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South Georgia State College’s Cultural Exchange Club celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month through October by hosting a number of activities to celebrate the diversity of SGSC’s students. Under the direction of Dr. Yuna Chen, Professor of Economics and club advisor, students were able to broaden their experiences and be introduced to a culture they may not befamiliar with in order to expand their knowledge of cultures from around the world. The purpose of the club is to seek to make SGSC a place where cultures from all over the world can come and exchange ideas, traditions, and experiences with others wishing…

After an impressive season, South Georgia State College’s women’s soccer team was a mere three goals away from nationals this year, falling to Darton State College 4-2 after leading 2-0 at halftime in the region finals. This is the first time in school history that the Hawks have played in the regional finals, and it sets the bar high for future years. Soccer Coach Ben Horner has kept the team in top condition all season long, winning the first game of the season and racking up a total of ten wins, five loses, and one tie over the season. When…

The University System of Georgia (USG) is a proud participant of International Fraud Awareness Week, November 16-22, 2014. In support of this effort, South Georgia State College will be hosting activities to promote an ethical culture on our campus and to further prevent fraud. This week is devoted to bringing awareness to fraud prevention and will reinforce the USG’s culture of recognizing the hard work of all employees, and promoting shared values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and responsibility. The theme for this year’s Fraud Awareness Week is “The SPIRIT of USG.” The activities planned will emphasize: Stewardship, Prevention, Integrity, Responsibility,…

Downtown Holiday Open House will be held in downtown Douglas on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Holiday Open House is celebrated each year on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving and gives shoppers an early glimpse of what to expect in home decorations and accents for the holidays, as well as an opportunity to preview wonderful gift selections. “Many merchants have participated for the past 21 years by opening their doors on this particular Sunday for shoppers and browsers to stop by to enjoy holiday music and refreshments,” says Pattie Merritt, Main Street Coordinator. Exhibitors will be located on the sidewalk of…

Jeffrey Stuart Hutchison, age 33, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Hutchison was born on February 18,1981 in Douglas, GA to Larry Hutchison and Sue Lynn Miller Hutchison. Survivors include: his wife, Kaci Louise Yaughn Hutchison of Douglas, GA; son, Miller Hutchison of Douglas, GA; parents, Larry and Sue Hutchison of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Spencer (Kacie) Hutchison and Ryan Hutchison both of Douglas, GA; grandmother, Wanell Hutchison of Douglas, GA; mother-in-law, Deborah Parker of Douglas, GA; brother-in-law, Chris (Christi) Yaughn of Douglas, GA; and several…

Benjamin “Benjie” Roy Dyal, 50, of madison, FL, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2014, at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison. Benjie was born February 20, 1964 in Wauchula, FL, to James and Francis (Floyd) Dyal. Benjie was the pastor at New Home Baptist Church in Madison County for the last ten years. He loved his family and church family. He enjoyed fishing and was the Head Coach of the Southern Starz Travel softball team. He also loved talking and being around people. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents James and Francis Dyal, his sister Diane Dyal…

Christopher Joyce is enjoying his senior year at Coffee High School. Even though it’s football season, the third baseman has his eyes set on baseball season and his future. While finishing his senior year, Joyce has enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College through the ACCEL program. Students under the ACCEL program are able to get a jump start on earning post-secondary academic core credit and high school credit at the same time. This semester, Christopher will earn college credit while taking a college degree level Political Science class through Wiregrass Tech and plans to take English 1101 this spring. “I…

Brandi Nicole Harper, age 32, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Ms. Harper was born on July 27, 1982 in Coffee County to James Ricky Harper and Beverly Carter Harper. She is survived by her children: Harper Litner and Keegan Litner of Baltimore, Maryland and one Daughter: Mallory Cribb of Willacoochee, GA, her father: James Ricky Harper and her Mother: Beverly Carter Harper., Grandparents, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 6 to 9 Pm at Sims Funeral Home. Graveside…

Rose Marie Barnes, age 69, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Barnes was born on May 16, 1945, in Douglas, GA to the late Charlie Roberson Spivey and Georgiann Leavens Spivey. Survivors include: her husband, Harold Barnes of Douglas, GA; three daughters, Wendy (Michael) Spikes, Synda (Buddy) Carver, and Trish Gillis all of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren, Annslee Spikes, Heidi Spikes, Ethan Carver, Whitley Carver, Tristan Gillis, and Jordan Gillis all of Douglas, GA; sister, Geneva Youngblood of Pearson, GA; two brothers, Bobby Spivey of Jacksonville, FL and…