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The Coffee County School District Spelling Bee was held in the Coffee Middle School Auditorium Wednesday, February 3 at 9 a.m. After a welcome from Coffee High Counselor Angelique Austin and a reading of the rules and regulations by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bernie Evans, participants from Coffee Middle School and each of the county’s eight elementary schools began competing. Awards were presented by Mr. Tim Carswell to the winners: Bennett Bush- Champion; Carson Neely- Runner-up; Cailey Martinez- 3rd place. Closing remarks were made by Coffee Middle School Assistant Principal Rontee Barnes. A special thanks is given to the following sponsors:…

Due to the continued rain and rising water on roads, Coffee County schools will be closed for students, faculty and staff Friday, February 5. School will resume on Monday, February 8. If there are any changes over the weekend, notification will be shared with all media.

Due to recent heavy rainfall, areas of Douglas may experience flooding. Citizens are asked to use extreme caution for the next few days. If you are affected by flooding, call 912-389-3450 and a city representative will come to assess the situation and see what measures need to be taken. Citizens who see flooded areas are asked to stay clear of them and do not try to drive through flooded roadways. If you see a flooded area that needs attention, please report it immediately to the public works department at 912-389-3450, dial 311 or 912-384-3302.

We are celebrating National School Counseling Week, and CMS appreciates our counselors. Pictured are seventh grade counselor Ms. Stephanie Gooden, Principal Sherri Berry, and eighth grade counselor Mrs.Jill Pruitt. Dr. Darcy Clark is our sixth grade counselor. Thank you for all you do for the students, faculty, and staff! – Submitted

Satilla Regional Library System held their Teen Advisory Group Meeting on Saturday, January 30, at the Douglas/Coffee County Public Library. The meeting started with introductions and Mad Libs. The teens then discussed upcoming teen programming at Satilla Regional Library and offered suggestions and discussion on great teen reads for the library system. The teens played a few rounds of the game UNO, and refreshments were served. Our next Teen Advisory Group Meeting for February will be held Saturday, February 13 and 27 at 1:30 p.m. in Douglas. If you have any questions about young adult programming, please contact Julie Macomber,…

Mrs. Mary Ann Morris, age 79, of Douglas, Ga. Passed away Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016, at her Daughter’s Residence in Pearson, Ga. following an extended Illness. She was born October 31, 1936 to the late William Middleton McDonald Smith and the late Viola Elizabeth Nasworthy Smith. Survivors include: Her Husband: Buck Charles Morris of Douglas, Ga. ; 5 Daughters: Cynthia Diane Simmons of Jackson, Louisiana , Rose Mary Foret and Karen Dee Black both of Pearson, Ga. ,Connie Sue Noles of Tallahassee, Fl. and Theresa Christine Mancil of Douglas, Ga.; Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends,…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Hawks did all they could in their home opener, but it wasn’t enough to get past Santa Fe, as the Hawks lost both games. In the first game of the series, Zack Rafuse paced the Hawks at the plate and went 1-1 to score one run. He also tripled in the seventh inning. Brett Wilcox looked sharp as he allowed Santa Fe just two hits and no earned runs. Wilcox walked none and struck out one during his three innings of work. Cayden Hatcher was charged with the loss. He lasted just four innings,…

Robby Clements, Community Education Representative, Bethany Hospice, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Clements spoke about the importance of the Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD), which is designed to make your wishes known when you are no longer capable of making health care decisions. An alternative to this is a Health Care Power of Attorney, which is done through an attorney and supersedes any AHCD. He also covered the purpose and functions of hospice care and the role of hospice in providing a “safe place” for the person…