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The renowned Crown Financial Seminar “Journey to Financial Freedom” is coming to Douglas First United Methodist Church Saturday, Feb. 28. Anyone is welcome to attend, this is a community event. Money is the only thing that touches everybody, everywhere, every day. Regardless of your stage of life, income level or financial situation you will gain insight. Crown brings an understanding and direction to live the life that God intended for you. This seminar is not about making anyone feel bad about past decisions. We’ve all made some mistakes we would like to do over. The seminar is also not about…

Thomas Graham, age 73, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Hospice Atlanta in Atlanta, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Graham was born on June 22, 1941, in Douglas, GA to the Elzie Graham and Mamie Lee Merritt Graham. Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Smith Graham of Broxton, GA; two daughters, Lynne (Jamie) Smith of Broxton, GA and Gwen Ricketson of Broxton, GA; three brothers, William Graham of Georgetown, GA, Charlie Graham of Broxton, GA, and Shorty Graham of Broxton, GA; sister, Marie Griffis of Broxton, GA; four grandchildren, Jessica (Blake) Gosnell, Stephanie (Derek) Herlocker,…

Oswald “Bud” Lott, age 87, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mr. Lott was born on September 13, 1927, in Broxton, GA to the late Donnie Lott and Rachael Merritt Lott. Mr. Lott was the owner operator of Bud Lott Hardware. Survivors include: his two sons, Donnie (Jerri) Lott of Douglas, GA and Ken (Melissa) Lott of Douglas, GA; four daughters, Angie (Raymond) Carver of Douglas, GA, Vickie (Joe) Pittard of Paducah, KY, Kathy (Aric) Whatley of Woodbridge, VA, and Anna Marie (D L) Cothern of…

The Best Trucking Schools.com has ranked Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s commercial truck driving program as one of the best in the state of Georgia. The site ranks truck driving schools across the nation and provides information about each school including: programs available; nationwide, regional, and state rankings; campus safety ratings; and lists of competitors. Wiregrass’ commercial truck driving program was ranked 5th in the state of Georgia, 23rd in the South, and 71st in the nation. “Wiregrass is extremely proud to have been named one of the top commercial truck driving schools in Georgia as well as the nation,” shared…

The No. 19 South Georgia State College Hawks defeated the Central Georgia Tech Titans Wednesday night 71-62 in the last home game of the regular season. More importantly, the win moved the Hawks (24-4, 13-3) one step closer to clinching their first-ever regular season conference title. Jovante’ Spivey led the Hawks with 26 points, while JeVaughn Sanchez had nine points. Cody Helgeland and Jamison Williams each finished with seven points. Helgeland grabbed nine rebounds and had two steals. Williams finished with six rebounds and three assists. The Hawks lost starter Demontrez Austin in the first minute of the game to…

Steve Carver, Coffee County Fire Chief and EMA Director, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting of Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Carver spoke about Project Lifesaver and how it is used to locate at risk people who go missing. He also covered the facts and figures of the fire department to include its funding. -Submitted copy

Terry Benton, age 61, of Georgetown, GA passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Columbus, GA at Gentiva Hospice following an extended illness. Mr. Benton was born, September 13, 1953, in Douglas, GA to Evelyn Pearl Pharis Benton and the late Edd Benton, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lisa G. Benton of Georgetown, GA; Mother, Evelyn P. Benton of Douglas, GA; and sister, Gloria P Luke (Wesley) of Valdosta, GA; two step-children, Michelle Cook (Dale) of Valdosta, GA, and Joseph Mills of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Daphnie Foster, Shelby Foster and Donnie Foster all of Valdosta, GA; Neice,…

Congratulations to Carson Neeley for being the top fundraiser for Jump Rope for Heart at Westside Elementary School. Carson raised $245.00 for this wonderful cause! -Submitted by Westside Elementary School

The Coffee County, Georgia Historical Society is attempting to identify individuals in newly-discovered photographs. The image above is the second of such photos featuring recently-rediscovered glass negatives from the Rogers Studio Collection. It features a group of mostly women in front of the First Baptist Church from about 1926-1931. A few who have been identified are Mrs. W.R. Wilson Sr., Mrs. E.L. Tanner, Mrs. Melvin Tanner, Mrs. Lawson Kelly, Mrs. A.A. Kuhl and Mrs. Carl Tanner. If you know any of the people in the photos, please contact Heritage Station Museum or Carol Morgan at (912) 381-1135.