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Satilla Riverkeeper is hosting a free Adopt-A-Stream Water Quality Monitoring Workshop conducted by Georgia Adopt-A-Stream and certified Chemical QA/QC trainers. The event will be at South Georgia State College, Douglas Campus, on Friday, June 5, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a QA/QC certification after a classroom session and a field methods session. This program is highly recommended for students who are interested in protecting their local waterways and becoming citizen scientists. Please come dressed appropriately for water sampling from a nearby creek. This workshop will continue rain or shine. To register for…

This Friday, May 15, Coffee Middle School will host “Be Fit Be Cool,” as part of a Childhood Obesity Awareness Campaign and is presented by the American Association of Physicians of India (AAPI) in association with Houston Healthcare. It will be a day full of fun and activities including a poster contest, a motivational speaker, Zumba, a Walk-a-Thon, t-shirt giveaways, and door prizes. All staff and students will be able to participate throughout the day. Activities will begin that morning and continue until 3:10 on Friday. Principal Sherri Berry is collaborating with Dr. Adams and Dr. Jonnalagadda to offer this…

The Coffee County School Nutrition Program, along with the City of Douglas and several community partners, will be participating in the USDA Seamless Summer Option Program to provide meals for children again this summer. The program will begin operating June 1 and will run through July 9. The Summer Meals program will operate Monday through Thursday, serving breakfast and lunch at various spots throughout the county, and sites and volunteers are still being sought. If you are interested, please call Sheila Cooper, Coffee County School Nutrition, at (912) 389-6505. You may also check our website for more information and a…

Allaboutsoles is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. The shoe repair and retailer opened its doors on Thursday, May 5, 2005, after much prayerful consideration by owner John Mathews. John’s wife, Sue, was unsure of this undertaking but she tried not to be negative. She knew from past experiences that John was a good manager, planner and worker. With a few shoes and a lot of prayers for success, the Mathews family began their business journey. Initially, John didn’t plan on doing shoe repair. He wasn’t a shoe repairman and didn’t know much about the trade. However, during that first…

Registration for the 2015-16 school year is ongoing at First Academy for one-year-olds through sixth grade. Some classes have filled with waiting lists, but there are still openings in most classes. First Baptist Church recently approved for First Academy to add additional grades through the 12th grade in a conservative, methodical, and gradual manner. “It is exciting news knowing that First Academy will be adding a middle school and high school in the years to come,” said Doug Wasden, headmaster of First Academy. “It is important for parents to know that First Academy will be here beyond the sixth grade,”…

Mr. Tommy Lee Sills Jr., age 52, of Wray passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born February 9, 1963, to the late Tommy Lee Sills, Sr. and the late Glenda Jean Higgins Sills. Survivors include: His Wife: Rhonda Lee Rogers Sills of Rome, GA.; Step son: Cody Clark of Rome, GA.; Special Uncle: John Bell Higgins of Jacksonville, FL.; Several Cousins, Friends, and other Relatives. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. at Oakland Cemetery in Waycross Ga. The Family will be receiving friends Wednesday afternoon,…

Ms. Marlene Murray, age 63, of Pearson passed away suddenly Saturday, May 9, 2015, at her residence. She was born July 3, 1951 to the late Virgle Murray and Gladeen Wright Murray. Survivors include: 1 Son: David (Tracy) Taylor of Pearson, Ga., 1 Daughter: Amber (Jimmy) Jordan of Douglas, Ga., Mother: Gladeen W. Murray of Axson, Ga., 4 Brothers: H.P. Murray and Lester Murray both of Douglas, Ga., Iran Murray and Phillip Murray both of Axson, Ga. 4 Grandchildren: Chase (Jessica) Taylor and Hailey Taylor both of Pearson, Ga., Jaycee Jordan and Ansley Jordan both of Douglas, Ga. Several Nieces,…

Mr. Thomas Joseph “J T” Ellis, Jr. age 74, of Broxton, GA passed away on Thursday, May 7,2015 at Memorial Medical in Savannah, GA after an extended illness. Mr. Ellis was born on October 20, 1940 in Douglas, GA to the late Thomas Joseph Ellis and Sadie Hayes Ellis, SR. He is survived by one daughter, Sheila Fussell of Douglas, GA, two grandaughters; two sisters: Eulaine M Edwards of Wray, GA and Juanita H McCook of North Augusta, SC, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Sims Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until…

Students at South Georgia State College (SGSC) were recognized for their academic achievements during recent Honors Night ceremonies. The Douglas Campus ceremony was held on Monday, April 13. The following is a list of Douglas Campus award recipients: Libbo Belger Award for Excellence in Business – Caleb Etheridge of Douglas, Ga. Outstanding Quiz Bowl Performance – Chris Colemen of Douglas Award for Excellence in Education – Colleen Scott of Douglas Dr. Michael D. Fisher Humanities Award – Colleen Scott Theatre Award – Logan Carpenter of Claxton, Ga. Foreign Language Award – Fernando Chavez of Hazlehurst, Ga. and Ntoh McClure of…

The National BBQ Association (NBBQA, NBBQA.org) announced its 2015 Board of Directors at its annual conference held recently in Nashville. Kell Phelps, editor of the National BBQ News and Douglas resident, was elected to serve a two-year term. The organization is committed to promoting the business of BBQ and supporting members as they operate restaurants, catering companies, spice and rub companies and BBQ supply operations. Newly-elected president Linda Orrison says the membership will benefit from the skills and insights from the industry pros serving on the board who come from a range of backgrounds and diverse geography. “This is a…