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The South Georgia State College baseball team (27-17, 12-5) beat Gordon State in Barnesville, Ga., Tuesday by a score of 6-3. Connor Durden led the Hawks by going 2-for-5 on the day. He doubled in the third inning to post the first two runs of the game. Two more runs came across the plate in the fourth inning for the Hawks. SGSC pushed across one run in the sixth on an RBI single by Stephan Cruver, bringing home Chase Hinson. Zack Rafuse was credited with the win. He allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings while striking out one, walking…

Pong Holton was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, April 19, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Holton spoke about the Wiregrass Artist Guild of Douglas. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted

Indian Creek Elementary School Cardinals are pumped and ready for the Georgia Milestones Assessment System! We are “Dreaming Big!” Many thanks to the Creek Choir and the Coffee High School cheerleaders for cheering us on to success! – Submitted

Earl Lowell Brice, Jr., age 79 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Brice was born on May 24, 1936, in McRae to the late Earl Lowell Brice, Sr. and Rebecca Brooks Brice. Survivors include his wife, Mary Brice of Douglas; son, Thomas (Allison) Brice of Douglas; two daughters, Brooke Morgan of Douglas and Dana (Chris) Calhoun of Douglas; two sisters, Kennie (Wallis) Patch of Brandon, MS and Rebecca (John) Maypole of New Jersey; three grandsons, Brice Strob of Douglas, Taylor Brice of Douglas, and Matthew Strob of Douglas; three granddaughters,…

Joyce B. Smith, age 82, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on May 8, 1933, in Hazlehurst, GA to the late James Freddie Burkett and Dora Alexander Burkett. Survivors include: her two daughters, Dorothy (Curtis) Porter of Douglas, GA and Mary (Wade) King of Abbeville, GA; three sons, Randall (Sue) Smith of Douglas, GA, Johnny (Connie) Smith of Douglas, GA and James (Elaine H) Smith of Douglas, GA; brother, James Burkett of Douglas, GA; fourteen grandchildren; two nephews, Ricky Burkett of Douglas, GA and Wayne…

Betty Ruth Whitley, age 82, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Whitley was born on January 26, 1934, to the late Johnny Whitley and Beulah Whitley. Survivors include: her nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Mark Mercer officiating. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The City of Douglas honored linemen in the utilities department with a luncheon on Tuesday, April 19, for National Lineman Appreciation Day. “The City of Douglas is truly blessed to have a great crew of men keeping the lights on for our customers. These guys are faithful, rain or shine, and take their calling very seriously. Whether they are working in the City of Douglas or helping restore power in another community, these guys do it with pride. Thanks for all you do,” (Quote from the City Manager,Terrell Jacobs and Utilities Director, Mike Hudson) – Submitted

Indian Creek students have beauty, style, grace, personality, and lots of talent. The Mr. and Mrs. Indian Creek Pageant and Talent Show was a fun evening for all who attended. Proceeds from this event will be used in the Pre-K program. – Submitted

The City of Douglas invites residents in Douglas and Coffee County to join the race on www.cMEcompete.com and get active in our community. Active Georgia is an innovative program, in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association, highlighting community health, community programs and personal stories of accomplishments. Participant accomplishments earn points which roll up to our City – County total. “This is a unique way to socially connect with residents and businesses in our community,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs. “We have an active community, and we want our Georgia partners to know that we support healthy initiatives for our residents.”…

For the second year in a row, a South Georgia State College (SGSC) basketball player has been named to the NJCAA All-American Team. Tyrone Sam, a 6’6” sophomore from Roswell, Ga., was a second team selection. He follows former teammate Jovante’ Spivey who was a first team selection last season. “I am excited for Tyrone,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “This is awesome exposure for him and SGSC. Having back-to-back All-Americans is more than I could have imagined as a head coach.” Sam credited his teammates and coaches for his success. “My coaches and teammates pushed me all year to…