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Mr. Thomas Willis Loggins, age 70, of Axson, GA passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Loggins, a native of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born January 6, 1947 to the late Willis R. Loggins and the late Louise Rainwaters Loggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Carolyn “Sissy” Houston and 1 Brother, Benny Loggins. Mr. Loggins was a veteran of the Vietnam War Era. Survivors include: wife of 49 years, Gloria Daniels Loggins of Axson, GA.; daughters: Connie (Joe)…

Mr. Franklin Rudolph Ragan, age 84, of Thomasville, GA passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at his residence, in Thomasville, following an extended illness. He was born July 15, 1933, in Colquitt County, to the late Artie Franklin Ragan and the late Corby Washington Ragan. On December 27, 1959, in McDonough, he married his sweetheart, Juanita Anne Thacker Ragan. Mr. Ragan attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton and Southern Technical Institute in Marietta. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Murphy Drugs and delivered pharmaceuticals for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors…

Mr. Jesse Darrell Stinson, age 64, of Douglas, GA passed away Thursday evening, September 28, 2017 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. Mr. Stinson was born in Orlando, FL on November 18, 1952 to the late Dewey Stinson and the late Mattie Weathersby Stinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Stinson. Mr. Stinson was retired from Walmart where he had been employed as a truck driver. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and he loved his church family very much. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held the Spring and Summer 2017 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, July 13 at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton, GA. The ceremony honored 217 students who were awarded their associate degree, diploma or technical certificate of credit as well as 30 GED® graduates. Among those graduating, the college awarded 141 Associate Degrees, 286 Diplomas, and 771 Technical Certificates. Some students received Technical Certificates in multiple areas. Jana Wojcik was among the graduates to walk across the stage in July. She received her Associates of Science Degree in Nursing and is now a Registered Nurse (RN) in…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit enjoyed hosting multiple state agencies last week for several days of intensive training. Our K-9 unit works closely with local schools, businesses, and private individuals in promoting and providing safe and drug-free work and learning environments, along with regular neighborhood and street patrols. We regularly accept private and public donations in an effort to increase our availability of services and better serve the Coffee County community. To learn more, or to donate, contact K-9 Officer Chris Rozar at the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 384-4227.

Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The fresh ground turkey was produced on September 25 and 26, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Publix ground turkey breast WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS” with ink jet printing on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic…

On September 1, 2017 Reedy Branch Baptist Church sent a team to work with the non-profit relief organization known as Operation Barbecue Relief (OBR). The church also delivered and presented a gift of a loaded 24-foot enclosed trailer from South Georgia Caro over in Pearson as it will be used for years to come to help house volunteers as they come to help in future deployments. Steve Goodman represented South Georgia Cargo at the Wednesday evening service before the team left on Friday. The Broxton community, Reedy Branch, Greater Destiny and The Assembly of God were able to fill the trailer with…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Department of Economic Development is offering a Lean Boot Camp training to area businesses and industry. This is a 3-day course of classroom discussion and hands-on simulation which provides participants an introduction to lean principles and lean tools such as: 5S, Identify and Reduce Waste, 8 Wastes, Value Added vs Non-Value Added Activities, Layout, Point of Use Storage, Visual Controls, Quality at the Source, Standardized Work, Pull Systems, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream and Gemba Walk, Poka Yoke and A3 Problem Solving. The course stresses not only tools of lean, but the cultural environment necessary to…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Police Department recently completed a week-long training on several new laws, processes and procedures to further enhance campus safety. At SGSC, police officers are responsible for not only enforcing federal, state and local laws but they also must adhere to federal reporting requirements for campus based crime activity. Special sessions were held concerning searches and seizures as well as a refresher class on criminal law and procedure. The topic of House Bill 280, commonly known as campus carry, which went into effect on July 1, was also discussed. Specific details on the bill and…

As a student of the former Waycross College, Bill Raulerson has credited his time on campus as the catalyst he needed to ultimately be successful at the University of Georgia and in his career as partner of Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. in Waycross. Raulerson, a 1982 alumnus and a member of the James M. Dye Foundation’s Board of Trustees, recently provided that same catalyst to students on South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) Waycross Campus by presenting a $5,000 check from Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. to the Dye Foundation. The money has been awarded to eligible Waycross Campus students who were…