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The South Georgia State College family was saddened to learn that one of its students passed away early Wednesday, Sept. 16 in a plane crash in Bacon County, Ga. Angel B. Wade, a 20-year-old freshman at SGSC, was a pre-nursing major. SGSC President Dr. Virginia Carson commented, “It is always tragic when someone loses their life in an accident, but particularly when it is a young adult who is just in the early stages of life’s journey. I cannot begin to imagine the scope and depth of grief being experienced by Ms. Wade’s family and close friends. On behalf of…

Mr. James Ross Russell, Jr., age 87, of Douglas passed away early Saturday morning, September 19, 2015, at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 2018 to the late Mr. & Mrs. James R. Russell, Sr. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Tanya Russell of Douglas, Ga.; Nieces: Karen Taft, and Barbara Cauley, both of Douglas, Ga., Luci Mears, and Patsy Knight, both of Covington, Louisianna. Graveside Services and Interment will be Sunday, 2:00 P. M., at the Harrell Grove Cemetery, with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating. The family will begin receiving friends Saturday…

Frank Gene Jordan, Sr., age 73, of Eastman, GA passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Jordan was born on September 5, 1942 to the late Robert Marion Jordan and Ida Lee Dukes Jordan. Survivors include: his wife, Harriette Merita Jordan of Eastman, GA; son, Frank Gene Jordan, Jr. of Dublin, GA; daughter, Page Jordan of Macon, GA; two stepsons, Jason Bagley and Mark Lynn Bagley both of Douglas, GA; stepdaughter, Tammy Bagley Tucker of Douglas, GA; five brothers; twenty grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in…

George Dockery, age 79, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Dockery was born on September 7, 1936. Survivors include: his wife, Jimmie Sue Dockery of Ambrose, GA; two daughters, Sue Lane Hughes of Broxton, GA and Jackquelyn Jowers of Broxton, GA; son, Richael Dockery of Ambrose, GA; brother, Bennie Dockery; sister, Elizabeth Dockery, six grandchildren, Brann Dockery, Kyle Holt, Melissa Holt, Jessica Metters, Robin Middleton, and Jason Hughes; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Brooks. Visitation will be…

The City of Douglas has received a 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $325,176 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which will be utilized to improve aging and dilapidated sanitary sewer lines and alleviate problems associated with inadequate water service and fire protection. One hundred and seventy six (176) individuals will benefit from these improvements. The area included in the grant is E. Cleveland, E. Sellers and E. Jackson Streets between N. Coweta and N. McDonald Avenues. The grant award was presented to the City of Douglas by DCA Commissioner Camila Knowles and was…

Beulah Carver, age 97, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Carver was born on July 14, 1918, in Pearson, GA to the late Elias Metts and Irene Royals Metts . Survivors include: her two daughters, Jimmie Sue Mancil of Douglas, GA and Rachael Day of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren, Shannon Sirmans, Mark Mancil, Breana Mercer, Jacquelin Vickers, Don Hamilton, and Ron Hamilton; fourteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carver; sister, Blannie Youngblood; and four…

Eastside Eagle fifth graders Will Lott, Jackson Banks, and Caleb Music proudly raise the American flag and the Georgia flag each morning before school begins at Eastside. The boys have shown true dedication in this task and find enjoyment in their job. – Submitted

Douglas Mayor James Dennis and city commissioners recognized students from Coffee Middle School, GWC Freshman Campus, and Coffee High School for competing and winning at the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competition during the regular meeting of the city commission Monday, September 14. – Submitted

Ms. Linda Carole Davis, age 51, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Ms. Davis was born on November 13, 1963 in Douglas, GA to the late Jimmy Davis and Glenda Faye Zanders Davis. She is survived by her daughter: Laken Amanda Crews of Douglas, GA; sister: Brenda (Wendell) Smith of Douglas, GA; two stepsons: Eric Crews and Kipp Crews both of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Danny Byrd of Homerville, GA and Tara Jaden Byrd of Douglas, GA; two nephews: Marqus Tillman of Waycross, GA and Jessie Davis of Broxton,…