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The Coffee County School System will be conducting a substitute teacher workshop Wednesday, February 10, from 8 a.m. to noon in the auditorium of the Professional Learning Center, 1303 S. Peterson Avenue, adjacent to the board of education. If you are interested in working as a substitute teacher, stop by the Coffee County Board of Education beginning Monday, Jan. 11, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and pick up an application packet. The school system does offer flexible hours, a daily rate of pay, selection of schools and levels, along with opportunities leading to full-time employment with the…

Members of Coffee Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) volunteered to ring the bell during the Salvation Army’s kettle drive over the holidays. Membership in NJHS is by invitation only and based on a cumulative grade point average of 96.00 or higher the previous school year, leadership, scholarship, service, character, and citizenship. – Submitted

Elijah Hursey, age 93, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hursey was born on September 2, 1922, in Douglas, GA to the late Norman Hursey and Carrie Bell Kelly Hursey. Mr. Hursey was a WWII Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion and a Deacon of First Baptist Church. Mr. Hursey was a retired independent insurance agent. Survivors include: his wife, Rebecca Geraldine Hursey of Douglas, GA; daughter, Marsha (Reggie) Gilliard of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, Chad Gilliard and Kelly Gilliard both…

The South Georgia State College Hawks scored the first 18 points Saturday afternoon on their way to a 114-83 win over Handle It Prep Academy. “It was good to shake off the dust from the holidays and get back out on the floor, especially given that we’re about to really get into our conference schedule,” said Head Coach Cory Baldwin. The Hawks (12-3, 0-2) had six players finish in double digits. Tyrone Sam led all scorers with 26 points and three rebounds. Russell Keyhea, Richard Love, Jr., and Dunavon Robinson each had 11 points, while Andre Elam and Zaquavion Smith…

Stephen Terrell Goodman, Jr., age 27, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, following a brief illness. Mr. Goodman was born on February 23, 1988, in Valdosta, GA to Stephen Terrell Goodman, Sr. and Krystal Michelle Arthur Vining. Survivors include: his two children, Harli Rayne Goodman and Alyssia Brooke Goodman both of Douglas, GA; mother, Krystal Vining of Douglas, GA; father, Stephen T. (Brittany) Goodman of Douglas, GA; sister, Kimberly Goodman (Cameron) Fender of Valdosta, GA; two brothers, James Ethan Yawn and Clayton Ray Yawn both of Jacksonville, GA; girlfriend, Karla Adams of Douglas, GA; grandmothers, Dot…

Cloteal Hutto Lott, age 79, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was born on July 4, 1936, in Douglas, GA to the late Malcolm Hutto and Duncan Wright Hutto. Survivors include: her son, Alfred Lott, Jr., of Broxton, GA; three daughters, Brenda Lott Williamson of Douglas, GA, Pam Lott of Douglas, GA and Mary Lynn Lott Harrison of Douglas, GA; one grandchild, Kara Harrison, of Douglas, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Lott, Sr., a daughter, Mary Ann Lott, and a grandson Micah…

William Shane Bowen, age 33, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, following a short illness. Mr. Bowen was born on September 1, 1982, in Douglas, GA to Peggy Katrece Cato Duel and the late Randal Bowen. Survivors include: his daughter, Mahaley Bowen of Douglas, GA; son Caden Tawater of Lukewood, WA; mother, Peggy Katrece Cato (Lawrence) Duel of Douglas, GA; brother, Kyle Bowen of Douglas, GA; sister, Scotti Bowen of Atlanta, NY; half sister, Kristi Bowen of Hazlehurst, GA; grandparents, Raymond and Peggy Cato of Douglas, GA and Calvin and Lataine Bowen of Nicholls, GA; several…

If you received the gift of a canoe, kayak or paddleboard this holiday season, you’re in luck. Georgia River Network (GRN) has dialed up the perfect test paddle for your new ride: a two-day paddle/camping adventure on south Georgia’s Satilla River set for April 2-3. Registration for the event opens online Dec. 30 at http://www.garivers.org/paddle_georgia/springonthesatilla.html. The statewide river advocacy group is hosting Paddle Georgia–Spring on the Satilla along with local watershed group, Satilla Riverkeeper, to raise awareness about this meandering Coastal Plain river and to raise funds to help protect it. The event will also highlight Satilla Riverkeeper’s efforts to…

Ms. Revonda Gail Corbitt Kirkland, age 60, of Douglas, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015 at her residence following a short illness. Ms. Kirkland was born August 10, 1955 to the late Steve Corbitt and the late Mary Grace Wright Corbitt. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Chris B. Kirkland and Cam Kirkland both of West Green, GA; 5 Sisters: Fannie Ruth Waters of Baxley, GA, Angela Christopher of Axson, GA, Betty Lott of Broxton, GA, Glenda Corbitt and Linda Batten both of Douglas, GA; 1 Brother: Wendell Corbitt of Douglas, GA; 4 Grandchildren: Bryce Kirkland of Ambrose, GA, Kyler…