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South Georgia State College’s Amy Hancock received the Distinguished Advisor Award at the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Annual Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri April 18 – 21, 2018. The Distinguished Advisor Award is presented to select Phi Theta Kappa chapter advisors with at least four years or more of service. Advisors are recognized for significant contributions to the growth of individual members, serving as the chapter’s advocate on campus, and encouraging the chapter to be involved on the local, regional and international level of the organization. Hancock has served as the South Georgia State College (SGSC) Phi Theta Kappa…

Coffee County sheriff’s authorities and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have arrested a 37-year-old man on murder and other felony charges following an incident Monday that forced the lockdowns of several area schools. At approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 report from a neighbor that a person had been shot at 118 Quincey Batten Loop, Lot 8, Douglas. Officers arrived at the location and found the body of 48-year-old Christopher Leonard Tyson, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Douglas Regional Office to…

By Kevin Tatum CLOVERLEAF CAMP ORIENTATION MEETING It’s only three and half weeks away from Cloverleaf 4-H Camp at Camp Jekyll. 4-H members who are signed up to attend are asked to attend the Camp Orientation Meeting on Tuesday, May 15, at 6 P.M., in the sanctuary of the Douglas First Baptist Church. We also ask one parent attend the meeting with their child as we will collect necessary medical and conduct forms which will require parent’s signature. Summer camp for Cloverleaf 4-H members (grades 4-6) will be held at the Camp Jekyll the week of June 4-8. DEANS…

On May 1, 2018, more than 50 homeschooled students participated in an educational co op at Gen. Coffee State Park which focused on the study of reptiles. The students and parents were taught about reptiles by “Turtleman” Chris Adams and by “Snakeman” Robert Preston. Mr. Adams and Mr. Preston gave informative, entertaining talks to the group about various reptiles, and both brought live snakes to show as well as an iguana, alligator skull, turtle shells, preserved hybrid snakes and a preserved baby alligator. After enjoying sack lunches, the students visited four educational stations led by parents and teenaged homeschoolers that…

The Coffee County Christian Home Educators (CCCHE) held a Family Night Celebration on April 26, 2018, at Carver Baptist Church. The annual event recognizes the accomplishments of homeschooled students with certificates of completion for their current school grade and by showcasing their talents. Group president, Katie Roberts, began the event by welcoming the families and guests. Philip Guthrie opened with prayer. Graduating Senior, Hunter Guthrie, was the emcee for the evening. Retiring officers, Katie Roberts, president; Natalie Miller, treasurer; and Veronda Gillis, secretary, were presented and honored by Vice President, Morgan Corbean. New officers Morgan Corbean, president; Jessica Gosnell, vice…

For the second time in two years a team had to come from the losers bracket to capture the GCAA softball tournament. This year the South Georgia State College Lady Hawks are the 2018 GCAA/Region 17 champions and are going to the NJCAA national championship tournament. The Hawks defeated the third seeded Lady Chargers 13-4 in a tournament that went all the way to the championship “IF” game to determine the champion. The second-seeded Hawks took the hard road through the Region 17 double-elimination tournament having to play five games and winning four consecutive games coming out of the losers…

Sunday afternoon, April 29, the Alma Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit arrested Johnny Talmadge Harpe, III, 19 of Douglas, for obstruction of a law enforcement officer after Harpe and three juveniles fled from a traffic stop on W. 4th St. behind The Easy. Tuesday, May 1, APD arrested Terry Chester Andrews, 41 of Alma, for driving with a suspended driver’s license and an equipment violation. Wednesday, May 2, APD’s Crime Suppression Unit stopped a vehicle on W. 12th St. for multiple seatbelt violations. Krisie Thomas, 26 of Douglas, was arrested for an outstanding bench warrant out of Coffee County. Wednesday…

Laura Ashlyn Pridgen, President CCA Key Club, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. She spoke about the projects and activities the CCA Key Club have done this past year. She also presented to the Kiwanis Club a contribution check for the Hahira Georgia Sheriff’s Boys Ranch. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated her presentation.

Mrs. Tammy Carol Merritt Alvarado age 48, of Ambrose passed away at her residence following an extended illness on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Mrs. Alvarado was born July 29, 1969 in Douglas GA to the late Lawrence “Smiley” Merritt and her mother Judy C. Merritt. Mrs. Alvarado attended New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Miguel Alvarado of Douglas, GA; mother, Judy Merritt of Ambrose, GA; children: Cassie Coley of Douglas, GA, Christian Alvarado of Ambrose, GACutler Alvarado of Ambrose, GA; grandson, Kyler Martin of Ambrose, GA; brother, Trampus Merritt of Ambrose, GA. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2,…

Roscoe Jeremiah Miller, age 73, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at CRMC. Mr. Miller was born on March 9, 1945 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Luke Miller and Cleo Stevens Miller. Mr. Miller was a self- employed painter and was a member of St. Illa Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Lenora Porter Miller of Douglas, GA; sons: Jeremy Miller and wife Amber of Douglas, GA and Michael Miller and wife Lynn of Douglas, GA; sister, Liz Smith of Macon, GA; grandchildren: Logan Miller, Tyler Miller, Will Wooten and Cameron Miller; several nieces and…