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Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 2017, the Alma Police Department arrested Marquise Barron, 33, of Alma, following a vehicle pursuit. Barron, known to local law enforcement to have a suspended driver’s license, was observed by officers operating a motor vehicle on Douglas Street near Morris Drive. Barron led officers on a pursuit from Douglas Street to East 6th Street where Barron abandoned his vehicle and was apprehended shortly thereafter. Barron has been charged with fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement officers, driving with a suspended driver’s license, open container violation, failure to stop at a stop sign (3 cts.), and misdemeanor possession…

Congratulations to Isaiah Smith who recently won fourth in the state at the All State Art Symposium. The symposium, along with the National Art Honor Society Convention, was held together at Columbus State University. Coffee High art teacher Julie Lord had fourteen students attend that are in NAHS. The group participated in workshops held for the students on Saturday. The All State Art Symposium is the state’s top art competition, and out of the almost 2,000 entries, they accepted 100 in the show. During the reception to honor the students, Professor Bret Lefler spoke about the winners being the top artists…

On March 11, 2017, West Green Elementary School held a 5K color run. The event was a huge success with over 200 participants. Thank you to all of the sponsors, participants, and staff members who supported our fundraiser! Special thanks to the following sponsors: Gold Level: Property Hunters of South Georgia, South Georgia Insurance Services, LLS, Titan Modular Systems, Inc., Fender Automotive Group, Coca-Cola, Colony Bank,Douglas Asphalt Materials, LLC, Castrol Quality Lube, Prince Automotive Group, Diamond Builders, Inc., and the Howard Center. Silver Level: American Truck Parts, Ready Truck Lines, Kirby and Sandy Holton , Auto Mall of Coffee, Brooks Auto…

Eastside PTO and faculty held their annual Mother/ Son, Daddy/ Daughter Family Dance on March 10 in the Eastside gym. Students and their families had an amazing time eating dinner together, taking professional photos, and dancing the night away! Music was provided by DJ Francize (Mr. Brooks Waldron), who did an amazing job with sound and lights all while playing the best music and keeping the energy high! Students and their families had an amazing time. We would like to thank all that attended; your smiles let us know how much fun you had! We would also like to thank…

Mr. W. B. “Bill” Teston, age 86, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday morning March 8, 2017 at Manor House in Douglas following a short illness. Mr. Teston was born February 1, 1931 to the late Clinton Teston and the late Lizzy Davis Teston. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Shrouder Teston; three daughters, Sandra K. Kuhn, Nancy Lee Teston and Virginia Meeks; one brother, Buster Teston and one sister, Estelle Tyson. Mr. Teston retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, having served in both Korea and Vietnam.…

Mrs. Joyce Marie Newham Batten, age 70, of Uvalda, GA passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2107 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Batten was born February 8, 1947 to the late William Newham and the late Ella Mae Taylor Newham. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Ray Batten, a Son, Stacy Dewayne Batten, and a Brother, Donnie Nelson. Mrs. Batten, a native of Alma, Bacon County, was a homemaker. Survivors include: 4 Children: Susan Johnson, Tracy Sinclair and Michael Batten all of Douglas, GA and…

Ms. Robin Lee Howell Stone, age 55, of West Green, GA, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah following an extended illness. Ms. Stone was born July 6, 1961 to the late Gerald Howell and the late Eloise Crockleton Howell. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Stone. Robin was a homemaker. Her church affiliation was with the Church of God. Survivors include: 4 Children: Michael Jason Faulk of Jacksonville, FL, Bambi Marie Day of Ambrose, GA, Christine Danielle Stone and Chasity Lanett Cole, both of…

Annie Lee Pope, age 99, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Pope was born on July 30, 1917, in Pearson, GA to the late George Wesley Harrell and Florence Thigpen Harrell. Survivors include: her daughter, Mellie Sue (Skip) Spellman of Atlanta, GA; three sons, Clifford (Shirley) Pope of Axson, GA, Jerry (Ellen) Pope of Douglas, GA, and Gregory (Jackie) Pope of Douglas, GA; sister, Laura Lewis of West Green, GA; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by…

Coffee Middle School was well represented at the annual Children’s Art Festival hosted by the Wiregrass Art Guild for Coffee County students. Our blue ribbon winners are: 6th grade Christopher McDuffie, 7th grade Shelbie Carter, and our 8th grade winner is Ashley Iraheta. Our second prize winners are: 6th grade Lissette Rivas, 7th grade Grant Overstreet, and our 8th grade winner isCollier Guess. The winners of the third place ribbons are 6th grade Ashlee Tinajero, the 7th grade winner is Ishika Sadrangani, and our 8th grade ribbon was won by Zach Bitting. Honorable Mention awards went to: 6th grade Huey Underhill, 7th grade to Nallie Mobley, and 8th grade went to Illana Cox. We would also like to give a…

Congratulations to the CHS TSA team that won the state biotechnology design award this weekend. Ashni Patel, Samina Patel, Leana Atkinson and Alana Atkinson took home the trophy and will compete for the National Award at the TSA national convention in Orlando in June.