an unforgettable weekend at the annual Georgia TSA Fall Leadership Conference, themed ‘Lights! Camera! Lead!’ This event brought together students and advisors for a spectacular experience focused on leadership development, communication, and team-building skills. Throughout the weekend, participants engaged in leadership development workshops, and informative technical sessions that explored what it truly means to lead and succeed in a technical world. The conference featured several signature events, including the VEX Robotics Tournament, the annual Armada Cardboard Boat Race, and The Island Video Contest. Participants also had the opportunity…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is seeking information from the public that will aid in the investigation into the death of 25-year-old Devin Jeter, of Scottsdale, GA. Jeter’s body was found in the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City, GA. On November 11, 2024, at about 12:55 p.m., a local fisherman discovered a body at a boat landing along the Ocmulgee River. Responding to the discovery, Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson requested GBI assistance in the investigation. The deceased was soon identified as Jeter, who had been reported missing by his family to the Atlanta Police Department three days earlier on…

The City of Douglas, in partnership with action pact, Coffee County Commission, and Coffee County Board of Education (CCBOE) held the ribbon cutting for the Head Start and Early Head Start Expansion Project and Dedication of the Sandra “Gail” Johnson Building on Thursday, November 7, 2024. With the completion of the expansion project, the Coffee County Head Start program is now poised to meet the growing educational and nutritional needs of children in the community. The ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony included remarks from community leaders, including representatives from action pact, the City of Douglas, CCOBE, and the Coffee County Commission. The…

The World War II Flight Training Museum, 63rd Preservation Society, the WWII Flight Training Base Committee, and the City of Douglas invite the public to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cadet Park and Major Charles J. Loring, Jr. Memorial on Friday, November 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at 1 Airport Circle. The ceremony will be held on the historic 63rd Army Air Force Contract Pilot School (Primary), grounds to honor the approximately 5,000-7,000 cadets who trained at the base during World War II from 1941-1944. The new memorial in the park will be dedicated to Major Charles J. Loring, Jr., who…

The Coffee County School System has announced that it has earned Cognia Systems Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. “Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides the Coffee County Schools a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school system,” shared Dr. Morris Leis, “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.” Cognia recognizes schools and…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Hospice Care Options’ new Douglas office with an emotional and inspiring ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 8, 2024. A poignant event, the gathering highlighted the compassionate commitment of Hospice Care Options, a beloved organization that has served central and south Georgia since 1997. Founded by Georgia pharmacist Freddie Dwozan, Hospice Care Options has made a profound impact in Coffee County, and its establishment of a dedicated office in Douglas reflects its deepened dedication to the community. Chelsea Graham, Member Relations Director of the Chamber, welcomed attendees and shared…

South Georgia country artist RVSHVD (pronounced RA-SHAD), releases the official music video for “Drowning Man” from his debut album, It’s Rashad (out 9/20) – available now on all platforms through The Penthouse South/Sumerian Records/Virgin Music. The video, directed by Nate Rose and David Piersaul and matching the emotion-filled track and featuring an overworked and overburdened businessman searching for relief in the bottom of a bottle, premiered Thursday on CMT’s prestigious Paramount Times Square billboard. With the release, RVSHVD continues to showcase his “carefully curated” and “genre-melding sound” (Billboard) with his unique mix of country, Hip Hop, R&B, and rock that “is turning…

Officials from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated the signing of two memorandums of understanding last week, creating a smoother path for Wiregrass students to obtain Bachelor of Science degrees. ABAC President Tracy Brundage, WGTC President DeAnnia Clements, and members of their respective leadership teams met at ABAC’s Tift Hall for the ceremony. Specifically, the agreements will help Wiregrass students who have earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice or an Associate degree in General Studies be certain that more of their courses will successfully transfer to satisfy degree requirements at ABAC. “An important…

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers from the Douglas Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in an area on the city’s southeast side. The incident took place over a large area covering several blocks, including the 600 block of Roper Street, 800 block of Sears Street, 1500 block of Leader Street, and the 500-600 block of McLean Street. All individuals involved fled the scene before officers arrived. At approximately 7:47 P.M., officers were dispatched to the Coffee Regional Medical Center Emergency Room regarding an individual who had entered with multiple gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers…