First Academy will be adding sixth grade for the 2016-17 school year. Classes range from one-year-olds through sixth grade this coming year with plans to expand the middle school and eventually add a high school. All registration for the 2016-17 school year is online at www.fbcdouglas.com/first-academy/registrationenrollment. Some classes have filled with waiting lists, but there are still openings in several grades and classes. First Academy is building a Christian educational legacy in Coffee County by providing a Christ-centered, academically challenging education. The focus is on developing the next generation of leaders and disciples for Christ with a Biblical worldview.…
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Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of May for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or contact via e-mail: macomberj @ srlsys.org. Please visit our website, www.srlsys.org. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years of age! Come and audition for a public service announcement to possibly be played on the radio! Auditions will be held at all locations in Douglas, Broxton, Ambrose, Pearson,…
Mrs. Cherylene Hersey Batten, age 70, of Pearson, passed away early Sunday morning at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born March 17, 1946 to the late Fisher Hersey and the late Lavine Purvis Hersey. Survivors include Her Husband, Clinton Batten of Pearson, GA; 1 Son, Stephen Batten of Pearson, GA; 2 Grandsons, Zachery Batten of Pearson, GA and Ethan Batten of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister, Regina (Charles) Williams of Pearson, GA; 1 Brother, Kenneth (Sandy) Hersey of Douglas, GA and Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 27,…
Mr. Jay Allen Graves, age 58, of Broxton passed away Saturday evening, April 23, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 16, 1958 to the late Robert Arthur Graves and Doris Burton Graves. Survivors include: His Wife: Lora Kay Burch Graves of Broxton, Ga. His Mother: Doris Burton Graves of Virginia Beach, Virginia. 3 Step-Daughters: Shae (Michael) Hare of Douglas, Ga., Lori Smalley, and Erin Burch, both of Broxton, Ga. 3 Sisters: Edith Coates of Pennsylvania, Thelma (Tony) Escobar, and Phyllis (Paul) Graveline, both of Virginia. 6 Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends,…
Ms. Kathleen Muncey, age 51, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Muncey was born on September 3, 1964 in Coffee County GA to the late Luther Taft and Geneva Reliford Taft. Survivors include: Daughter: Ashley Nicole Muncey of Douglas, GA, Son: Jason (Tracey) Muncey of Douglas, GA; Sisters: Helen (Billy) Moore of Douglas, GA, Patsy (Richard) Herndon of Millwood, GA, Sarah (Bill) Herndon of Millwood, GA and Janice (Mike) Haley of Dixie Union, GA, Brother: Morris (Donna) Taft of Blackshear, GA, Grandson: Jake Muncey of Douglas, IL, Jonathan Tucker Jr of Douglas,…
Mr. Jimmy Carter, age 87, of Douglas passed away Friday afternoon, April 22, 2016, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born February 26, 1929 to the late James “Jim” Carter and the late Sarah Tanner Carter. Survivors include: His Wife: Lou Ellen Joyner Carter of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sons: Derrell (Jenny) Carter, and Van (Kathy) Carter, all of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Daughter: Debbie (Dennis) Moore of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sisters: Ethel Musgrove of Douglas, Ga., and Betty Jo (Clinton) Westberry of Baxley, Ga.; 3 Brothers: Noah Carter of Alma, Ga., Paul Carter of Pearson, Ga., and Donald…
Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Laura Merritt, age 88 , of Ambrose, GA, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA. Mrs. Merritt was born on November 7, 1927, in Willacoochee, GA to the late John Crum Bishop and the late Martha Susan Sewell Bishop. Survivors include: Daughters Linda Ivey of Rebecca, GA; and Martha (Ralph) Merritt of Wray, GA; two grandsons: Ricky (Latrelle) Ivey and Chris (Misty) Ivey, both of Fitzgerald, GA. five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sims…
First Academy’s 1st Grade recently had a visitor all the way from California! Luke Rudd’s friend, Emma, mailed herself to Douglas to see what life in Georgia was all about. Emma Vangelisti is 7-years-old and lives in West Hills, California with her parents and sister. She is in the 1st grade at Pamleo Community Charter. Her class read the book, Flat Stanley. In the book, Stanley was an ordinary boy whose life suddenly changed when a bulletin board fell on him and flattened him. The book tells of his many adventures, including being sent through the mail to his friends. …
James Calvin Spivey, age 71, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Eastside Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Spivey was born on November 22, 1944, in Douglas, GA to Zannty Eloise Thurman Spivey and the late Allen Spivey. Survivors include: his wife, Sue Spivey of Douglas, GA; mother, Zannty Spivey of Douglas, GA; son, Chad (Christie Leigh) Spivey of Douglas, GA; daughter, Marci (Gabe) Hoffman of Snellville, GA; two grandsons, Josiah Hoffman of Snellville, GA and J.J. Hoffman of Snellville, GA; three granddaughters, Karis Hoffman of Snellville, GA, Felicity Hoffman of Snellville, GA and…
Coffee Alliance for the Arts, along with Georgia Council for the Arts, sponsored the 2016 Coffee High Arts Week the week of February 22-26 and March 1, 2016. Several Coffee High alumni who are involved with the arts in some way were invited to present to CHS students throughout the week. Those who presented were Laiken Williams, Windi Raper, Andrea Taylor, Duke Guthrie, Dylan Ross, Pam Brigmond, Erin Palmer, Lee Mobley, Anna Braswell, Gray McKinnon, and Troy Moore. CHS Drama also performed “The Audition.” Close to 2,000 students were served during the week In lieu of Arts Week, there were…