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Jimmie Sue Dockery, age 76, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Dockery was born on March 16, 1939 in Douglas, GA to the late Jesse Phillips and Ella Mae Griffin Phillips. Survivors include: her two daughters, Sue Lane (Wade) Hughes of Broxton, GA and Jacquelyn (Yawn) Jowers of Broxton, GA; son, Richael (Sandy) Dockery of Ambrose, GA; brother-in-law, Bennie Dockery; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Dockery, six grandchildren, Brann Dockery, Kyle Holt, Melissa Holt, Robin Middleton, Jason Hughes and Jessica Medders; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by…

Jimmy Lee Spivey, age 73, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Spivey was born on January 6, 1942, in Willacoochee, GA to the late Otis Spivey and Berta Mae Smith Spivey. He was a veteran of Vietnam War having served in the US Navy for over 20 years. Survivors include: his three sons, Joel (Sabrina) Spivey of Alma, GA, Mark Spivey of Pearson, GA and Scott (Jennifer) Spivey of Douglas, GA; three brothers, Chuck Spivey of Lobelville, TN, Keith Spivey of Waycross, GA and Tommy Spivey of Fitzgerald,…

After JoAnne Lewis announced her retirement from the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority in early October, Andrea Taylor was installed as the new executive director as of November 1. Taylor served under Lewis for five years, first as entrepreneur and small business development director then as vice-president. Taylor grew up in Coffee County, attending Ambrose Elementary School and Coffee High School before attending college at South Georgia College then Valdosta State University, achieving a degree in English and Art. Taylor then attended The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa where she received a graduate teaching assistantship while…

Mr. Ken Suttles’ Art Club at Coffee Middle School recently enjoyed a field trip to the Savannah College of Arts and Design. Looks like the visit was very educational and lots of fun! – Submitted

The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce invites area young professionals from the ages of 21 to 45 to the first Young Professional Networking Holiday Event Thursday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will provide many networking opportunities for young professionals in the Coffee County area. The Young Professional Network hopes to bring together new and upcoming professionals in the Douglas area to build more networking throughout the community. The hope is that this will in turn encourage more local businesses to work together for the common goal of expanding opportunities in Douglas. Andrea Taylor, President…

City of Douglas Main Street announced it will participate in this year’s American Express Small Business Saturday, taking place November 28. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses. “Douglas Main Street recognizes the importance of supporting small business in Douglas,” says Pattie Merritt, Main Street Coordinator. “Exhibitors will be located on the sidewalk of North Peterson Avenue, adjacent to the public parking lot. Some exhibitors participating are part of the Georgia initiatives Georgia Made, Georgia Grown” or Eat Fresh, Eat Local.” November 28 will mark the sixth annual Small Business Saturday,…

Mr. Brian Bice, age 36 of Douglas, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at home following an extended illness. Mr. Bice was born June 27, 1979, at Newport News, Virginia, to Jerry William Bice and Beverly Ann Alex Bice. He was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity at Georgia Southwestern University. Survivors include his wife: Amanda Bice, Douglas, GA; two daughters: Kaylee Bice and Kallie Bice, Douglas, GA;one son Conner Bice of Douglas, GA; Parents; Jerry and Beverly Bice of Douglas, GA; Two half sisters: Paula Sogard of Minnesota and Brenda Bice of Michigan; two nieces and one nephew. In…

South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team improved its record to 5-0 Saturday afternoon with a 109-42 win over Summer Hill. The Hawks had four players score in double digits for the first time this season. Tyrone Sam was the leading scorer with 19 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Donovon Robinson had 18 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Andre Elam finished with 16 points, five rebounds, and three steals, while Jordan Young rounded out the top scorers with 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals. The Hawks shot the ball much better Saturday compared to their previous game…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will offer a driver’s education 36-hour course on the Coffee Campus December 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The six hour behind the wheel driving will be scheduled after classroom instruction ends. The program consists of 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of training behind the wheel. The program is designed to meet the training requirements of Joshua’s law as well as provide six of the 40 hours of supervised driving that teens must have before obtaining their driver’s license. Classes are $350 per teen. Parents should be mindful…

The Satilla Regional Library System welcomed Mrs. Rowe’s and Mrs. Worth’s second and third grade classes from Indian Creek Elementary School to the Douglas/Coffee County Public Library on Thursday, November 12, for Thanksgiving story time. The stories read were What is Thanksgiving Day? by Margot Parker and Thanksgiving Is Here! by Diane Goode. Miss Julie had a discussion with the classes about Thanksgiving traditions, the history, and what yummy foods they liked to eat. Everyone had a great time! For more information about upcoming children’s programs or to schedule a field trip or classroom visit, call Julie Macomber, Children’s and…