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Kay Paulk Aldridge, age 71, of Willacoochee, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Aldridge was born on May 6, 1944, in Ocilla, GA to the late Jacob Paulk and Mary Griner Paulk. Survivors include: her two sons, Troy (Lisa) Aldridge and Bryan Aldridge; three grandsons, Gage Aldridge, Drew Aldridge and Jim Aldridge; granddaughter, Kayla Aldridge; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Aldridge; granddaughter, Lauren Aldridge; and sister, Mary Jake Bridges. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6:00…

The City of Douglas Public Works Department held the 2016 Great American Cleanup on Saturday April 16, 2016 to kickoff Georgia Cities Week. Approximately 30 volunteers helped to cleanup North Madison Avenue Park by collecting litter, trimming bushes, raking and picking up debris, along with cleaning the parking lot and shelter. After the cleanup, volunteers received Great American Cleanup participation certificates and were treated to a cook-out complete with all the trimmings. Thanks to all the volunteers and everyone who came out and supported this cleanup event in Douglas. – Submitted

Coffee Middle School students have been busy preparing for Relay for Life this weekend! CMS sends a special “thanks” to Coats and Clark for the generous donation of yarn. – Submitted

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce that its spring 2016 commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. on the Douglas Campus and Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. on the Waycross Campus. The Douglas Campus ceremony will be held on the lawn in front of Peterson Hall. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Wellness Center Gymnasium. Please be advised that West College Park Drive on the Douglas Campus will be closed May 5 from 7 a.m. until noon. The Waycross Campus ceremony will be held in…

Evelyn Jowers, age 85, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Jowers was born on April 6, 1931, in Douglas, GA to the late Virgil Morgan and Pearlie Stevens Morgan. Survivors include: her son, Donnie (Lynn) Jowers of Ambrose, GA; daughter, Patsy Revis of Ambrose, GA; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Dover. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday,…

Westside Elementary students and staff joined forces with DJ Franchize (Brooks Waldron) to get students pepped up for the GMAS test by participating in a special “Rock the Test” Pep Rally. Each grade level dressed in a “rock” time period and showed out! Students in grades 2-5 attended the pep rally and brought their own spirit. Grades 3-5 used past GMAS scores to set grade level goals for this year’s test. These goals were displayed on grade level posters and they performed a chant or song and dance to show their spirit towards rocking this GMAS. Posters and performances were…

With only a few weeks left in the regular season, the South Georgia State College Hawks are hanging on to their second place spot in the GCAA standings. SGSC (28-19, 13-7) finished a four-game series with Gordon State, tallying two wins and two losses. The Hawks traveled to Barnesville last Tuesday to beat Gordon on Gordon’s home field by a score of 6-3. Conner Durden went 2-for-5, using a single and a two-run double in the third inning to put the Hawks in an early lead. The Hawks would earn three more runs before Gordon tried to start a rally…

First Academy will be adding sixth grade for the 2016-17 school year. Classes range from one-year-olds through sixth grade this coming year with plans to expand the middle school and eventually add a high school. All registration for the 2016-17 school year is online at www.fbcdouglas.com/first-academy/registrationenrollment. Some classes have filled with waiting lists, but there are still openings in several grades and classes. First Academy is building a Christian educational legacy in Coffee County by providing a Christ-centered, academically challenging education. The focus is on developing the next generation of leaders and disciples for Christ with a Biblical worldview.…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of May for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or contact via e-mail: macomberj @ srlsys.org. Please visit our website, www.srlsys.org. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years of age! Come and audition for a public service announcement to possibly be played on the radio! Auditions will be held at all locations in Douglas, Broxton, Ambrose, Pearson,…

Mrs. Cherylene Hersey Batten, age 70, of Pearson, passed away early Sunday morning at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born March 17, 1946 to the late Fisher Hersey and the late Lavine Purvis Hersey. Survivors include Her Husband, Clinton Batten of Pearson, GA; 1 Son, Stephen Batten of Pearson, GA; 2 Grandsons, Zachery Batten of Pearson, GA and Ethan Batten of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister, Regina (Charles) Williams of Pearson, GA; 1 Brother, Kenneth (Sandy) Hersey of Douglas, GA and Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 27,…