Thurman Gillis, age 80, of Douglas, Ga passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Gillis was born on November 3, 1935, in Douglas, Ga to the late Randall Lee Gillis and Gladys Davis Gillis. Survivors include: his wife, Gloria Gillis of Douglas, Ga; three daughters, Angie (Billy) Beasley of Douglas, Ga, Gail (Ron) Harris of Atlanta, Ga, and Melissa (Ken) Lott of Douglas, Ga; three grandchildren, Levi Beasley, Graham Lott, and Kolton Lott; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 15, 2016 from…
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4-H FUNDRAISER PICK UP I would like to remind our 4-H members who took part in the Coca-Cola and Krispy Kreme fundraisers of your pick up dates. The donuts will be here for you to pick up and deliver to your customers on Friday, October 21. We usually have them ready for pick up around 11 or 11:30 a.m. The Coca-Cola pick up will be on Thursday, November 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please put these dates on your calendars so that you don’t forget. 4-H CLUB MEETINGS 4-H members, don’t forget that we will have your in-school 4-H…
Today, I would like to report the importance of agriculture to our local economy. According to the 2015 Georgia Farm Income Survey, Coffee County ranks 10th in Georgia in 2015 Farm Income. Our 2015 total gross value was $260, 726,988, which was a decrease of about $11 million from the 2014 report. This was mostly due to low commodity prices and weather related harvest losses. Our 2015 farm income by commodity and gross farm values are as follows: Commodity Gross Farm Value Agritourism $ 12,500Beef Cows $10,571,544Blackberries …
Julia Tanner, age 78, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Manor House. Ms. Tanner was born on November 14, 1937, in Atlanta, GA to the late Myles Wade Fletcher and Wilhelmina Lucille Rice Fletcher. Survivors include: her son, Wade (Susan) Tanner; daughter, Laurie Tanner; two grandchildren, Jessa Ray Tanner and Madelyn Ann Tanner; brother, Fred Myles (Kathy) Fletcher; nephew, Eric Myles Fletcher. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Wade Fletcher and a niece, Michelle Fontaine Fletcher. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at…
The faculty and staff of Coffee Middle School recently enjoyed an extra special lunch provided by Mr. Sonny Lyon and our CMS PTO. Parent/Teacher Conference Day began with a wonderful meal prepared, delivered, and ready for us to partake. It was delicious, and we appreciate all of the thought, planning, and organization it took to make this happen. You are amazing! – Submitted
The Okefenokee Heritage Center celebrated the arts over the last week with the reveal of the Judge Ben Smith Art Show winners and the premiere of the Photography Guild Traveling Exhibit. The late Judge Ben Smith was an icon in many different ways to the people in southeast Georgia, as a judge and as an historian, but his impact on the arts is celebrated at the OHC through the contest and exhibit. Judge Smith, over his long lifetime, was an art teacher, a practicing artist, and a promoter of the arts. The art community that has developed in this region…
Coffee Middle School Assistant Principal of Instruction Vette Stern congratulates these sixth grade math teachers who received recognition this week by IXL Learning: Ms. Linda Nesbitt, Mrs. Rhonda Ware, Ms. Kathy Batten, and Mrs. Mag White. Out of 17,000 teachers in Georgia using IXL, these 6th grade math teachers are in the top 500 most active users, and we send a big CMS Trojan shout out to you! – Submitted
Coffee Middle School teachers Mr. Gary Burkett, Mrs. Megan Edge, Mrs. Therese Paulk, and Mrs. Paula Steele were recognized this week by IXL Learning. Out of 17,000 teachers in Georgia using IXL, these 7th grade math teachers are in the top 500 most active users, and we send a big CMS Trojan shout out to you! Pictured above are Assistant Principal Vette Stern, Academic Coach Christianna Timothy, Mrs. Megan Edge, Mrs. Paula Steele, Mr. Gary Burkett, and Mrs. Therese Paulk. – Submitted
Do you have a favorite dish in Douglas? If so, now is the time to show your love and nominate that dish in Explore Georgia’s 100 Plates Locals Love contest. In June 2016, Tomato Pie from Douglas’ local restaurant, J & D Café, was one of the 100 best dishes recognized for Georgia. “We have a variety of good eats in our area,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “It would be great to see another great dish from Douglas listed on the 100 Plates Locals Love list.” According to the Exploregeorgia.org website, nominations will be collected online in October…