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610,240. 37,000. 290. 3. 1. Each of these numbers have one common theme; do you know what it is? Before the answer is revealed, let me give you a hint: National Blue and Corn Gold! Still don’t know? Well there are 610,240 FFA members in the National FFA Organization. 37,000 of these members are involved in one of the 290 FFA chapters in Georgia. This statistic ranks GA number 3 in membership with 1 common theme: THE BLUE CORDUROY JACKET! That’s right, one simple blue corduroy jacket and the National FFA Organization bonds over 610, 240 students grades 7-12 together…

The South Georgia State College Hawks (10-12) swept the Lake Michigan Red Hawks in a three-game series at home March 5-6 – 10-0, 9-3, and 13-2. SGSC’s Cayden Hatcher delivered an impressive performance on the mound as he came away with a no-hitter in game one of the series. He ended with six strikeouts and no walks while recording his momentous feat. “A no-hitter is a wonderful accomplishment for Cayden,” says SGSC Coach Jeff Timothy. “I’m not surprised based on his competiveness and strong work ethic. He has assumed the role of ace on our pitching staff this season, and…

The South Georgia State College baseball team split a home doubleheader March 3 with the junior varsity team from Point University, winning the first game 9-3 and dropping the second 5-3. In the first game of the series, SGSC jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Hawks tacked on another run in the second. Point University tied up the game in the top of the fourth, but SGSC followed with a five-run explosion. The Hawks scored on an RBI single by Stephen Cruver, a two-run single by Chase Hinson, and an RBI single…

South Georgia State College’s men’s and women’s swim teams earned NJCAA runner-up honors last week at the NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Fort Pierce, Fla. Host Indian River State College won both sides of the meet for the 43rd year in a row. On the women’s side, SGSC took second place and Monroe Community College was third. For the men, SGSC was second and Iowa Central Community College placed third. SGSC swim coach CM Jenkins received the 2016 Women’s Swimming and Diving National Coach of the Year award. “I am extremely honored to have our team experience this much…

Mrs. Carolyn Cady Wright, age 71, of Douglas, GA passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA on Friday, March 4, 2016. Mrs. Wright was born in Jacksonville, FL on May 29, 1944 to the late Paul Devere Cady and Annie Mae Little Cady.Mrs. Wright was a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church since February 1967, a retired RN from Coffee Regional Medical Center after 261/2 years of dedicated service, worked with the Coffee County Kidney Foundation, Bethany Hospice volunteer, sang as Cady Sisters at dedications, funerals, homecomings and political gatherings. Her teacher, Mrs. Maude Gillis,…

Bring your camera and your basket to the Annual Tiny Tot Egg Hunt Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at JC Adams Municipal Park Soccer Field for children ages 1 to 7. The Easter Bunny and Fire Pup will be on site from 10 to 10:45 a.m. to visit and take photos with the children. Everyone is asked to arrive early since the hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp and does not last more than a few minutes. “We are glad to be able to host this annual event for the children of Douglas and Coffee County,” says Gina Gibbs,…

Mary Elizabeth Thrift, age 63, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at University of Florida Health in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Thrift was born on August 18, 1952, in Alma, GA to the late Daniel Douglas and Genell Carter Douglas. Survivors include: her husband, Alton Leonard Thrift of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Nicole Thrift (Luke) Christian and Lori Beth (Randall) Peterson both of Douglas, GA; son, David Leonard (Amber) Thrift of Nicholls, GA; two brothers, Fred Douglas of Douglas, GA and D.A. Douglas of Baxley, GA; four sisters, Loyce Marie Chapman of Ashburn,…

The City of Douglas would like to invite the public to Govdeals.com to browse, shop, and purchase surplus items posted by the city and other government agencies. The site is an auction site and lists everything from A-Z ranging from automobiles to woodworking equipment. The purchasing department for the City of Douglas inventories and is responsible for the disposing/selling of surplus equipment and supplies through Govdeals. Items that are deemed surplus by the mayor and commission are sold online on a regular basis throughout the year. Surplus items are items that are no longer useable for service by the City…

First Academy will host an open house Thursday, March 10 for prospective Pre-K and Kindergarten families at 5:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Chapel. The open house will be for all current three-year-old and Pre-K families, along with any new prospective families in the community. Attendees are asked to park in the Salvation Army parking lot, and the chapel is located directly across the street. An overview of programs offered will be given, along with a question and answer session. The open house should not last longer than 45 minutes. – Submitted

Mrs. Teresa Hutto Hester, age 61, of Axson passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following an extended illness. She was born April 20, 1954 to the late Rev. Talmadge Hutto and the late Lois Marie Bryant Hutto. Survivors include: Her Husband, George Raymond Hester, Jr. of Axson, GA; 1 Daughter, Shanna (Chris) Raulerson of Douglas, GA; 1 Son, Shawn (Brandi) Hester of Douglas, GA; 2 Sisters, Dianne (Jimmy) Troupe, and Wanda (David) Medders, all of Douglas, GA; 1 Brother, Anthony Buddy (Emily) Hutto of Jeff Davis County; 4 Grandchildren, Tyler Grantham, Will Raulerson,…