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Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy will be hosting an Open Campus Day August 1, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to drop by, tour the Career Academy and Wiregrass Tech campuses, and meet our friendly administrative personnel, teachers and outstanding students who will be happy to answer any of your questions. WRCCA is located on the campus of Wiregrass Technical College in Douglas, GA and serves 9th – 12th grade school students in Coffee and the surrounding counties. At WRCCA, students take high school and college courses that are directly relevant to their career and…

Satilla Regional Library System welcomed Just Add Rhythm to the Douglas-Coffee County Public Library on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 11 a.m. and to the Willacoochee Public Library at 2:30 p.m. for an interactive drumming show. Ms. Alisha talked about how drumming is good for the body and mind, talked about different drumming techniques, had the crowd play things back on the drums after demonstrating various drum techniques/ rhythms, played where’s the ducky game, and toss the soccer ball game. Everyone had a great time! There were a lot of laughs and fun by all that attended. Our final Summer…

Diane Adams and Steve Carver from Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) were the speakers at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. They spoke about the purpose and scope of GEMA, what counties they cover and how they interact with local and federal agencies. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated their presentation.

By Kevin Tatum CERTIFIED COACHES TRAINING Each year, Georgia 4-H offers a training for target sports coaches. It is a three day (weekend) training held at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Trainings are offered for rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun disciplines. This is a required training for any adult who would like to serve as a coach with any of the 4-H target sports programs. In order for an adult to attend the training, they must be a Certified 4-H Volunteer Leader. To become a Certified Volunteer, a person must complete a 4-H volunteer leader application, agreement, and…

No one in Coffee County should suffer from hunger, but it’s not always easy to ask for help. The people of the Broxton United Methodist Church hope to offer a partial solution to this dilemma while responding to Jesus’s call to serve those He referred to as “the least of these.” Church members joined a growing national trend on Friday, July 20, 2018, with the dedication of their Blessing Box, located on the church property at 105 S. Leggett Street in Broxton. The concept of the Blessing Box is simple: Take what you need, add what you can. Above all, be…

On July 4, APD responded to Fred’s regarding a shoplifting. APD obtained video footage of an unknown female removing Newport cigarettes and a Beanie baby from behind a counter. If anyone knows the identity of the female in the attached photo, please contact the Alma Police Department at (912) 632-8751. —–July 8th Arrests—– APD arrested Christopher Herrington, 38 of Baxley, for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance (Alprazolam) following a suspicious person call on Douglas St. Herrington also had outstanding probation warrants for burglary in Appling County. APD arrested Moses Lee Reynolds, 70 of Alma,…

The Douglas-Coffee County 10U All Stars won a district championship then advanced to the state tournament in Springfield, where they finished second to a very tough Vidalia squad.These young men represented Coffee County well in both the district and state tournaments. The team traveled to Waycros from June 23-25 to compete in the district tournament. They went undefeated in district competition to secure the title. Coffee defeated Liberty, Ware and Glynn County (twice). The team allowed only 14 runs in four games while outscoring their opponents 39-14. Landon Williams led the team at the plate in district with an astounding…

William Franklin Goodwin, age 44, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Goodwin was born on August 7, 1973, in Valdosta Georgia the son of Eloise Toliver Goodwin and the late Buford Ray Goodwin. He worked as a painter. Survivors include: his mother, Eloise Goodwin of Broxton, GA; son, Cody Franklin Goodwin of Jacksonville, FL; daughters: Charlene Goodwin, McKinsey Goodwin, Madison Marie Goodwin and Vanessa Goodwin all of Hazlehurst, GA; brothers: Timothy Ray Goodwin of Broxton, GA and Anthony Cleveland of Broxton, GA; sister, Jessica Dawn Tanner of Douglas, GA; half-brother, Robert Lee…

Martin Jesus Cato Sr., age 53, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Cato was born on November 17, 1964, in Mexico the son of Maria Guadalupe Ramirez Cato and the late John Edward Cato. Mr. Cato was a veteran of the United States Navy where he worked as a fireman. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Devon Hitt. Survivors include: his wife, Melissa D. Bowers Cato of Douglas, GA; daughters: Kayla Marie Cato and Karli Madison Cato both of Douglas, GA;…

Troy C. Prescott Sr., age 73, 0f Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Prescott was born on April 28, 1945, in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Emmett Prescott and Ella Mae Bazemore. He was an inspector with Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, attended Lone Hill Methodist Church and loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Prescott was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters: Helen Davis, Maggie Spires, Inella Davis…