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Robert Michael Sayer, age 55, of Wray, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2015, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Sayer was born on November 14, 1959, in Douglas, GA to Robert Sayer and the late Doris Lewis Sayer. Survivors include: his two sons, Jacob Sayer and Elijah Sayer both of Douglas, GA; father, Robert Sayer of Wray, GA; grandson, Jackson Sayer of Hazlehurst, GA; sister, Rose (Carlton) Dorminey of Ambrose, GA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Deberry Baptist Church…

Betty Joe Williams, age 79, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born on March 13, 1936, in Waycross, GA to the late Charlie Eldridge Williams and Electa Minix Williams. Survivors include: her daughter, Pamela Sue Harper of Ambrose, GA; two sons, Tommy Edward Williams of Ambrose, GA and Jimmy (Joann) Williams of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Melvin Buddy Williams of Winter Haven, FL and Carl Williams of Waycross, GA; sister, Margie Taylor of Douglas, GA; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She…

Douglas “Doug” Sheffield, age 72, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2015, at Southern Senior Living following an extended illness. Mr. Sheffield was born on January 25, 1943, in Smithville, MS to the late Samuel Aderson Sheffield and Willie Bell Vines Sheffield. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Sheffield of Douglas, GA; four sisters, Sue S. (Donnie) Harper of Douglas, GA, Shirley (Dennis) Cato of Broxton, GA, Paula (Bob) Decamp of Douglas, GA, and Donna Ray of Dayton, OH; two brothers, David (Robin) Sheffield of Jacksonville, FL and Mike (Terri) Sheffield of Douglas, GA; several nieces and nephews;…

South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) Tyrone Sam has been named the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association’s (GCAA) Player of the Week for week one of the 2015-2016 basketball season. A sophomore from Roswell, Ga., Sam finished with 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals in the season opener Oct. 31 against Middle Georgia Prep. The Hawks (2-0) host TAAG Academy this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. – Submitted

First Academy is pleased to announce the fifth annual Pirates and Princesses event to be held in Douglas. On Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m., the Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) will host Pirates, Princesses and Popcorn. Kids will enjoy popcorn, drinks, and a candy bar while having an autograph session meet-and-greet with almost 30 characters including Disney princesses, Spiderman, Mickey, Minnie, Olaf, Minions, super heroes, Winnie the Pooh, Jake (Neverland Pirates) and many more. Tickets are on sale for $8 now in the First Academy office at First Baptist Church. Call (912)720-5961 for more information. – Submitted

Staff and students of Westside Elementary thanked today local Cub Scout Pack 858 for recently visiting the school as a service project. The Scouts worked hard to help maintain school grounds by picking up trash on the playground and main entrance roads. This service project furthered the boys’ understanding of how we can all help the earth stay clean and green. Afterwards, they listened to the story of the Good Samaritan and had refreshments brovided by Jordan Francis, a Cub Scout in the pack. Westside Elementary appreciates the efforts and hard work these boys put in to helping to maintain…

Kyleigh Gay, a second grade student at Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary, has been awarded the Principal’s Book Club Award for Reading Counts. In order to receive this prize, students must achieve 150 points with a passing average. Kyleigh has already met this goal and continues to strive for the next prize. Each grade level has point goals set for each nine weeks. Kyleigh has already met her goal through the third nine week grading period. We are so proud of Kyleigh and the fact that she is spurring her classmates on to reach their goals. “Aiming High” is our…

The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mackenzie Bennett today as the newest member of their staff. Mackenzie is currently taking over the role as the marketing specialist. Bennett attended Cook High School where she graduated in 2010. Following high school she attended Valdosta State University. During her time at Valdosta State, Mackenzie participated in an internship with Tift Regional Medical Center with the Outreach and Development Department. In December 2014, she received her degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. She is the daughter of Candler Jr. and Sonja Bennett of Cecil, Ga. Her…