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Mosquito Squad, America’s leading brand dedicated exclusively to controlling annoying pests like mosquitoes and ticks that transmit disease and impact backyard experiences, is opening in South Georgia. Known as “The Squad,” the company specializes in eliminating mosquitoes and ticks from outdoor living spaces. The category of outdoor pest control is one of fastest growing in America, leading Brian and Cindy McNeill to start their business together to help people and pets enjoy the outdoors. The McNeills are dog lovers and their two sons, now grown, have always loved spending time outside. Their youngest son, Austin, a senior at Valdosta State…

The South Georgia State College Lady Hawks softball team won two games against Gordon State College this weekend following two losses against East Georgia State College on Thursday, bringing the season record to 13 wins overall, 6 wins in the GCAA conference. Thursday’s game one against East Georgia was neck-and-neck. East Georgia scored in the second and third innings, and the Lady Hawks responded with runs in the fourth and seventh earned by Haley Heath, Macey Chancey, Whitney Oliver, and Madison Smith. The game was tied after the seventh inning, and in the extra inning, East Georgia managed to earn…

The South Georgia State College Hawks won two of three games against Andrew College recently. Thursday’s game against Andrew had Charles Wilson on the mound for the first four innings, where he allowed one run in the first, then none in the second and third, walked none, and struck out two. Josh Smith took over on the mound for the remaining four innings, where he walked six, struck out one, and allowed four runs, bringing Andrew’s total to five. SGSC earned three runs, two by Ryan Teifer and one by Blake Chaney, but was unable to overcome Andrew. Andrew won…

Hendrix “Hank” Deloney, age 94, of Moultrie, GA passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Deloney was born on September 24, 1920, in Ozark, AL to the late John Oscar Deloney and Josie Luna Ezell Deloney. Survivors include: his three daughters, Joanne, Judy, and Kathy; and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice and a son, Johnny. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 10:00 am till funeral hour. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00…

The Douglas Visitor Information Center announces its monthly promotion for April. Visitors and citizens are invited to stop by the Visitor Information Center located at 211 S. Gaskin Avenue on Thursday, April 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. for this special promotion. “We are scheduling promotions throughout the year to showcase what Douglas has to offer visitors and citizens,” says Kimberly Tucker, Information Specialist. “We will offer information that will promote our local attractions and remind people to taste, see, and experience Douglas.” On Thursday, April 2nd from 2 to 5 p.m., General Coffee State Park and Friends of the…

This past week, Coffee County juries returned guilty verdicts on two separate trials. On Tuesday, March 24, a jury returned a guilty verdict on Lorenzo Wells, charged with armed robbery. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney John Rumker. The jury heard evidence of an armed man who entered Aden’s Minit Mart on December 15, 2013 in the City of Douglas. The man brandished a firearm and demanded money from the register and from the clerk himself. After forcing the clerk to lie down on the ground, the man fled the scene. The clerk, after reviewing a photo lineup…

Get those shoulder pads and other 1980s fashion fads out for the upcoming Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business: Back to the ‘80s event on Thursday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m. at The Atrium Event Center. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite ‘80s style fashion fads, but dressing the part is not necessary to attend. The networking event will feature a panel of local women in business. Prizes will be given for the top three costumes. In the 1980s the number of women in management positions in the U.S. more than doubled. Women showed the world…

Douglas author Don Griffin’s new book, based on the biblical principles of a successful life and marriage, has earned him a top spot as the latest best-selling author on Amazon. Don says he has a great life and a great marriage and now has a book that teaches others how they can have the same if they are willing to live according to the wisdom of scripture. Great Life, Great Marriage quickly achieved best-selling status on the first day of its release, ranking number three on the Amazon Best Sellers List for both the Marriage and the Christian Marriage categories,…