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Raymond Carver, age 64, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Carver was born on March 23, 1951, in Coffee County, GA to the late Chester Carver and Aline Story Carver. Survivors include: his wife, Angela L. Carver of Douglas, GA; son, Michael (Tara) Carver of Douglas, GA; daughter, Ellie Carver of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel Carver and parents-in-law, Oswald and Evelyn F. Lott. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, February…

Jack Aubrey Mobley, age 76, of Broxton, GA passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Mobley was born on January 16, 1940, in Coffee County, GA to the late John Buford Mobley and Viola Nora Day Mobley. Survivors include: his wife, Geneva Mobley of Broxton, GA; two sons, John (Lisa) Mobley of Bishop, GA and Jeff (Michelle) Mobley of Covington, GA; four grandchildren, Jacob Mobley, Morgan Mobley, Brett Mobley and Jarrett Mobley; sister, Elsie Taylor of Pridgen, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death…

High school students have opportunities now to experience careers first hand through the schools’ Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Wiregrass has been honoring the area teachers, students and administrators the month of February because of its designation as National Career Technical and Agriculture Education (CTAE) month. High schools offer their students many CTAE or career based program options, and Wiregrass is able to partner with these schools to provide additional classes or programs. In celebration of CTAE month, Wiregrass’ high school coordinators have been visiting each high school during the schools’ lunch shifts and have presented each school…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of March for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or contact via e-mail at macomberj @ srlsys.org. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years of age! Come and audition for a public service announcement to possibly be played on the radio! Auditions will be held at all locations in Douglas, Broxton, Ambrose, Pearson, Willacoochee, and Nicholls…

Little Miss Kinslee Renee Anderson, age 0, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Little Miss Anderson was born on February 23, 2016, in Douglas, GA to Daniel Lee Anderson and Angel Renee Croft Anderson. Survivors include: her parents: Daniel and Angel Anderson of Douglas, GA; sister, Aubree Faye Anderson of Douglas, GA; maternal grandparents: Brandi Steverson of Douglas, GA and Lee Steverson of Douglas, GA; paternal grandparents, Janet Mobley of Nicholls, GA and Gary Anderson, Jr. of Pearson, GA; great-grandparents, Carolyn Hersey of Austell, GA, Verdie and Frank Griffin of Ambrose,…

Louise Kersey, age 92, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Oxton Place following an extended illness. Mrs. Kersey was born on July 29, 1923, in Stillmore, GA to the late Ged Fleming Hill and Martha Cornelia Hill. Survivors include: her daughter, Deborah Parker of Douglas, GA; son, Gerald (Elizabeth) Claxton of Savannah, GA; three grandsons, Michael Claxton of Savannah, GA, Gregory Claxton of Canton, GA and Christopher Yaughn of Douglas, GA; two granddaughters, Sherrie Schaff of McDonough, GA and Kaci Hutchison of Douglas, GA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, February…

In celebration of Black History Month, Heritage Station Museum has a special exhibit showcasing local black history memorabilia presented by Yvonne Clay. The exhibit will be on display until April 9, 2016. Heritage Station Museum is located at 219 W. Ward Street and is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heritage Station Museum features a variety of permanent exhibits commemorating local history. The Coffee County Historical Society manages the museum, coordinates programs, and conducts other history-related initiatives as a way to preserve local history. An…

Chamber of Commerce PresidentAndrea Taylor was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Andrea spoke about the mission and goals of the Douglas-Coffee Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority and gave a presentation on the economic development projects completed in the last several years and future development projects. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted

South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) baseball team defeated Thomas University (JV) 10-0 in seven innings on Feb. 18. Jalen Jackson racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Hawks (5-7). He singled in the first inning and homered in the fifth inning. Tanner Wright kept Thomas University (JV) off the scoreboard for all seven innings he was on the mound. He allowed no opposing players to cross the plate on five hits while ringing up five. The game’s lead went to the Hawks thanks to a first inning rally that saw two runs cross the plate on an error…