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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students recently brought home nine gold, three silver, and two bronze medals from SkillsUSA state competitions in Atlanta held in March. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skills service occupations, including health occupations. The SkillsUSA program hosts local, state, and national competition for students to showcase their skills learned through hands-on training in the classroom. “Wiregrass is extremely proud…

Coffee Middle School’s sixth grade faculty recently celebrated Assistant Principals Week with their Assistant Principal for Instruction Vette Stern and Assistant Principal Ben Horner. Thanks for all you do! – Submitted

The 12th District Republican Convention was held in Douglas Saturday, April 16, at Coffee Middle School. Georgia Representative Barry Fleming served as chair and U.S. Congressman Rick Allen was the keynote speaker. One hundred twenty-two delegates, alternates, and guests from all 19 counties in the 12th District came to Coffee County with the purpose of electing delegates and alternates to the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio July 18-21, 2016. Chris Papierz from Coffee County was selected as a delegate to represent the 12th District at the national convention. – Submitted

Mr. Leroy Day, age 78, of Wray passed away early Saturday morning, April 16, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Pam and Dwayne Gillis, following an extended illness. He was born January 18, 1938 to the late George H. Day and the late Annie Mae Jackson Day. Survivors include, His Wife, Margaret Smith Day of Wray, GA; 1 Daughter, Pam (Dwayne) Gillis of Douglas, GA; 1 Son, Greg Day of Douglas, GA; 4 Grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Baker, Hamp (Emily) Gillis, Justin Day, and Grant (Diana) Gillis; 4 Great Grandchildren, Ella Baker, Annaclaire Baker, Briggs Baker, and Henry Gillis; 1…

The final Delta Kappa Gamma meeting of the 2015-2016 year was held April 14. This group of female educators strives to support education. During this meeting, Kim Miller presented pens to our members who have dedicated 30+ years to the organization. Kim also presented the president’s pen to Anne Peterson for the outstanding job she is doing as president. DKG President Anne Peterson and Kim Miller – Submitted

Coffee Middle School’s Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Denise Steptoe. She has been teaching for 34 years and is very deserving of this honor. Congratulations! – Submitted

Coffee Middle School has luminaries and torches available to purchase for Relay for Life again this year. These lights will line the track at the event on April 29, and the names of your loved ones who have fought or are still fighting the cancer battle will be called out one by one to give them honor and respect. There are white bags for $5, gold bags for $25, and torches for $50. You get to keep the torch as a keepsake, and it will be delivered to you during the first week in May. Please email Jill Pruitt (jill.pruitt…

Elizabeth Renee Douglas, age 47, of Alma, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Douglas was born on June 14, 1968, in Augusta, GA to Florine Revis Mercer and the late Wilson Mercer. Survivors include: her husband, Michael Douglas of Alma, GA; mother, Florine Mercer of Ocilla, GA; son, Channing Dilling of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Henry Mercer of Ocilla, GA and Ronald Mercer of Ocilla, GA; two sisters, Susan (Bennie) Evans of Ocilla, GA and Rose (Glen) Christy of Snellville, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The family…

Gene Edward Cauley, age 77, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Cauley was born on December 17, 1938, in Douglas, GA to the late Nead Cauley and Ethel Merritt Cauley. Survivors include: his wife, Nellie Cauley of Ambrose, GA; son, Gene “Buster” Cauley of Ambrose, GA; three sisters, Geneva Carter of Douglas, GA, Geraldine Veal of Ambrose, GA and Garon (Jimmy) Smith of Broxton, GA; two grandsons, Matt (Donna) Cauley of Broxton, GA and Tyler Cauley of Ambrose, GA; two granddaughters, Candi (Brandon) Musgrove of Broxton,…