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The South Georgia State College Hawks survived a close first half to pull away for a 112-80 win over the Faith Baptist Post Graduate Crusaders Wednesday night. The win extends the Hawks (12-2) current winning streak to five games. It was a night where it seemed neither team could miss a shot, especially in the first half. The teams combined for 17 three-pointers in the first 20 minutes, each shooting 62 percent from the field. There were six ties and nine lead changes before the Hawks built a 60-48 lead at halftime. The Hawks made a total of 19 three-pointers…

The Douglas Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy course that will begin Thursday, February 2. Class hours will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday night through March 23. Participants do not have to be a resident of Douglas to attend this course. It is open to anyone over 18 years of age. Registration deadline is January 27, 2017. Registration forms are available from the Douglas Police Department or contact Commander Bart McCulloch at 912-384-2222 Ext. 3616 for more information. – Submitted

Congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Bennett for being named Indian Creek’s Employee of the Month for November! Mrs. Bennett continuously places students first each day. Every child believes they are her favorite because she makes them feel that they are. Mrs. Bennett is a great role model for students and teachers alike, and we appreciate the hard work she does for all of our students and staff! Mrs. Greta Grantham was named ICE Employee of the Month for December 2016! Mrs. Grantham always goes the extra mile to meet the needs of her students as well as helping fellow staff…

First Academy is pleased to recognize those students in grades 1-5 who have earned academic honors for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being on the Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain a 90 or above per academic subject. To qualify for the Headmaster’s List, a student must maintain a 95 or above per academic subject. Biblical comprehension is included as an academic subject beginning in the second grade. FIRST ACADEMY HONOR ROLL, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR…

Mrs. Jill Pruitt. was recently named Coffee Middle School’s teacher of the month for the month of November. Congratulations, Mrs. Pruitt! – Submitted

JANUARY 4-H MEETING SCHEDULE We will be holding our in-school 4-H club meetings the week of January 9-13. The schedule is as follows: Monday-CCA (5th-8th grades), Indian Creek and Westside (5th grade); Tuesday-Eastside and Satilla (5th grade); Wednesday- Coffee Middle School C, D, & E Clusters (6th grade); Thursday-Ambrose (5th grade) and Coffee Middle School A & B Clusters (6th grade); and Friday-Broxton, Nicholls, and West Green (5th grade) and First Academy (5th & 6th grades). We will also have our after school 4-H meetings that week in the 4-H office. The Senior 4-H Club (9th-12th grades) will meet on…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a quick lunch at the Chamber office on Wednesday, January 18, and learn about how you can experience Venice, Florence and Rome November 4-11, 2017. The lunch will be held in the Chamber Conference room from 12-1 p.m. Please RSVP to Mesha Davis at 912-384-1873 or chamber @ douglasga.org. A representative from Collette Travel will be at the Chamber office on January 18 to explain details of the eight-day trip that includes nine meals. Book before March 15, 2017 and receive $200 off the trip per person. Including this discount,…

Mr. Johnnie Wayne Floyd, age 65, of Douglas passed away early Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA following a short illness. Mr. Floyd was born January 30, 1951 to the late Vernon T. Floyd and Dora Pearl Wooten Floyd. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by his father, Vernon T. Floyd and 2 brothers: Michael Floyd and Neil Floyd. He retired from Golden Poultry after 17 years of service as a Fabrication Machinist. Survivors include: 5 Children: Shannon Hay of Canton GA , Johnnie Ryan Floyd, Tara Floyd Harden, Brian Scott Ward, and…

Mrs. Betty Lou Daniel Leavens, age 71, of Douglas passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Leavens was born July 5, 1945 to the late Albert E. Daniel and the late Louise Burch Daniel. She was also preceded in death by a son, Johnny Wayne Leavens. Survivors include: Her Husband, Jerry Wayne Leavens of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter, Tammy Leavens of Douglas, GA; 3 Brothers, Gene Daniel and Stanley Daniel both of Douglas, GA and George Daniel of Fort Paine, AL; 2 Sisters, Alice Duke of Douglas, GA and Donna Shrouder of…