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Ambrose students had a great time at the annual Ambrose Elementary parade. All the teachers and students did a wonderful job on their parade floats. Thanks to our community and parents for coming to watch our students enjoy end of the year events.

Jerome Danner There are times when someone may lose after giving their best in a competition. Many of them usually will concede that they had their own faults and will explain their failings or talk about what they could have done better. If you had taken any time to listen to Clinton during aninterview at the Women for Women International, then you would have seenthe total opposite. She was willing to say that she tookresponsibilityand was aware of the challenges, but you did not seem to want to go in depth with the problems that might have also played a…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President Dr. Tina K. Anderson is pleased to share that the college’s Practical Nursing Program (LPN) has been ranked as one of the top programs in the state as announced by Practical Nursing.org. The Practical Nursing.org website serves as a guide and resource for those interested in seeking a career in Practical Nursing. According to Bryce Hall, President of Practical Nursing.org, Wiregrass was ranked 9th in Georgia. The ranking is based on several factors which represent how well the program supports students towards licensure and beyond. The college’s NCLEX-PN “pass rates” are also weighted by year. The…

An investigation into drug activity at a local grocery store parking lot led to the arrest of a Douglas woman Wednesday on drug distribution charges. Agents with the Douglas – Coffee Drug Unit encountered 25-year-old Pamela Michelle Tanner while conducting an investigation at Harvey’s Supermarket, 901 W. Ward Street, in Douglas. During the investigation, agents discovered seven small packages of suspected marijuana packaged for sale. Tanner admitted to authorities she intended to sell the drugs and agents arrested her at the scene. Tanner was transported to the Coffee County Jail and subsequently charged with one count of possession of marijuana…

On Tuesday, May 4, the Coffee County Schools honored those who have retired this school year and those who are retiring this spring. At the annual reception, the retirees were honored by having family, friends, and members of the community come and celebrate their educational careers and their new chapter of life. The event was held at the Atrium Event Center in downtown Douglas. Special thanks is given to the following: Coffee County School Nutrition Association for providing refreshments; the Coffee County Retired Educators Association for serving as hostesses; agriculture students Abbie and Alex Vaughn (Coffee Middle), Leana Atkinson (GWC…

Coffee County’s new educational center, The Learning Coop, will be holding its grand opening on Tuesday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. This event will include camp registration, sign-up for summer boxes, and a chance to meet “the chicks.” There will be door prizes and refreshments. The Learning Coop is owned by local educators: Tammy Bennett, Shelly Lott, and Jaime Taylor. Summer educational day camps such as Spy School, Mad Scientist, STEAM camp, and Camp-Read-A lot will be offered throughout the month of June. The center will also offer Saturday camps such as Kid’s Cooking Club, Exercise and Nutrition for Kids,…

Jennifer Paige Miller, 43, of Douglas, was jailed Thursday after ripping a telephone from a wall as a 67-year-old victim was attempting to contact emergency services. Coffee County Deputies initially responded to a residence off E.L. Curtis Road in reference to a disorderly female subject. Miller told authorities she and the other individual had gotten into a verbal altercation that ultimately led to the victim locking herself in a bedroom at the home. Miller stated she had damaged the bedroom’s door in an attempt to check on the elderly female. The victim was checked by emergency medical personnel and, while…

Mrs. Linda Elaine Lott Paulk, age 70, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, 2017, at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Paulk was born July 1, 1946 to the late Aubrey Lott and the late Jean Royal Vickers Lott. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kendall Paulk and brothers, Jerry Lott, Kenny Lott and Darryl Lott. Mrs. Paulk was a homemaker. She also worked alongside her husband as a farmer and a syrup maker. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Mrs. Paulk was a native of Coffee County;…

Ms. Cynthia Lynette Robinson Starling, age 50 of Lawtey, FL, passed away at her sister’s home In Lawtey, FL, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 following an extended illness. Ms. Starling was born March 5, 1967 to the late Earl Robinson and Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson. Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a half-sister, Rosalyn Day, and a step-daughter, Jill Starling. Survivors include: Daughter Jami Aline Starling of Barrigada, Guam; mother Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson of Nicholls, GA; sisters Renee Wright of Lawtey, FL and Janie Edwards of Decatur, GA; step-son Jason Starling of Ambrose, GA; grandsons…

Ms. Cynthia Lynette Robinson Starling, age 50 of Lawtey, FL, passed away at her sister’s home In Lawtey, FL, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 following an extended illness. Ms. Starling was born March 5, 1967 to the late Earl Robinson and Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson. Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a half-sister, Rosalyn Day, and a step-daughter, Jill Starling. Survivors include: Daughter Jami Aline Starling of Barrigada, Guam; mother Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson of Nicholls, GA; sisters Renee Wright of Lawtey, FL and Janie Edwards of Decatur, GA; step-son Jason Starling of Ambrose, GA; grandsons…