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Wiregrass hosts Educational Ministries dinner Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted a dinner for local ministers. Members of the college’s Christian Fellowship student organization, along with faculty and staff, held the dinner to share with the local ministers the educational opportunities offered at Wiregrass. Faculty and staff shared how one would enroll, the requirements, what to expect and more. Nine pastors and/or church representatives from Coffee County attended the dinner, including Mark Mercer (College Avenue Church), Gregory Pope (Covenant Church), Ray Coleman (Smyrna Baptist Association), Glennis Coleman (Smyrna Baptist Association), Craig Johnson (The Lighthouse Church), Georgia and Van Henderson (Perpetual…

Lucille Wooten, age 84, of Broxton, GA passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Wooten was born on December 3, 1930, in Jeff Davis County, GA to the late Leon Charlton Burkhalter and Phoebe Stapleton Burkhalter. Survivors include: her three daughters, Mary Ann Darden of Hollister, FL, Mary (Punkin) Kight of Broxton, GA, and Winnie (Jimbo) Hutto of Broxton, GA; six stepdaughters, Priscilla (ML) Harrison of Sparks, GA, June Smiley (Clifford) Davis of Adel, GA, Gertrude (Olan) Harrison of Douglas, GA, Betty Harrell of Eustis, FL, Mamie Lamb of Adel, GA, and…

South Georgia State College’s bid for a second GCAA tournament championship in five years was not meant to be Saturday afternoon as the Georgia Highlands Chargers pulled away in the second half to win 81-70. “We had the perfect setup to win,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “We were playing at home and had a great crowd behind us. It’s tough when your goal is in sight and you can’t finish.” Jovante’ Spivey led the Hawks (27-6, 14-4) with 25 points. Daniel Peace had another complete game of 13 points, five rebounds, six assists, and nine steals. JeVaughn Sanchez finished…

Satilla Elementary School is excited to announce that on Friday, April 17, at 12 p.m., our students and staff will be attempting to break the Guinness Record for most people simultaneously playing hopscotch. This will be an official attempt at the record, approved by The Guinness Organization. Our purpose is to use this opportunity to inspire our students to set goals that go beyond the ordinary and to promote commitment and teamwork. We would like to extend an invitation to the community to attend, as we seek to inspire our students. -Submitted by Satilla Elementary School

In the first conference game of the season, the South Georgia State College Hawks won 8-2 against Georgia Highlands College in Tuesday’s game in Emerson. Brooks Calvo struck out six batters, helping the Hawks earn and retain their lead. The Hawks totaled 13 hits, including three extra base hits and one home run by Steve McLeod in the second inning. They scored once in the first inning, and never looked back; SGSC had four runs in the fifth, one on an RBI double by Steve McLeod, a hit by pitch, and a two-run single by Chase Morris, who totaled three…

The deadline for all South Georgia State College Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2015 semester is March 31, 2015. If you are interested in applying for a Foundation scholarship to help cover your cost of attendance at SGSC for the Fall 2015 semester, please visit www.sgsc.edu/alumni-and-friends/scholarships to print your application. You may also stop by the Office of External Affairs in Richey Hall on the Douglas Campus to pick one up. There are several scholarship opportunities available, including scholarships aimed at STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) majors, as well as students taking advantage of SGSC’s new Bachelor of Science in Biological…

On Feb. 6, South Georgia State College hosted the annual science fair. The best young scientific minds in the region showed up in full force. Students in grades 4-12 from Appling, Atkinson, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, Echols, Pierce, and Ware counties put their scientific endeavors on display to be scrutinized by a panel of local judges. Students arrived first thing Friday morning to set up their projects in SGSC’s gym and were able to browse through the projects of other students at the fair. A group of Coffee High School seniors arrived early enough to beat the crowds and chat about…

Every year, Coffee County schools compete in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition whose purpose is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing. Eastside submitted one author from each grade level to compete. Congratulations to these winners who will represent Eastside at the County competition: K: Nellie Jump—Mrs. Kirkland’s class 1st: Jada Tanner—Mrs. Douberly’s class 2nd: Weston Brown—Mrs. Evan’s class 3rd: Kali Brigmond—Mrs. Drew’s class 4th: Lauren Moore—Mrs. Ricketson’s class 5th: Jessie Hutcheson—Mrs. Lindsey’s class