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South Georgia State College begins its fall semester on August 14. On-campus housing is still available for students who will be attending the Douglas Campus, and interested students should contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing as soon as possible. SGSC’s residence halls are state-of-the-art facilities without the worries of monthly bills, daily commutes, or security concerns. The suite-style housing includes a private bedroom, semi-private bathroom, cable television service, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and designated study rooms.Your first step to living on campus is to complete a Residence Hall Application found at www.sgsc.edu and pay the applicable housing application fees.…

At the regular City Commission meeting that was held on Monday, June 19, 2017, Douglas Mayor and City Commissioners approved a new ordinance on prostitution, pimping and pandering within the City of Douglas. Prior to this ordinance, the City of Douglas had no ordinance to cover the crimes of prostitution, pimping, and pandering. Cases relating to these offenses were transferred and disposed of in State court. City Attorney Jerome Adams developed an ordinance that mirrors the State statue but will allow these cases to be tried in the City of Douglas Municipal Court as an ordinance violation. The new ordinance…

In May 2017, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners amended the Douglas codes and ordinances by adding noise control which includes mechanical sound–making devices, human-produced sounds, commercial advertising, and party noise and deleted and replaced Sections 38-26 through 38-32 of the environmental nuisance ordinance. The Noise Ordinance enforces new fines for noise violators within the City of Douglas. The ordinance was adopted to establish standards that will reduce excessive\ community noises. The penalties for violating the noise ordinance include a misdemeanor conviction and fines beginning at $195 for the first offense, $425 for the second offense, and $695 for the third offense. Convictions after the third offense…

On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Douglas neighborhoods are invited to join other communities throughout the United States for the “34th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event at Central Square Complex. National Night Out will involve over 16,500 communities from all 50 states, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 38.5 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime”. The National Night Out Against Crime will feature a free concert by gospel rapper “B-Shoc” at 6:30 p.m. at Central Square Complex. Attendees can register for drawings for free tablets as well…

Douglas and Coffee County resident, Brice Grantham, recently traveled to Budapest, Hungary to represent the United States. Brice has been shooting sporting clays since he was eight years old and is a current member of Team U.S.A. and is in his second year competing with the Professional Sporting Clays Association. Brice’s coach and mentor, Anthony Matarese, Team U.S.A. member and 2016 World English Champion says “Brice has so much potential and I am ready to see him reach all his goals.” His first trip out of the country, Grantham was thrilled to be shooting with other shooters from around the…

The fall 2017 semester is quickly approaching, and South Georgia State College is gearing up for an exciting academic year. Classes begin Monday, August 14, 2017, at the Douglas and Waycross Campuses and at the Entry Programs in Valdosta and Americus. Time is quickly running out; now is the time to complete the application process if you haven’t already done so. Students who have already registered for classes will need to make payment arrangements before the deadline of Thursday, August 3 at 5 p.m. for all locations. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Students should complete the Free…

Susie “Sue” Paulk, age 71, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Paulk was born on September 1, 1945, in Eastman, Ga. to the late Johnny Hulett and Clifford Hart Hulett. Survivors include: her husband, Rev. George Carroll Paulk of Douglas, Ga.; children: Lynn (Ray) Fussell of Douglas, Ga., Greg (Lynn) Kinnett of Jacksonville, Ga., and Chris Kinnett of Douglas, Ga.; step children: Tammy (Victor) Paulk of Ambrose, Ga., Debbie (Delbert) Davis of Pearson, Ga., and Lori (Andy) Lott of Douglas, Ga.; grandchildren: Jodi (Colton) Rogers of…

Vernelle Tanner, age 87, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Shady Acres following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on June 11, 1930, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Thomas Roberts and Georgia Mae Atkinson Roberts. Survivors include: her daughter, Lynn (Tommy) Harrell of Douglas, Ga.; son, Richard (Linda) Tanner of Crawfordville, Fl.; grandchildren: Christina Berry, Jodie Tanner, Hanna Harrell Roberts, and Hayden Harrell; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Tanner; and a grandson, Josh Tanner. Funeral service was held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2…

Archie Hodge, Jr., age 89, of Pearson, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Manor House following an extended illness. Mr. Hodge was born on October 7, 1927, in Wayne County, Ga. to the late Archie Hodge, Sr. and Ida Virginia Turner Hodge. Survivors include: his son, Jimmy (Lisa) Hodge of Douglas, Ga.; daughter, Vickie (Mark) Spivey of Pearson, Ga.; sister, Eunive Pittman of Youngstown, Fl.; grandchildren: Jessica Leigh Hodge Woodward, Dustin Hodge Walker, and Shaun David Walker; great-grandchildren: Lily Grace Woodward, Lincoln Hodge Walker, and Tessa Leigh Walker; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral service was…

Chelsea Jenkins Tuck, age 27, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Tuck was born on August 9, 1989, in Lakeland, FL to Robert Jenkins and the late Sharon Ferguson Jenkins. Survivors include: her husband, James Tuck of Nicholls, GA; father and step mother: Robert and Imogene Jenkins of Blackshear, GA; sister, Teresa Williams; a niece and a nephew. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Sims Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements