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Beverly Johns recently attended the Council of Probate Court Judges Spring Conference. This Conference is sponsored by the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education and was held at Sea Palms Resort and Conference Center for Continuing Education in St. Simons Island on April 18-21. The judges attended judicial training courses, covering topics including: Weapons Carry License Issuance, Ethical Issues in Litigation and Legal Counsel, Overview of the updated edition of the Probate Judges’ Benchbook, Mental Health Law, Procedural Rules of the JQC, Civil Procedure, Due Process Fundamentals, Case Law Updates and Court Security Issues. The Council of Probate Court Judges is…

Students from South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) School of Nursing recently participated in a Teen Maze at Pierce County Middle School (PCMS). Some of the nursing students conducted educational presentations about positive and negative peer pressure, character, and abstinence. Other roles included serving as guides through the 12-station maze and providing hospitality to all event volunteers. SGSC Assistant Professor of Nursing Lauren Thornton said the PCMS administration and a representative from the Southeast Health District “commended the students on their leadership and involvement with the Teen Maze.” For more information about SGSC’s School of Nursing, call (912) 260-4356 or email…

Congratulations to Yolanda Daniels, who was recently recognized as Ambrose Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Daniels teaches 5th grade Math at Ambrose and was selected by her peers for the distinguished honor. This is her 10th year of teaching. As stated by a coworker, “Mrs. Daniels is respectful, responsible and a role model.” She is dedicated to the education profession and often tutors children within the community after school. Mrs. Daniels is married to Aveary Daniels. – Submitted

Coffee Middle School is privileged to have a fabulous group of ladies who handle everything at CMS! Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Pictured above are Emma Harper, Teresa Spivey, Lynn Meeks, Jan Stevens, April Adams, Aimee Robinson, Amy Guess, and Edwina Harrell. – Submitted

Mr. Wilbert C. Rowell, age 79, of Douglas, GA died peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center with his two daughters and sister by his side. Mr. Rowell was born on April 18, 1937, in Nicholls, GA to the late Bartow Rowell and Ava Lee Mathis Rowell. Survivors include: his two daughters, Margaret (Robert) Lilly of Conyers, GA and Janis (Gene) Farris of Milledgeville, GA; son, Chris (Meg) Campbell of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Evelyn Thigpen of Pearson, GA and Laveen (Ronnie) Lee of Alma, GA; three grandsons, Lee Merritt, Cory Merritt and Dewayne Story, two…

Kay Paulk Aldridge, age 71, of Willacoochee, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Aldridge was born on May 6, 1944, in Ocilla, GA to the late Jacob Paulk and Mary Griner Paulk. Survivors include: her two sons, Troy (Lisa) Aldridge and Bryan Aldridge; three grandsons, Gage Aldridge, Drew Aldridge and Jim Aldridge; granddaughter, Kayla Aldridge; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Aldridge; granddaughter, Lauren Aldridge; and sister, Mary Jake Bridges. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6:00…

The City of Douglas Public Works Department held the 2016 Great American Cleanup on Saturday April 16, 2016 to kickoff Georgia Cities Week. Approximately 30 volunteers helped to cleanup North Madison Avenue Park by collecting litter, trimming bushes, raking and picking up debris, along with cleaning the parking lot and shelter. After the cleanup, volunteers received Great American Cleanup participation certificates and were treated to a cook-out complete with all the trimmings. Thanks to all the volunteers and everyone who came out and supported this cleanup event in Douglas. – Submitted

Coffee Middle School students have been busy preparing for Relay for Life this weekend! CMS sends a special “thanks” to Coats and Clark for the generous donation of yarn. – Submitted

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce that its spring 2016 commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. on the Douglas Campus and Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. on the Waycross Campus. The Douglas Campus ceremony will be held on the lawn in front of Peterson Hall. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Wellness Center Gymnasium. Please be advised that West College Park Drive on the Douglas Campus will be closed May 5 from 7 a.m. until noon. The Waycross Campus ceremony will be held in…