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Mr. Carl David “Dago” Mercer, age 71, of Pearson passed away suddenly Saturday morning, April 9, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1944, to the late William Dave Mercer and Elease Taylor Paul. Survivors include: His Wife: Kitty Mercer of Pearson, Ga.; 2 Sons: Michael David (Bree) Mercer of Pearson, Ga., and Mardy E. (Bridgette) Mercer of Ambrose, Ga.; His Mother: Elease Taylor Paul of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Brother: James Edward “Pete” (Dot) Mercer of Kingsland, Ga.; 1 Sister: Ann (Wilton) Spivey of Douglas, Ga., 1 Step Brother: Dennis Wright…

Mr. Joseph Morris White, age 68, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. White was born on October 7, 1947 in Waynesville, GA to the late J B White and Deilia Clements White. Survivors include his wife: Gail Taylor White of Nicholls, GA; four sons: Joe (Tammie Kay) White of Valdosta, GA; Mickey White of Lake Butler, GA; Stacey White of Lakeland, GA; and Levi White of Valdosta, GA; five daughters: Melissa Troupe of Nicholls, GA; Sabrina Troupe of Douglas, GA; Tonya Cardona of Douglas, GA; Brandy Gillis of…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is delighted to announce Mr. Ethan Uslan, a ragtime/jazz/silent film pianist, will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 in Peterson Hall’s McGouirk Auditorium on the Douglas Campus. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Uslan is a three-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and has performed all over the United States and Europe. His jazzed-up “Für Elise” has gone viral online. Aside from solo work, Uslan has appeared with symphony orchestras, jazz bands, improv comedy groups, and even a clown show. Uslan began studying classical piano at the age of 9…

The City of Douglas Utilities Department will celebrate National Lineman Appreciation Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. This day was first recognized on April 10, 2013 by the U.S. Senate by Resolution S Res 95. The resolution recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety. The first National Lineman Appreciation Day was designated April 18, 2013. “We are very proud of the work that our City of Douglas linemen perform each day,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “When bad weather rolls in or a power outage occurs, these men roll out in their bucket…

Coffee High AP European History and AP Macroeconomics students traveled with their teacher, Cathy Latham, to New York City for Spring Break and visited many aspects of the financial markets, including the Federal Reserve Gold Vault and Wall Street. Students also had the opportunity to attend the opening bell at NASDAQ on Wednesday, March 30. The big surprise came when students met George Lopez, who rang the bell to promote his new series “Lopez” for Viacom, a member of NASDAQ. Students who went on trip were Tyler White, Sam Henkel, Harrison Barlow, Maria Hall, Angel Ortiz, Nick Freeman, Ariel Watts,…

Evelyn Louise Youngblood, age 74, of Alma, GA passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Youngblood was born on March 10, 1942, in Douglas, GA to the late Carlos Youngblood and Earnie Dean Thomas Youngblood. Survivors include: her two daughters, Karen Johnson of Nicholls, GA and Calisse (Jimmy) Owens of Maryville, TN; son, Franklin Courson of Nicholls, GA; sister, Gelene Johnson of Richland, GA; brother, Carlos Lee Youngblood, Jr. of Nicholls, GA; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Eddie…

West Green Elementary is proud to announce Mrs. Ashley Day as the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Day was selected by her peers to receive this honor in recognition of her dedication to her first grade students and West Green. Congratulations, Mrs. Day! – Submitted

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the months of February and March. Students demonstrated the character traits of fairness and dependability and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Way to go, West Green Warriors! March TRIBE Kids: Alia Marin, Daylin Owens, Seth Courson, Skylar Barnard, Henry Powell, Langston Camp, Dre Luna, Gage Creecy, Amerianna Bise, Caydance Graham, Kevin Espinoza, Tanly Hodge, Skyler Lewis, Aidan Gonzalez, Tymer Gillis, Connor Woods, Antonio Torres, Layne Powell, Caleb Bounds, and Talyn Rider. February TRIBE Kids: Dani Musgrove, Nevaeh Taft, Alan Hernandez,…

Each year, the Coffee County School System participates in the Young Author’s Writing Competition. Schools submit winners for each grade level, and the overall winners are chosen for the school district. This year, two of those overall winners were from Indian Creek Elementary School. Abbie Hill, in Mrs. Tammy Bennett’s class, wrote the winning piece for first grade entitled, “The Dream.” Georgia Hamlin, in Mrs. Peggy Luke’s class, composed the winning entry for fourth grade entitled “Long Wait.” Congratulations to both of these students and their teachers for their hard work. Principal Tamara Morgan and everyone at ICE are proud…