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Louise Kersey, age 92, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Oxton Place following an extended illness. Mrs. Kersey was born on July 29, 1923, in Stillmore, GA to the late Ged Fleming Hill and Martha Cornelia Hill. Survivors include: her daughter, Deborah Parker of Douglas, GA; son, Gerald (Elizabeth) Claxton of Savannah, GA; three grandsons, Michael Claxton of Savannah, GA, Gregory Claxton of Canton, GA and Christopher Yaughn of Douglas, GA; two granddaughters, Sherrie Schaff of McDonough, GA and Kaci Hutchison of Douglas, GA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, February…

In celebration of Black History Month, Heritage Station Museum has a special exhibit showcasing local black history memorabilia presented by Yvonne Clay. The exhibit will be on display until April 9, 2016. Heritage Station Museum is located at 219 W. Ward Street and is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heritage Station Museum features a variety of permanent exhibits commemorating local history. The Coffee County Historical Society manages the museum, coordinates programs, and conducts other history-related initiatives as a way to preserve local history. An…

Chamber of Commerce PresidentAndrea Taylor was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Andrea spoke about the mission and goals of the Douglas-Coffee Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority and gave a presentation on the economic development projects completed in the last several years and future development projects. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted

South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) baseball team defeated Thomas University (JV) 10-0 in seven innings on Feb. 18. Jalen Jackson racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Hawks (5-7). He singled in the first inning and homered in the fifth inning. Tanner Wright kept Thomas University (JV) off the scoreboard for all seven innings he was on the mound. He allowed no opposing players to cross the plate on five hits while ringing up five. The game’s lead went to the Hawks thanks to a first inning rally that saw two runs cross the plate on an error…

Coffee Middle School participated in a week-long, county-wide fundraiser (Drop a “Buck in the Bucket”) to support activities for our special needs students and teachers. This fundraiser occurs every two years. Prizes were awarded to the top three homerooms.1st Place: Donna Dixon; 2nd Place: Kelly Hutto; 3rd Place: Jarred Stevens. Special thanks to Coffee Middle School students, faculty, staff, and Principal Sherri Berry for collecting $1222. Donna Dixon’s homeroom Jarred Stevens’ homeroom – Submitted

South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) Lady Hawks softball team finished a four-game series with all wins. The Lady Hawks (8-5) took two games from USC-Salkehatchie at home Feb. 18 with scores of 3-0 and 6-3 and followed with wins of 6-1 and 9-1 Feb. 20 against Georgia Military College. A wild pitch that plated Allyson Dowdy gave the Lady Hawks the lead in the sixth inning, and they hung on to win game one 3-0. Makayla Clark had two extra-base hits for SGSC, hitting doubles in the first and fourth innings. Kimberly Gentry kept USC-Salkehatchie off the scoreboard for all…

Nine South Georgia State College student athletes signed letters of intent Feb. 3 to play soccer at the next level. Surrounded by family, friends and coaches, the athletes signed their letters on National Signing Day, officially accepting athletic scholarships offered to them by a college or university. Signees to Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn., include Laura Parsley (Arbroath, Scotland), Caroline Temple (Jacksonville, Fla.), and Melissa Carpenter, (Jacksonville, Fla.). Dalton State College signed Rachel Hardin (Augusta, Ga.), Shanelle Frederick (West Bay, Cayman Islands), Akeila Raines (Thomaston, Ga.), Lori Jimenez (Douglas, Ga.), and Jordan Bernard (Neptune Beach, Fla.). Truett McConnell College…

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour teed it up at King and Prince Golf Course in St. Simons Island, Ga. from Feb. 20-21 for the Golden Isles Junior Challenge. Once again, the weather played a huge part in keeping the scores close. Sunny skies and minimal winds allowed the players to showcase their true game. The leaders in each age group were all within three strokes or less, setting up an exciting second round. The 67-player field enjoyed the beautiful course layout, especially holes 12-15 because of its vast scenery as they stood on their own island in the middle of…

George Earl Harrell, age 63, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell was born on January 28, 1953, in Douglas, GA to Nadavah Davis Harrell and the late Tom Harrell. Survivors include: his beloved companion, Teresa McSwain; mother, Nadavah Harrell; five daughters, Kristel (Rex) Taylor, Loy (Terry) McLendon, Joy Taft, Rebecca (Jason) Sapp and Christie (Jesse) Roberts; three sons, Christopher (Janet) Harrell, Jason (Amanda) McSwain and David (Jessica) McSwain; two sisters, Diane (Vernon) Miller and Tommaline (Robert) Jones; twenty-one grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.…

Louise Beasley Carver, age 66, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Carver was born on December 3, 1949, in Douglas, GA to the late Preston Beasley and Doris Odum Beasley. Survivors include: her daughter, Shonda (Mark) Merritt of Ambrose, GA; son, Preston (Mike Massengill) Carver of Aurora, MO; four grandchildren, Trista Merritt of Ambrose, GA, Brady Merritt of Ambrose, GA, Zenan Merritt, and Colt Carver of Douglas, GA; five brothers, Homer Beasley of Broxton, GA, Herman Beasley of Douglas, GA, Tommy Beasley of Broxton, GA,…