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Billy D. Sapp, age 68, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Sapp was born on December 29, 1947, in Douglas, GA to the late Reason Sapp and Doll Matilda Lamb Sapp. Survivors include: his wife, Jeannette Yarberry Sapp of Nicholls, GA; two sons, Larry Sapp of Douglas, GA and Kevin Sapp of Douglas, GA; sister, Bertie Gray of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren, Blake Sapp of Douglas, GA, Tyler Sapp of Hazlehurst, GA, and Kaylee Sapp of Hazlehurst, GA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in…

The school year has gotten off to a great start in Coffee County Pre-K, and students are learning and adjusting to their first year of school. Eastside students in Ms. Beverly Barbaree, Mrs. Susan Carver and Mrs. Paige Williams’ classes recently enjoyed their “first” ride on a Coffee County school bus. The students learned important bus safety rules and are prepared and ready to take an educational field trip adventure soon. Thanks to Ms.Wanda Burkett for the use of her bus and to Ms. Debbie Reliford for assisting with teaching the children about bus safety. Please remember to watch carefully…

South Central Primary Care Center Inc. is providing Pearson, GA with a new up to date and spacious health care center. On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 South Central Primary Care hosted a grand opening to celebrate their new clinic located at 640 N. Main Street. Community leaders and citizens of the local area were invited to tour the newly renovated building, meet the staff, and schedule appointments. With the new building, South Central Primary Care’s staff will be able to provide a more comfortable and spacious experience for all of their patients. Amanda Merritt, the nurse practitioner, welcomed community guests…

The South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival is fast approaching, and we need you! Event organizers are seeking energetic volunteers to help before and during the festival. “As with any event of this size, we are seeking willing and able citizens to sign up to volunteer to help with this event,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “We need the support of the community to help make this event function and run smoothly. Any amount of time that someone will be willing to donate will be greatly appreciated.” Volunteers are needed in several areas and at different times. Available times…

Kindergarten students at West Green Elementary School are participating in “Alphabet Boot Camp” to learn the letters of the alphabet. They are enjoying all of the fun activities planned by Mrs. Spell, Ms. Tanner, and Ms. Harrell! – Submitted

The City of Douglas and Transwaste are offering a residential Junk Drop-Off Day in August to help citizens get rid of excess trash. The upcoming date will be Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Wheeler Park, located at West Gordon Street, from 8 a.m. to noon. A dumpster will be placed at this location to offer residents a way to dispose of large, non-hazardous items and electronic items at no cost. No one will be available to help unload items, and the city is not responsible for any damages that occur during unloading. No construction material/debris or business/commercial dumping will be…

Bobby Eugene Grantham, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Grantham was born on February 1, 1939 in Douglas, GA to the late Cecil Jack Grantham, SR and the late Doris Carter Grantham. He is survived by two sons: Bobby Wayne (Rebecca Ann) Grantham, of Douglas, GA and Michael Eugene (Sandra Vickers) Grantham, of Douglas, GA; two brothers: Cecil Jack Grantham, JR of Broxton, GA and Johnny E (Kay) Grantham, of Broxton, GA; eight sisters: Josephine Thurman, of Douglas, GA; Betty Ruth Whitley, of Douglas,…

The new State Route 32 bridge at Bear Creek, located in Coffee County about four miles southwest of Ambrose, opened to traffic Wednesday evening. The old bridge was built in 1955, and Georgia DOT recommended replacing it because the deck was in poor condition due to cracking and deterioration. The new bridge is wider and meets current Georgia DOT guidelines. Traffic was moved to an adjacent detour bridge in March for construction. The contractor is East Coast Asphalt LLC of Douglas, and the construction cost is $2.79 million. – Submitted

Students of the Coffee County School System will not attend school on Friday, August 19. Teachers and staff will be participating in professional development that day. Students will return to school on Monday, August 22. – Submitted