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Reba Marie Creamer, age 18, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018 from injuries sustain in an automobile accident. Reba was born on January 19, 2000 in Douglas, the daughter of Julia Rebecca Anderson of Douglas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Teel. Survivors in addition to her mother include, grandmother, Judy Anderson of Douglas and grandfather, David Anderson of Douglas; two sisters, Ashlee Teel of Douglas, and Mercadeze Whitehurst of Folkston; brother, David Dale Anderson of Douglas; two uncles, David Lee Anderson of Douglas and Timothy Anderson and wife Bernadette of Broxton; aunt, Beverly…

James Daniel Brown, Jr, age 71, of Douglas, passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 at Community Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Brown was born on September 28, 1946 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late James Daniel Brown, Sr. and Lorita Virginia Jones Brown. Mr. Brown worked as an electrician in the United States Navy retiring after twenty-one years of service. Afterwards Mr. Brown was formerly employed by Fleetwood and most recently with Elixir Extrusions. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Douglas and a member of Masonic Lodge #386. Survivors include his wife, Sara…

Nola Lee Harrell Harper, 92, of Broxton, passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Harper was born on January 28, 1926 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter to the late Grady Harrell and Mary Jane Rish Harrell. Mrs. Harper was a homemaker and a member of Rocky Pond Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Harper. Survivors include three sons, Larry Wesley Harper and his wife Joyce of Ambrose, GA, Verlyn Harper and his wife Debra of Broxton, and Gree Harper and his wife Dale…

South Georgia State College President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers is pleased to announce that the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents approved a fifth bachelor’s degree for SGSC during the Regents’ September 11 meeting in Atlanta. The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Business and Technical Writing offers instruction in business and technical writing, digital literacy, multimedia composition, document development, interpersonal skills, legal issues, research, and theories of rhetoric and composition. It is an interdisciplinary program that will provide students with critical knowledge and skills focusing on professional business and technical writing, building on English and other existing courses from…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator 4-H Volunteer Leaders who are current with their status need to remain current by attending an event, meeting, or activity within a six month window. If someone goes longer than six months, they will have to start the application process all over again to become a volunteer. To help volunteers avoid this problem, there is a 4-H Volunteer Leader Update Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, at 6 PM in the 4-H office meeting room. If you are not sure if you need to attend, please contact the 4-H office at (912) 384-1402. Our…

Last weekend, thousands of visitors flocked to Douglas for the ninth year in a row during the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival. With 44 BBQ teams, 50 vendors, and special attractions, organizers estimate that approximately 4,000 people visited the festival during the two day period. “These teams and visitors love Douglas. We had a great turnout this year at the airport,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Our city team worked hard and it paid off with a job and event well done.” The event began at 1 pm on Friday with vendors, aviation displays, a special wildlife encounter show…

While most teenagers were lying by the pool or babysitting during their summer break, Lauren Freeman’s summer was quite different. This high school senior from Irwin County High School in Ocilla spent her summer break interning at Ace Electric, Inc. in Valdosta. Driving almost an hour away from home each day, Lauren used the training and skills she learned in her Mechatronics class through Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Dual Enrollment program to land this opportunity. “Lauren is a wonderful student. Her intelligence and incredible work ethic make her a perfect candidate for companies. Lauren has a bright future ahead…

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) has arrived at Indian Creek Elementary. Students are being introduced to STEAM careers where they are involved in critical thinking and problem solving. Thank you, Miss Kenzie Belcher, for providing this project-based learning experiences for ICE students.

Thanks to having some leftover donation money from its Summer Reading programs, Satilla Regional Library System will have a monthly program on the third Saturday of the month at 12 noon in Douglas and 2:30 p.m. alternately at the libraries of Pearson and Willacoochee. The library will continue this until the funds run out or the system finds alternative funding. The first program will be Center for Wildlife Education from Georgia Southern University on Saturday, September 15 at 12 noon at Satilla Regional Library in Douglas and 2:30 p.m. at the Willacoochee Public Library in Willacoochee.

The Coffee County School System recently participated in a strategic planning process in partnership with Ford Next Generation Learning (FNGL). With the initial planning started in August of 2017, the final product was completed in June of 2018. The strategic plan will provide a focus for the district’s work to support the mission of Destination Graduation for College, Career, and Life and the vision of creating a stronger community through an equitable and excellent education for every student over the next five years. Partnering with FNGL brought a unique and comprehensive community approach to the process to increase community prosperity…