4-H CLUB MEETINGS It is Friday afternoon as I sit here writing this article. Liz, Alyse, and I have just completed meeting with 49 in-school 4-H meetings this week, telling excited new members and returning members about opportunities available to them in 4-H. It’s always exciting to deal with the first timers in 4-H. They have so much excitement shining in their eyes (and five THOUSAND questions). 4-H VOLUNTEERS Our staff would like to let parents know that 4-H is only possible because of our volunteer leaders who help with 4-H activities. We cannot put on a 4-H event without…
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Maxie Louise Harper, age 94, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Shady Acres Nursing Home. Ms. Harper was born on December 28, 1921, in Willacoochee, Georgia to the late Raiford Metts and Mattie Metts. Survivors include: Daughter, Judy (George) Kight of Ambrose, GA; Daughter, Peggy (Allen) Jernigan of Douglas, GA; Daughter, Kathryn “Kay” Griffin of Albany , GA; Grandchild, Abby Kight of Broxton, GA; Grandchild, Allen Jernigan, Jr., of Gainesville, GA; Grandchild, Michael Jernigan of Wichita, KS; Grandchild, Loy Addison of Albany, GA; Grandchild, Wesley Griffin of Albany, GA; Grandchild, Paul Griffin of Fitzgerald, GA…
Bobby McGee, age 65, of Glenwood, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Emory Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. McGee was born on October 31, 1950, in Douglas, GA to the late Roy S. McGee and Mary Edna Johnson McGee. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret McGee of Glenwood, GA; two daughters, Samantha (Ron) Wilkinson of Glenwood, GA and Courtney (Josh) Locke of Hiram, GA; son, Roy A. (Marie) McGee of Glenwood, GA; sister, Brenda (Fred) Hall of Jackson, GA; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 6:00…
The South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival will be held at Central Square Complex in downtown Douglas Friday, September 9, from 1 to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will experience a two-day event that is packed with giveaways, FREE demonstrations, FREE workshops, food & general vendors, and fun activities for the entire family. Archery demonstrations from Hoyt Bow Pro Archer Frank Addington, Jr. “The Aspirin Buster” will be offered Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Full Circle Wildlife Show and Display, presented by naturalists Chris…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President Dr. Tina K. Anderson is pleased to announce the summer semester President’s List. The list includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the summer semester. The following students are on the President’s List for summer semester 2016 and are listed by county: (Atkinson) Miquel Gonzalez, and Curt Rodriquez (Ben Hill) Darrell Sinclair (Berrien) Barbara Rosales (Camden) Penelope Jastram (Clinch) Amber Elliott (Coffee) Brad Barber, Bruce Bassett, Cameron Davis, Craig Diamond, Amanda Gonzalez, Coleman Harper,…
Mr. Frank Pridgen, age 71, of Wray, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Pridgen was born on February 21, 1945, in Turner County, GA to the late Mitchel Ernest Pridgen and Della Mary Lewis Pridgen. Survivors include: Wife: Jeanette Pridgen of Wray, GA; three daughters: Sydney Lee Andrews of Pridgen, GA; Eliza Louise (Scotty) Lott of Pridgen, GA, and Lesley (D.J. Harper) Pridgen of Pridgen, GA; Five grandchildren: Lari Lott, Cara Lott, Alexandria Andrews, Mitch Harper and Lucas Harper; Sister: Frances Andrews of Pridgen, GA; Brothers: E. F. Pridgen of…
Congratulations to these Rockin’ Redskins for showing outstanding character at Nicholls Elementary School. Way to go Anghellica, Alexa, Zachary, Jackson, Madison and Jorja! Mrs. Bratcher is very proud of each of you. – Submitted
George Washington Carver freshman student DyAnna Hayes of Ambrose was recently named the 2016 Teen Miss Peach Blossom Queen at the prestigious pageant in Hawkinsville. DyAnna is the daughter of Brandon and Misty Hayes. Her grandparents are Emmett and Brenda Hampton of Ambrose, Larry Hayes of Willacoochee, and Marie Hayes of Nashville. DyAnna thanked her family for all the support they have given her and a sent a special thanks to a very special friend, Alix Troupe, for always making her look her best. She and her queens are available to make appearances in the community during this upcoming…
Patients facing surgery for spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition in which one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it, now have a new option for effective treatment. Thanks to the innovative work of Hewatt McGraw (Mac) Sims, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Douglas, GA, the Syzygy™ Stabilization System is not only available to patients at CRMC but will soon be available world-wide. “My goal is to keep up with the latest technology so that we can offer our patients the most updated, clinically proven care,” said Dr. Sims. “Syzygy will enable surgeons…