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Julius Francis Hart, age 74, of Douglas, GA passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Hospice House in Waycross, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Hart was born July 15,1941, in Pavo, GA to the late Willie Hart and the late Evie Cooper Hart Survivors include: his wife: Diantha Johnson Hart of Douglas, GA; five sons: Julius J. (Diane) Hart SR of Cedar Crossing, GA; Fc1 (sw) Charles E Hart (USNR Retired) of Lyons, GA; Robert David Lucas of Waycross, GA; Timothy R. (Sherry) Lucas of Waycross, GA and S/SGT Albert “Dusty” (Amanda) Lucas of Moody AFB of Valdosta, GA;…

Leston “Punk” Lott, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lott was born on May 3, 1930, in Douglas, GA to the late Charlie Hugh Lott and Roxie Cassandra Stapleton Lott. Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn S. Lott of Douglas, GA; daughter, Gail (Terry) Garbett of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren, Stacy (Ginger) Garbett, Trevor (Stacey) Garbett, Roxanne (Rob) Harkcom and Reagen Garbett; four great grandchildren, Trent Garbett, Bryson Garbett, Drew Harkcom and Abby Harkcom; sister-in-law, Marjorie Lott of Douglas, GA; special friends, Joanne and Russell…

Mary Ellen Kirkland, age 79, of Douglas, GA passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Kirkland was born August 5,1936, in Savannah, GA to the late Ottis Isaac Greenway and the late Wilma Audrey Sims Greenway. Survivors include: her two sons: Fred Kirkland of Douglas, GA; and Moshe Kirkland of Midville, GA; one daughter: Lynn Williams of Douglas, GA; three grandchikldren : Marry Curry, Tony Leedom and Kristina Everhart and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sims Funeral Home. Services…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of February for children and teens. For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Holiday ClosingsSatilla Regional Library will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of President’s Day. Board Games, Cards, and Puzzles for Children and TeensAll branches include an assortment of board games, cards, and puzzles that can be played at any time. Come and check one out to use at each location. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for January. These students demonstrated the character trait of fairness and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted

George Washington Carver Freshman Campus (GWCFC) had two students compete in an FFA competition held in Echols County on Jan. 26. National Organization of FFA member Dawson Adams placed first in the Sub-Area Prepared Public Speaking CDE and will advance to compete at the Area CDE in two weeks. Dawson had to prepare and recite a 4-6 minute speech about a topic related to agriculture. He chose to speak on the nuisance weed called pigweed and how today’s cotton farmers can implement various control measures to ensure a healthy and sustainable cotton crop. Katie Burch also represented GWCFC at the…

GBI Director Vernon Keenan is pleased to announce the release of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel’s 2014 annual report. This report summarizes the Child Fatality Review Panel’s analyses of child deaths occurring in Georgia during 2014. Cooperation of the various agencies conducting investigations and gathering data concerning child deaths continues to improve, which has increased the quality of information the Panel has reviewed. In 2014, a total of 503 child deaths were deemed reviewable by death certificate data. A child’s death is eligible for review when the death is sudden, unexpected, unexplained, suspicious, or attributed to unusual circumstances. Every county in Georgia has a…

April Thomason of Coffee County Family Connection was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. April explained what Family Connection is and what it does for the families and the youth of Coffee County. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted

Emory J. Knight, age 68, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Knight was born on February 15, 1947, in Douglas, GA to Tempa Harper Knight and the late Jesse Monroe Knight. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Jean Jewell Knight of Broxton, GA; two daughters, Maggie (Clint) Winters of Broxton, GA and Tracey (Tony) Roberson of Broxton, GA; son, Stephen (Kandi) Knight of Broxton, GA; mother, Tempa Knight of Broxton, GA; two brothers, Joel Knight of Defuniak Springs, FL and Marvin Knight of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren; three great…