Author: Submitted

South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team won its eighth game in a row Thursday night, defeating the team from Fort Benning, 74-59. “This was a good game for us going into the (Christmas) break,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “They (Fort Benning) were a good, disciplined team. They made us earn it tonight.” Jovante’ Spivey led the Hawks (13-1, 3-0) with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Cody Helgeland finished with 12 points and three rebounds. Other statistical leaders were Demontrez Austin (11 rebounds) and Daniel Peace (10 assists). The Hawks will enjoy the Christmas break…

Ira Harper, age 96, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harper was born on November 12, 1918, in Ambrose, GA to the late Pearlie Harper and Lunie Vickers Harper. Survivors include: his wife, Maxie Metts Harper of Douglas, GA; three daughters, Peggy (Allen) Jernigan of Douglas, GA, Kathryn “Kay” Griffin of Albany, GA, and Judy (George) Kight of Ambrose, GA; three sisters, Evie Spivey of Douglas, GA, Arthur Mae McMillan of Ozierfield, GA and Daphene Fussell of Ambrose, GA; six grandchildren, Allen Jernigan, Jr., Michael Jernigan, Loy Addison,…

Hazel Joiner Potts, age 94, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2012, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Potts was born on June 12, 1920, in Ocilla, GA to the late Homer Johnson and Annie Belle Hardin Johnson. Survivors include: her two sons, Al (Teresa) Joiner of Douglas, GA and Gree (Jupie) Joiner of Dalton, GA; four grandchildren, Dixie Joiner Steadham, Drew Joiner Smith, Kathy Joiner, and Kelly Joiner Rossen; and six great grandchildren, Carlee Steadham, Abree Smith, Ansley Powell, Kevin Powell, Luke Wagner, and Landon Wagner. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19,…

Mrs. Bonnie Lynn Faulkner Grantham, age 62, of Douglas passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1952 to the late Clarence Faulkner, Jr. and Mrs. Geraldine Moore Faulkner. Survivors include: Her Husband: James Emory Grantham of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter: Jacquelyn Anderson of Brunswick, GA; 1 Grandson: Justin Hurd of Waycross, GA; Mother: Geraldine M. Faulkner of Ray City, GA; 1 Brother: Allan Faulkner of Midland City, AL; 1 Sister-In-Law: Ms. Mary Ellen Grantham of Douglas, GA; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services…

Mr. John M. “J. M.” Ely, Jr. ,age 81, of Douglas passed away early Tuesday morning at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA following a short illness. Mr. Ely was born August 18, 1933 to the late John M. Ely, Sr and the late Jessie Mae Tapley Ely. Survivors include: His Wife: Clara Graham Ely of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter: Marsha Ely (Buster) Bailey of Waynesville, GA; 2 Sons: Carlos M. (Diane) Ely of Douglas, GA and Jeffrey A. (Cindy) Ely of Cumming, GA; 2 Brothers: J. L. (Janice) Ely of Fitzgerald, GA, Merl “Roy” Ely of Waycross, GA;…

The City of Douglas and Transwaste are offering two Community Junk Drop-Off Days in December to help citizens get rid of the excess trash from the holidays. The dates will be Saturday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 27, at the City Pole Yard, located at 220 South Pearl Avenue, from 8 a.m.-12p.m. On Community Junk Drop-Off Days, a dumpster will be placed in a different neighborhood to offer residents a way to dispose of large, non-hazardous items and electronic items at no cost. Acceptable brown and white good items include furniture, washing machines, refrigerators, dryers, stoves, microwaves, televisions, etc. This…

The City of Douglas Public Information Department and Coffee County Historical Society held a drawing on Friday, Dec. 12, for a gift basket in recognition of a week-long celebration for the Ashley Slater House Centennial. Citizens were encouraged to drop by the Douglas Visitor Information Center to answer daily trivia questions to receive a commemorative ornament and to register for the gift basket drawing that was held on Friday. Guests who attended the ribbon cutting of the Visitor Information Center and who attended the Night of Living History were also encouraged to register. The gift basket contained Georgia Grown products…

Kayla Smith of Coffee County is among four sem-finalists chosen for Wiregrass College’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Lydia Hubert, coordinator for the Wiregrass GOAL program. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students. GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 24 technical colleges as well as one Board of Regent college with a technical education division. GOAL winners from each college will compete in regional judging in February. In April, all college winners will go to Atlanta where the…

Lucy Blanchard, age 69, of Crawfordville, FL passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Blanchard was born on March 8, 1945, in Pearson, GA to the late Warren Worth and Julia Eliza Wildes Worth. Survivors include: her daughter, Sharon Dixon of Crawfordville, FL; three sons, David Isaac Blanchard of Ocoee, FL, Dewayne Blanchard of Tallahassee, FL, and Michael Blanchard of Crawfordville, FL; two brothers, Jesse Warren Worth of Chatsworth, GA and Marvin Worth of Belleview, FL; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by…