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Chief Timothy White and the Douglas Fire Department would like to thank the business community of Douglas for their patience and corporation during the annual inspection blitz. The inspections are checks conducted by certified firemen to ensure that businesses abide by regulations which will protect them from preventable hazards. “By allowing the Douglas Fire Department to complete an inspection of a business, business owners are helping to save money on insurance and keeping customers and employees safe,” says Bryson Lott, Fire Training Officer. “Less fire hazards in your business can result in fewer injuries, which will save the business owner…

South Georgia State College baseball dropped three games over the weekend against two Florida schools. On Friday, Feb. 26, the Hawks (5-11) played the first of two games against Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Fla. The Hawks fell victim to a walk-off two run blast in the bottom of the ninth inning, handing Central Florida a 20-19 win. The Hawks came out with an early lead in the first with strong showings at the plate by Mikal Flores, Zack Refuse, Wyatt Petrey, and Sean Bryan. The game became a back-and-forth scoring contest with Central Florida responding to SGSC at…

The faculty and staff of George Washington Carver Freshman Campus congratulate our recent students of the week. Pictured above are the students of the week for Feb. 16 -19, Vanessa Gomez, DJ Foley, and Steven Smith. Our students of the week for Feb. 22 – 26, pictured below, are Brooklyn Jones, Ivan Saavedra, and Danielle Whitley. – Submitted

For the second year in a row, a South Georgia State College men’s basketball player has been named Player of the Year by the coaches of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA). Tyrone Sam, a 6’6” sophomore from Roswell, Ga., was selected for the honor Feb. 27. Sam averaged 25.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game for the Hawks (24-6, 11-5). He led the GCAA in points scored (752) and led the NJCAA in that category at one point during the season. He ultimately finished second in the nation, 15 points behind the leader. Sam has signed a…

Mrs. Levine Purvis Hersey, age 97, of Douglas passed away Saturday evening at her home, February 27, 2016, following a short illness. She was born June 11, 1918 to the late Orrian Purvis and the late Elizabeth Leavens Purvis. Survivors include: 3 Children: Regina (Rev. Charles) Williams, and Cherry (Clinton) Batten, all of Pearson, Ga., and Kenneth (Sandye) Hersey of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Sister-In-Law: Montene M. Hersey of Bonaire, Ga.; 17 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, and 36 Great Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at 10:00 A. M.,…

Mr. Alfred Lee Taylor, Jr., age 62, of West Green passed away suddenly Saturday evening, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born December 12, 1953 to the late Alfred Lee Taylor, Sr. and the late Ethel Cooper Taylor. Survivors include: His Wife: Kathy Jean Thomas Taylor of West Green, Ga.; 3 Sons: Lee (Kay) Taylor, and Michael (Stephanie) Taylor, all of Nicholls, Ga., And Daniel Taylor of West Green, Ga.; 3 Sisters: Lorraine Bookout of Douglas, Ga.; Geraldine Smith of West Green, Ga., and Irene Taylor of Jacksonville, Florida. 7 Grandchildren. Several Niece, Nephews,…

– By Georgia State Rep. Dominic LaRiccia, District 169 The House reconvened on Monday, February 22 to begin the seventh week of the 2016 legislative session. My colleagues and I had a busy and eventful week convening on the House floor every day as we worked to continue to pass important legislation in preparation for Crossover Day deadline. Now that we are more than half way through the legislative session, the days are longer; however, we are committed to passing meaningful legislation that will have a positive impact on the lives of all citizens of this great state. Among the…

Raymond Carver, age 64, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Carver was born on March 23, 1951, in Coffee County, GA to the late Chester Carver and Aline Story Carver. Survivors include: his wife, Angela L. Carver of Douglas, GA; son, Michael (Tara) Carver of Douglas, GA; daughter, Ellie Carver of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel Carver and parents-in-law, Oswald and Evelyn F. Lott. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, February…

Jack Aubrey Mobley, age 76, of Broxton, GA passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Mobley was born on January 16, 1940, in Coffee County, GA to the late John Buford Mobley and Viola Nora Day Mobley. Survivors include: his wife, Geneva Mobley of Broxton, GA; two sons, John (Lisa) Mobley of Bishop, GA and Jeff (Michelle) Mobley of Covington, GA; four grandchildren, Jacob Mobley, Morgan Mobley, Brett Mobley and Jarrett Mobley; sister, Elsie Taylor of Pridgen, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death…

High school students have opportunities now to experience careers first hand through the schools’ Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Wiregrass has been honoring the area teachers, students and administrators the month of February because of its designation as National Career Technical and Agriculture Education (CTAE) month. High schools offer their students many CTAE or career based program options, and Wiregrass is able to partner with these schools to provide additional classes or programs. In celebration of CTAE month, Wiregrass’ high school coordinators have been visiting each high school during the schools’ lunch shifts and have presented each school…