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Ms. Tracy Lynn Murray, age 42, of Douglas passed away Thursday evening, July 30, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born June 12, 1973 to Lester Murray and Donnis Lott Murray. Survivors include: Father & Step-Mother: Lester (Patsy) Murray of Douglas, Ga.; Mother & Step-father: Donnis (Larry) McQueen of Douglas, Ga.; 4 Brothers: William Joyce, Jeremy Murray, Andy McQueen, and James McQueen, all of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Sister: Blondale Thomas of Douglas, Ga.; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, August 2, 2015, at 2:00 P. M.,…

Registration will begin for the 52nd Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade on August 17. The parade theme is “Santa’s Workshop.” The annual Festival of Lights Parade will light up Peterson Avenue on Saturday, December 5 at 6:30pm, as it makes its way from the courthouse to the Career Academy. “We chose a theme this year with hopes to see all the different ways people may envision ‘Santa’s Workshop,’ says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “Entries can build floats based upon the hustle and bustle of elves building toys or they can build floats based on love, hope, compassion and…

The fall 2015 semester is quickly approaching, and South Georgia State College is gearing up for an exciting academic year. Classes begin Monday, August 17, 2015. Time is quickly running out; now is the time to complete the application process if it hasn’t already been done. Students who have already registered for classes will need to make payment arrangements before the payment deadline of Friday, August 7 at noon. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and payment plans are available to all. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov to determine if…

Chris Adams, local Civil War reenactor and historian, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, July 28, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Chris spoke about his descendants who fought in the Civil War and how the war affected Coffee County and its citizens. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted copy

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of August for children, tweens, and teens. For more information about upcoming youth programs, please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Ongoing Event Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years 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 throughout the month of August. Please call Miss Julie at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment…

Mrs. Lucille Shrouder Teston, age 81, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born December 4, 1933, to the late Jessie J. “Jim” Shrouder and the late Donnie Whiddon Shrouder. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buster Teston, 2 Daughters, Virginia “Jeanie” Meeks, and Sandra T. Kuhn, and 7 Siblings. Survivors include: Her Husband: W. B. “Bill” Teston of Douglas, GA 4 Daughters: Linda T. (Roger) Carter of Baxley, GA, Elizabeth “Libby” (Stanley) Stone and Terry (Gerry) Armstrong both of Douglas, GA, Betty Ann (Tom) Brown…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the summer 2015 commencement is scheduled for August 5, 2015. The ceremony will be held at the Grand Theatre in Fitzgerald at 10 a.m. This semester, Wiregrass has 248 students graduating with 206 technical certificates, 170 diplomas, and 74 degree programs. Wiregrass will be sharing the story of a single mother of two who returned to school while working a full-time job, balancing 450 hours of clinicals and 75 internship hours, to earn her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Paramedicine. For more information about Wiregrass and programs offered, visit wiregrass.edu. -…

Carey F. Lott, age 60 of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, July 25, at home following a brief illness. Carey was born December 26, 1954 to Gwendolyn Royal Lott and the late Allen Francis Lott. He was employed by R.W. Griffin. Survivors include: wife, Lou Wilson Lott of Douglas; daughters, Leslie Benton Standridge (Dwight) of Jefferson Ga, April Benton Adams of Douglas Ga; granddaughter, Abra Brooke Adams of Douglas; brother, Eric Lott (Stacey) of Ambrose Ga, the late Ricky Lott of Ambrose Ga; sister, Julie Lott Roberson (Tommy) of Ambrose Ga; several nieces and nephews. A memorial will be planned…