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Mr. Henry “Hank” Peter Dahm, age 78, of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 13, 2015, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, GA following an extended illness. He was born July 9, 1937 to the late Joseph Dahm and the late Crystal Lawson Dahm. Survivors include: His wife: Audrey Gillespie Dahm of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Tommy Dahm of Douglas, GA; 1 Brother: Emil Joseph Dahm of Seattle, Washington; 3 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives including a Special Nephew, Buddy Chaney of Broxton, GA. Graveside Services and Interment will be held Tuesday, December…

Mrs. Adams’s and Mrs. Leis’s kindergarten class at Eastside Elementary School had a great time recently at Greene’s Christmas Tree Farm! The students picked out the perfect tree to decorate in their classroom, and they would like to thank Mr. Greene for always welcoming them to your farm! – Submitted

The final round of the Coffee Middle School Spelling Bee was held December 11. The first place winner is Bennett Bush; second place is Cailey Martinez; third place is Dhruv Patel; and fourth place is Vinh Lai. These winners will advance to the county-wide spelling bee to be held February 4. We wish you the best in the upcoming competition! Congratulations to these four, as well as to all of the CMS participants. – Submitted

Mr. George Carroll Carver, age 70, of Douglas, passed away early Friday morning, December 11, 2015, at the Palemon Gaskin Memorial Nursing Home in Ocilla, GA following an extended illness. He was born March 13, 1945 to the late Ira Carver and the late Myrtle Hester Carver. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Angela (Marshall) Knight of Douglas, GA, Candace (Rick) Van Hove of Red Oak, TX; 1 Brother: Alton (Joyce) Carver of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister-in-Law: Ann Carver of Douglas, GA; 6 Grandchildren: Ian Nugent, Walker Nugent and Carson Nugent all of Douglas, GA, Aaron Thompson of Lubbock, TX, Mason Van…

Mrs. Dionne Carter Harper, age 64, of Douglas, passed away early Thursday morning, December 10, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born January 4, 1951 to the late Milton Carter and Mrs. Geneva Cauley Carter. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Candi Pridgen of Broxton, GA; Kristi Lea Harper of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Deborah Carter Carver of Douglas, GA; Mother: Geneva C. Carter of Douglas, GA; 4 Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Saturday morning, December 12, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home…

Joy McClelland, age 79, of Broxton, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. McClelland was born on April 23, 1936 in Douglas, GA to the late Eva Bryant. Survivors include: her husband, Ronnie McClelland of Broxton, GA; son, Scott (Khristy) McClelland of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Renee (Scott) Smith of Valdosta, GA; five grandchildren, Kelly (Walton) Gibbons, Andrew Smith, Tyler Smith, Amelia McClelland, and Kirsten McClelland; two nieces and one nephew, Stephanie McClelland, Rowan McClelland, and Shannon McClelland. The family will receive friends Friday, December 11, 2015 from 6:00 TO 9:00 p.m.…

Leonard Paulk, age 93, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Oxton Place following an extended illness. Mr. Paulk was born on June 15, 1922, in Douglas, GA to the late George Paulk and Janie Vickers Paulk. Survivors include: his son, J.L. (Louise) Paulk of Ambrose, GA; daughter, Clarice (Ronny) Aycock of Fitzgerald, GA; two brothers, Quinton Paulk of West Green, GA and M.J. Paulk of Alapaha, GA; four grandchildren, Brandy (Scott) Barlow of Ambrose, GA, Jake (Keri) Paulk of Ambrose, GA, Berry (Kimber) Aycock of Valdosta, GA and Doug (Tori) Aycock of Augusta, GA; two…

On Friday, December 18, the Coffee County School System will dismiss early as the end of the first semester comes to a close. Before dismissal, lunch will be provided, and the school buses will run their regular routes. The following schedule will be observed: School Dismissal Ambrose – 11:30 AMBroxton – 11:30 AMEastside – 11:30 AMIndian Creek – 11:30 AMNicholls – 11:30 AMSatilla – 11:30 AMWest Green – 11:30 AMWestside – 11:30 AMCoffee Middle – 1:10 PMGWC Freshmen Campus – 12:30 PMCoffee Alternative Education Center – 12:00 PMCoffee High School – 12:50 PMCoffee County Career Academy – 12:30 PM Christmas…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces the return of the Business Technology program on the Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee campuses for Spring Semester 2016. Classes for Spring Semester begin January 11, 2016. The campuses will be offering Business Management and Business Technology diplomas and degrees. In the Business Management Program students can specialize in General Management, Service Sector Management, or Human Resources Management. Students enrolled in the Business Technology program will learn communication skills and terminology that encompasses office management, and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Job total placement rates for students finding jobs in this area…

West Ward Street Church of God’s Pastor Britt Peavy shared the Nova Cancy (no vacancy) story during our December Prayer Breakfast. The story reminded us that once we allow Christ to fill our vacant, empty hearts, there will be no room for ill-will and sadness to live. Invite Him to live in your heart and know that He is preparing a place just for you! Merry Christmas from the Prayer Breakfast group. – Submitted