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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

Police Chief Anthony H. (Tony) Tanner was sworn in as the new 4th Vice President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. The GACP is the organization that represents Chiefs of Police from across the State of Georgia and, as one of its duties, is responsible for the training and professional development of all Chiefs of Police. Chief Tanner is the police chief for the City of Waycross, Ga. He was appointed as chief in 2005 and continues to serve as chief. Chief Tanner’s career in law enforcement began in 1987 with the…

The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia will officially become Horizons Community Solutions on Aug. 1, 2016. Built upon the Cancer Coalition’s strong foundation, Horizons will continue the fight against cancer, but also will do even more to strengthen local communities toward greater health and productivity. Moving into its 15th year, the Cancer Coalition has been effectively changing the face of cancer in the region. In fact, the organization is now recognized nationally and statewide for its innovative programs and research – and that work will continue. “However, we realized that we must address the underlying causes of disparities in order to…

Dan Michael Merritt, age 56, of Ocilla, GA passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Pruitt Health following an extended illness. Mr. Merritt was born on September 16, 1959, in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Dan Merritt and Betty Lou Bostic Merritt. Survivors include: his son, Roman Merritt of Ambrose, GA; three sisters, Bridgette Wampler of Ambrose, GA, Dana (Jackie) Flanagan of Douglas, GA, and CeCe (Kenneth) Brigmond of Wray, GA; four brothers, Frederick (Gloria) Merritt of Douglas, GA, Darrell Merritt of Ambrose, GA, Joe (Dedra) Merritt of Douglas, GA, and Anthony (Patsy) Merritt of Douglas, GA; several nieces…

Mrs. Sandra Kay Cothern Chybicki, age 57, of Denton, GA passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Chybicki was born on October 1, 1958 in Douglas, GA to Mrs. Laverne Cothern and the late L. G. Cothern. Survivors include: Her husband: Donald Chybicki of Denton, GA; her daughter: Sandy (Brian) Hunter of Baxley, GA; her son: Andy (Cassander) Powell of West Green, GA; her mother: Laverne Cothern of Denton, GA; brother: Charlie (Norma) Adams, Warner Robins, GA; sister: Debbie Cothern, Denton, GA; six grandchildren: Nathan Powell, Cassidy Powell, Gage Powell,…

Mrs. Sylvia Odessa Crozier Bray, age 80, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Bray was born on August 1, 1935 in Douglas, GA to the late Patrick Henry Crozier and Vera Roxanne Vickers Crozier. She was preceded in death by Donald Edward Bray, three brothers, Horace Crozier, William F. Crozier and Ray Crozier, and three sisters, Susie Crozier Sutton, Bennie Crozier Stevens, and Mary Frances Crozier McDermott. Survivors include two daughters, Carla Sue (David) Temple of BonAqua, TN; Rhonda Kay (Walter) Daniel of Douglas, GA and one son,…