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The Coffee High track team attended the Jeff Davis All-Comers Meet in Hazlehurst last week. Eight area nschools (Berrien County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Jeff Davis, Pierce County, Toombs County, and Turner County) were in attendance for the meet. The meet was designed to collect times for future track meets with a Full Automatic Timing Systems known as (FAT). Here are the athletes who finished in the top three of their respective events: Kashariyona White finished second in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 49.89 seconds and the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 17.62. Ella Edge…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize the outstanding fundraising efforts of Cowen Rice, a 7th grade student at Coffee Middle School, who has raised over $3,000 for the Coffee Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Scholarship Fund through the 2024 annual Heart 2 Heart Run and Wear Red events. Despite being just 13 years old, Cowen has been a dedicated supporter of Coffee Regional Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program for the past three years. Born with an atrial septal defect (ASD), Cowen underwent a life-changing procedure eight years ago, sparking his passion for heart health advocacy. Cowen’s commitment to giving back to…

Terry Lynn Steptoe, age 65, of Broxton, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. She was born on August 31st, 1958 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lee and Shelby Jean Vickers. Her survivors include: Her beloved Husband: Charlie M. Steptoe of Broxton, GA, Three Sons; Lee (Paige Burkett) Steptoe of Douglas, GA, Charles Jerome (Terry) Steptoe of Douglas, GA, and Rodney (Judy) Steptoe of Nicholls, GA, Two Granddaughters; Abbigail Steptoe of Douglas, GA, and Victoria (Matthew) Paulk of Broxton, GA, One Sister; Sandy (Carl) Murray of Douglas, GA,…

Floyd Hendrix Roberts, age 69, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 11th, 1954 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias and Verma Roberts. His survivors include: His Wife; Deborah Moore of Douglas, GA, Three Daughters; Christina (Chris) Nazworth of Douglas, GA, April (Mark) Spikes of Douglas, GA, and Shelby (Zach) Shiver of Douglas, GA, One Son; Floyd Roberts Jr., One Step-Son; Roy Miller of Douglas, GA, Ten Grandchildren; Floyd Roberts III, Ashley (Devin) Davis, Abby Roberts, Jared Vickers, Christopher Nazworth Jr., Hannah Nazworth, Addy Spikes, Kaelan Spikes,…

Twenty contestants will compete in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s 54th annual Ms. ABAC contest on Thursday, February 29. The event, which is sponsored by the ABAC Agripreneurs, begins at 7 p.m. in ABAC’s Howard Auditorium. Admission is $10, and advance ticket purchase is advised because of limited seating. Tickets can be purchased from any Agripreneurs officer in the Donaldson Dining Hall the week of the event. “Being involved in this long-standing tradition is a highlight of each year,” said Dr. Audrey Luke-Morgan, associate professor of agribusiness at ABAC. “This is the 12th Ms. ABAC pageant I have directed, and each…

A large crowd gathered for the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The February Youth Council Spotlight member, Community Spotlight Leader, and several African-American youths from Coffee High School were recognized for their accomplishments. The Monthly Youth Council Spotlight member for February is Dominic Mimbang. He is the son of Eric Nwawel and Ghislaine Mimbang. Dominic is a sophomore at Coffee High School in the Health and Human Services Academy. He is the Sophomore Vice President of FBLA, Community Service Chair, and Statewide Competitive Events Ambassador for Georgia FBLA. He also serves…

Albert Clayton Bookout Sr., age 77 of Broxton, GA passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Bookout was born on October 1, 1946, in Coffee County, GA to the late Albert Jackson Bookout and Frances Jewell Courson Bookout. Survivors include: His Wife; Donna Mae Selph Bookout of Broxton, GA, One Son; Albert Clayton Bookout Jr., Two Sisters; Frances (Lonnie) Spikes of Pearson, GA, Laquita (Elton) Teston of West Green, GA, and Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Mr. Bookout was preceded in death by; One Brother; Fredrick Lee Bookout. The family will receive…

Mr. Tommy Wayne Stracener, 72 of Nicholls, GA. passed away on February 23, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1951 to the late Mr. Fred Stracener and the late Mrs. Dorathy Morrison Stracener. Mr. Stracener is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ruby-nell Stracener. Son; Michael Stracener (Wanda) of Nicholls, GA Daughter; Tammy Renae Hailey (Richard) of Nicholls, GA 2 Brothers; Bobby Stracener (Barbara) and Arvil Stracener (Wanda) 1 Sister; Janice Davis (Dewayne) 7 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren, several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and several other family members also survive. Other than his parents, he is preceded…

Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Dale Batten, 64 of Alma, GA passed away on February 23, 2024, at Satilla Hospice in Waycross, GA. He was born on August 22, 1959, to the Late Mr. Owen Batten and the Late Mrs. Mary Eloise Waters Batten. Mr. Batten is survived by 2 Daughters; Amanda Thrift of Alma, GA. and Becky Morris of West Green, GA. 2 Brothers; Ricky Batten (Peggy) of Willacoochee, GA. and Steve Batten (Sherry) of Pearson, GA. 2 Granddaughters; Whitney Howard (Chandler) of Augusta, GA. and Anzleigh Morris of West Green GA. 2 Grandsons; Conner Thrift of Waycross, GA. and Mason…

Donald Sterling (Don) Campbell – 79 of Douglas Georgia inherited his heavenly reward on Friday, February 23, 2024 in HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a brief illness. Don was born on July 4, 1944 to his adoptive parents the late Dean and Wanda Campbell in Fairbury, Nebraska. Don was a veteran having served during the Vietnam Era in the United States Air Force for 4 years at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in supply expediting. He began a lengthy retail career starting with JJ Newberry in the Britt’s Division and ultimately retiring from Belk Department Stores after 35…