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Angie O’Steen, a registered nurse, family farmer, and community leader, has qualified to run for the state House of Representatives District 169 seat. Monday afternoon, O’Steen released the following statement: “After receiving numerous phone calls and texts, seeking wise counsel, and a whole lot of prayer, I’m excited and proud to officially announce my candidacy for House District 169. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue Clay Pirkle’s extraordinary work to fight for Coffee, Irwin, Turner and Tift counties. As your Representative, I will fight for our South Georgia conservative values and work to lower costs, improve rural…
Ms. Moveline Revis Smith, age 80, of Ambrose passed away Friday evening, March 8, 2024, at the Landings, following an extended illness. She was born December 7, 1943 to the late Andy Revis and the late Eula Griffin Revis. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Smith, a son Danny Smith and several Nieces and Nephews. Ms. Smith, a native of Fulton, Mississippi, was a homemaker, farmer, and had worked at both Spectrum Apparel as a seamtress and at Westside Elementary School as a food service assistant. Survivors include: Daughter-In-Law, Janet Smith of Ambrose,…
The Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department (DCCRPD) hosted the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) Class B 12 & Under Boys Basketball Tournament at Central Square Complex on Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2, 2024. Eight teams participated in the tournament, and the DCCPRD 12U team defeated three teams to reach the championship game against Sumter County. In the championship game, the DCCPRD All-Stars emerged victorious with a score of 76-66 against Sumter County, securing the State GRPA Class B 12 & Under Boys State Champion title. “On behalf of the City of Douglas and Parks & Recreation,…
District Attorney Marilyn Bennett announces the conviction of the driver responsible for death of 15 year-old Ella Knight and her grandmother, Debra McCarthy, in last year’s Father’s Day vehicular homicide. On June 18, 2023, Orlin Javier-Nunez, 35, a native of Honduras, was alone driving a 2016 Dodge Ram 5500 work truck for his employer, FDD Underground Utility Contractor, on Georgia Highway 23/U.S. Hwy. 301 near Trudie Road, when he left his lane swerving into oncoming traffic where Ella, age 15, was driving with a valid learner’s driving permit, with her grandmother, Debra McCarthy in the front passenger seat. Nunez hit…
Evelyn Spires Jones, age 92, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. She was born on October 13th, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Gentry W. Spires and Ola Mae Brown Spires. She attended First Congregation Christian Church when she was able. She was preceded in death by her husband Floran “Jake” Jones. Her father Gentry Spires, her mother Ola Mae Spires and two brothers Charles Spires, Thurman Spires, and one sister Colleen Spires. Her survivors are one Sister Shirley Doyle and husband Michael C. Doyle of Douglas. One brother Howard…
Joyce Anne Shannon Rewis a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with deep Irish roots, and a beloved resident of South Georgia passed away on March 07, 2024 at the age of 66. Joyce brought the spirit of the Steel City with her to the charming landscapes of South Georgia, where she created a life filled with love, warmth, and an unwavering passion for her family, friends and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joyce embraced her dual identity, proudly calling both Pittsburgh and South Georgia her home. Her love for the Pittsburgh Steelers was deeply rooted in her upbringing, and she carried that fervent…
The South Georgia State College Hawks closed out their regular season home schedule Wednesday night with a 59-50 win over the Albany Tech Titans. Kyric Davis led the Hawks (19-10, 10-5 GCAA) with a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds. Davis also had three blocked shots. Lay Davis was the only other player to score in double figures, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. Both teams struggled from the field in the first half. Albany Tech opened the game with a three-pointer and never led again during the first 20 minutes. The Titans shot 19 percent from the…
South Georgia State College made history on Tuesday, March 5 when the college announced the public phase of its first-ever comprehensive campaign. The announcement was made at kickoff events on SGSC’s Douglas and Waycross Campuses. “The Heart of South Georgia” developed through conversations with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders, focuses on two important areas that will have a direct impact on SGSC students – scholarships and out-of-classroom experiences. “This campaign will have a transformative impact on SGSC students and on this region,” said SGSC Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner. “We are excited about the lives that will be changed…
Mrs. Judy Ann Shrouder, age 70, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida following a brief illness. Judy was born June 28, 1953 in Alachua County, Florida to the late Clinton Purvis and the late Jewel Taylor Bradley. She later married the love of her life, Jerrell Shrouder. Judy devoted herself to a 21 year career as a cake decorator with Holts Bakery where she decorated cakes for hundreds of birthdays, weddings, showers and assorted parties. After a brief retirement she returned to work as manager of the…
Born in Douglas, Georgia on August 23, 1982, Matthew Christopher Paulk (Matt) died on March 5, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. “6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his…