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West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the month of March. The March TRIBE Kids demonstrated the character trait of dependability. These students were rewarded with a certificate and a t-shirt. West Green Elementary School would like to thank the following sponsors for providing t-shirts for the TRIBE Kids each month: Flyin’ Cowboy, Diamond Cargo, Fitzgerald Family Eyecare, and Nicholls Pharmacy. West Green’s March TRIBE Kids are Nyla Simpson, Danica Edens, Gino Hernandez, Judson Lott, Matthew Rogers, Kirsten Hursey, McKayley Story, Amaan Kathiya, Jasmine Afaneh, Aidan Gonzalez, Hector Ochoa, Laurel Moorman,…

The South Georgia State College Foundation will present Maudine Wright of Douglas with the 2015 Alumni Award at the annual President’s Gala, which will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 pm in Engram Hall on the Douglas Campus. The event will include dinner, a silent auction, and musical entertainment, as well as the presentation of the 2015 Alumni of the Year award. A variety of sponsorship levels and individual tickets are available. A portion of a sponsorship is tax-deductible. Ms. Wright is currently President of Douglas Electric and Plumbing, Inc., and has been active in several community organizations.…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) will host a “Go Back. Move Ahead” Open House April 22-23 to further encourage adult learners who have completed some college to return and finish their degrees. The April 22 event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the commons area of Engram Hall on the Douglas Campus. The Waycross Campus event is scheduled for April 23 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the commons area of the James M. Dye Student Services Building. “This open house will give adult learners a one-stop opportunity to meet with all of our departments – admissions,…

Jovante’ Spivey’s plans after high school were focused on a potential future in college football. The star quarterback and safety from Savannah (Ga.) High had generated some interest from Appalachian State, Valdosta State, and Methodist University. “Those schools were looking at me, but the recruiting never really went anywhere,” he said. Then Spivey received a text message that would ultimately change his life. “(Former) coach (Tyler) Page from South Georgia State College texted me to say they were looking at me to possibly play basketball,” he said. “While my focus in high school was more on football, I had played…

Mr. Hubert Howell Leavens, age 76, of Douglas passed away early Monday morning, April 6, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1938 to the late Otto Leavens and the late Thelma Roberts Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Coffee County, was a retired carpenter. He had worked for the Fleetwood Mobile Home Industry for many years. He ws also preceded in death by his Wife, Leona Marie Bivins Leavens, and 1 Son, Jeffery Lamar Leavens. Mr. Leavens was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include: His Children: James Howell Leavens ; Jerry Otto Leavens…

Mary Jeanette Deaton, age 75, of West Green, GA passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Appling Healthcare Pavilion following an extended illness. Mrs. Deaton was born on August 7, 1939, in Atkinson County, GA to the late Steve Corbitt and Mary Grace Wright Corbitt. Survivors include: her four daughters, Sharon (Mikey) Dyal of Baxley, GA, Fran (Harvey) Corbitt of Nicholls, GA, Karen Deaton of West Green, GA and Peggy (Stanley) O’Steen of Douglas, GA; son, Darrell (Sue) Deaton of West Green, GA; six sisters, Fannie Ruth Waters of Baxley, GA, Betty Lott of Broxton, GA, Angela Christopher of…

Head coach Cory Baldwin and the South Georgia State College Hawks basketball team recently received numerous awards from the NJCAA, Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA), and the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA). Baldwin was named Coach of the Year both by the GCAA and GABCA. He led the Hawks (27-6, 14-4) to their first-ever GCAA regular season championship and to the GCAA Conference Tournament championship game. In five seasons at SGSC, Baldwin has compiled a 122-67 record (.645). “This (Coach of the Year) is a team award,” said Baldwin. “The award lets you know you had a good team. This…

The Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival will be held in Douglas Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. This outdoor event will feature all types of event vendors relating to arts & crafts, food, motorcycles, BBQ, aviation and more. Activities will include a BBQ competition, the NAPA/Brooks Auto Car Show, motorcycle show, poker run, displays of vintage aircraft, and live blues bands under the sun and stars. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport on 441 South. General vendors, arts & craft vendors, and food vendors will be eager to meet participants as…

Mr. Danny Howard Smith, age 54, of Ambrose passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born October 2, 1960, to Howard and Moveline Revis Smith. Survivors include: His Wife: Janet Knowles Smith of Ambrose, Ga.; 1 Daughter: Melissa (Brann) Dockery of Wray, Ga.; 1 Son: Dillon Smith of Ambrose, Ga. His Parents: Howard and Moveline Revis Smith of Ambrose, Ga.; 2 Grandsons: Braydon Dockery, and Branson Dockery, both of Wray, Ga.; Several Other Family Members and Friends. Graveside Services and Interment will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 2:00 P.…