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New Coney, Texas, may be losing a soccer standout, but Douglas, Ga., has gained one in recent weeks. Samantha Rouse decided to bring her talents from Texas to Georgia by signing to play with the South Georgia State College Lady Hawks in the fall of 2016. A leader on the field and in the classroom at Splendora High School in Splendora, Texas, Rouse graduated as a dual credit student in the top 15% of her class and maintained honor roll throughout high school. Rouse earned numerous honors during her time at Splendora. She played varsity soccer four years and was…

Coffee Middle School raised over $1,000 last school year by clipping Box Tops. Some of this money was used to purchase $25 Wal-Mart gift cards for our new teachers as they begin the 2016–2017 school year. Pictured above are: back row – Cheryl Skipper, Cam Newmans, Telvin Thomas, Charlene Smith, Lynn Meeks, Amanda Youngblood, CleeAnn Carver, Antwon Wells, Vick Sims, Qwaima Clark, and Box Tops Coordinator Scottie Adams; front row – Vanessa Harper, Cara Bennett, Brittany DeCosta, Juliana Bishop, and Melissa Daniels. (Not pictured – Dylan Thomas, Georgeann Sapp, and Amanda Clement) Congratulations on your new jobs, and we welcome…

Louree Ward, age 80, of Broxton, GA passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Bacon County Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Ward was born on November 1, 1935, in Douglas, GA to the late James Vinson Yarberry and Lou Alice Graves Yarberry. Survivors include: her two daughters, Lisa Ward (Alfred) Kaussen of Douglas, GA and Barbara Ward (Buddy) Stevens of West Green, GA; son, Ray (Linda) Ward of West Green, GA; three sisters, Carolyn (Dobbie) Bennett of Douglas, GA, Dorothy Williams of Douglas, GA, and Jeanette (Billy) Sapp of Douglas, GA; brother, Ralph (Lydia) Yarberry of Douglas, GA;…

Satilla Regional Library System welcomed Bright Star Touring Theatre to the Douglas-Coffee County and Pearson Public Libraries this week to perform the show, The Greatest: Sports Heroes from A-Z. The performers gave various examples of sports heroes from A-Z and opportunities for questions. They also encouraged the children to keep trying and never give up on their dreams. It was a fun and amusing performance for all that attended. This was the final Summer Reading Program performance for 2016 at Satilla Regional Library System. Thank you to all that attended and supported our Summer Reading Program this year. For more…

James Hoyt Hope, age 69, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hope was born on January 29, 1947, in Ambrose, GA to the late Benjamin Hoyt Hope and Eunice Day Hope. Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Carelock of Ambrose, GA; two daughters, Angela Joyner of Tifton, GA and Cathy Walsh of Douglas, GA; sister, Joyce Carver of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Jeanette Paulk and Juanita Batten. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 30, 2016…

The fall 2016 semester is quickly approaching, and South Georgia State College (SGSC) is gearing up for an exciting academic year. Classes begin Monday, August 15, 2016, at the Douglas and Waycross Campuses. The Entry Program in Valdosta will also begin classes on August 15, 2016, and the Entry Program in Americus will begin classes on August 17, 2016. Time is quickly running out; now is the time to complete the application process if it hasn’t already been done. Students who have already registered for classes will need to make payment arrangements before the deadline of Thursday, August 4 at…

Abby Spivey, University of Georgia pharmacy student, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the CRMC Diabetes Support Group on Monday, August 8, at 5:30 pm in the CRMC classrooms. Her topic will be “Diabetes Medication Safety and Common Drug Interactions.” The public is invited to attend this informative session. For more information, please call Coffee Regional’s Education Department at 384-1900, Ext. 6930. – Submitted

Hershell Terry Burch, age 46, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Burch was born in Hazlehurst, GA on August 9, 1969 to Will Burch, Sr. and the late Linda Walls Burch. Survivors include: his wife, Carey Burch of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Coey Burch of Hazlehurst, GA; two sons, Buck Burch and Scott Burch both of Nicholls, GA; granddaughter, Ella Grace McCall of Hazlehurst, GA; parents, Willie Burch and Glenda Burch of West Green, GA; two step brothers, Dale (Janet) Lightsey of Augusta, GA and Don…

Eastside Elementary School would like to thank Mr. Kevin Davis with ESG (Environmental Services Group-City of Douglas Water/Waste) along with one of our bus drivers, Mr. Richard Hutchison, for their generous donation of book bags and school supplies. – Submitted