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The South Georgia State College Lady Hawks (17-6, 3-1) hosted the Georgia Highlands Chargers in a conference matchup March 20 in Douglas. The Lady Hawks defeated the Chargers in game one by a score of 4-0 but fell behind in the seventh inning of game two to end with a 4-2 loss. In the opening game, SGSC’s Makayla Clark went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run in the first inning and a single in the fifth. SGSC also posted a run in the second on a walk by Halie Pearce, plating Marcy Chancey. Samantha Hays kept Georgia Highlands off the…

Coffee Middle School congratulates our 3rd Nine Weeks iPod Winners! These students were nominated by grade level and connections teachers based on three categories: character, most improved, and academics. The winners of these categories are (6th grade): Anthony Gaskin, Thomas Chaney, and Joanna Rogers; (7th grade): Gisel Castro, Jaliyah McGinity, and Andrew Johnson; (8th grade): Quincy Johnson, Tania Garcia, and Jade Sutton; (Connections): Hunter Milhollin, Morgan Harris, and Maleah Martin. Keep up the good work! – Submitted

Pictured above are the George Washington Carver Freshman Campus students of the week for March 14-18: Johnny McFatten, Ashley Johns, and Addie Johnson. Congratulations! – Submitted

The City of Douglas Main Street has been nominated to participate in the America’s Main Streets Contest. Main Streets are the heartbeat of America’s cities and towns. They play an important part in the long-term success of communities and help build a sense of place. When Main Streets are strong, so are the communities that surround them. The goal of the America’s Main Streets Contest is to help promote the importance and strong economic benefits of these Main Streets and the small businesses that help them thrive. The winning Main Street will receive $25,000 in cash and related prizes to …

Wynona Sarah Davis, age 75, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Davis was born on December 15, 1940, in Cartersville, GA to the late Robert McConnell and Carrie Hughes Davis McConnell. Survivors include: her two brothers, Troy (Joyce) McConnell of Valdosta, GA and Eugene (Ina) McConnell of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Amanda (Jason) Chauncey of Douglas, GA, April Davis of Douglas, GA, Elijah Davis of Norton, VA and Gabriel Davis of Norton, VA; several nieces and nephews . She was preceded in death by her husband,…

Robert Hope (Bob) Hulsey passed away March 15 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A long-time resident of Decatur, GA, Bob was moved to Gardens of Roswell memory care facility in July of 2015, when caring for him at home was no longer possible. Bob was born on June 29, 1931, to Hope and Ruby Hulsey of Douglas, GA. He attended Douglas City Schools where he lettered in both track and football. Bob was President of his high school’s junior class and Vice-President of the senior class. In 1950, immediately following high school, Bob enlisted in the Air Force, in…

Congratulations to Mrs. Julie Anderson, who was recently named Coffee Middle School’s teacher of the month for the month of February. Mrs. Anderson is pictured above with CMS Principal Sherri Berry. – Submitted

Douglas city commissioners recently approved a private fire hydrant ordinance created to address fire hydrants located on private property. A private fire hydrant is a valved connection to a water main for the purpose of supplying water to a fire hose or other fire protection apparatus and is not located within the right of way of the City of Douglas. The purpose of the ordinance is to provide standards and requirements for the inspection, testing, maintenance, correction and repair of fire hydrants located on private property within the city limits. In the event of fire or other emergency, this will…

Coffee County, Georgia, and the City of Douglas are seeking a person to fill the position of Public Defender for the State Court of Coffee County, Juvenile Court and the Municipal Court for the City of Douglas, Georgia. Anyone wishing to be considered for the position, should submit a resume to: Wesley Vickers, Coffee County Manager, 101 S. Peterson Avenue Douglas, Georgia 31533. All persons should be members of the State Bar of Georgia and in good standing. All resumes must be received on or before April 8, 2016. Coffee County, Georgia and the City Of Douglas are Equal Opportunity…