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The No. 19 South Georgia State College Hawks defeated the Central Georgia Tech Titans Wednesday night 71-62 in the last home game of the regular season. More importantly, the win moved the Hawks (24-4, 13-3) one step closer to clinching their first-ever regular season conference title. Jovante’ Spivey led the Hawks with 26 points, while JeVaughn Sanchez had nine points. Cody Helgeland and Jamison Williams each finished with seven points. Helgeland grabbed nine rebounds and had two steals. Williams finished with six rebounds and three assists. The Hawks lost starter Demontrez Austin in the first minute of the game to…

Steve Carver, Coffee County Fire Chief and EMA Director, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting of Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Carver spoke about Project Lifesaver and how it is used to locate at risk people who go missing. He also covered the facts and figures of the fire department to include its funding. -Submitted copy

Terry Benton, age 61, of Georgetown, GA passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Columbus, GA at Gentiva Hospice following an extended illness. Mr. Benton was born, September 13, 1953, in Douglas, GA to Evelyn Pearl Pharis Benton and the late Edd Benton, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lisa G. Benton of Georgetown, GA; Mother, Evelyn P. Benton of Douglas, GA; and sister, Gloria P Luke (Wesley) of Valdosta, GA; two step-children, Michelle Cook (Dale) of Valdosta, GA, and Joseph Mills of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Daphnie Foster, Shelby Foster and Donnie Foster all of Valdosta, GA; Neice,…

Congratulations to Carson Neeley for being the top fundraiser for Jump Rope for Heart at Westside Elementary School. Carson raised $245.00 for this wonderful cause! -Submitted by Westside Elementary School

The Coffee County, Georgia Historical Society is attempting to identify individuals in newly-discovered photographs. The image above is the second of such photos featuring recently-rediscovered glass negatives from the Rogers Studio Collection. It features a group of mostly women in front of the First Baptist Church from about 1926-1931. A few who have been identified are Mrs. W.R. Wilson Sr., Mrs. E.L. Tanner, Mrs. Melvin Tanner, Mrs. Lawson Kelly, Mrs. A.A. Kuhl and Mrs. Carl Tanner. If you know any of the people in the photos, please contact Heritage Station Museum or Carol Morgan at (912) 381-1135.

The Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival will be held in Douglas Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2015. The outdoor event will feature all types of event vendors relating to arts & crafts, food, motorcycles, BBQ, aviation and more. Activities will include a BBQ competition, NAPA/Brooks Auto car show, motorcycle show, poker run, displays of vintage aircraft, and live blues music bands with Friday headliner Albert Castiglia and Saturday headliner The Victor Wainwright Band. “We are seeking all types of vendors for this event ,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Department Director. “We already have a few vendors…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the City of Douglas Police Department will offer a handgun safety course for women on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course will cover firearms safety procedures, Georgia firearms laws, methods of safe carry and storage and proper loading and unloading. The cost of the course is $25, and the deadline for registering is March 10. For more information or to register contact Gail Giddens (229) 468-2074.

Mr. Charlie Nipper, Sr., age 81, of Douglas passed away Wednesday evening, February 11, 2015, at the Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born October 26, 1933 to the late Willie Nipper and the late Mary Carver Nipper. Survivors include: His Wife: Louetha McKinnon Nipper of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Son: Charlie Nipper, Jr. of Douglas, Ga..; 1 Daughter: Judy Dombrowski of Pearson, Ga.; 1 Sister: Latrell Gillis of Pearson, Ga.; 4 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 14, 2014, at 2:30 P.…

Linda Murray, age 67, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Speciality Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Murray was born on September 24, 1947. Survivors include: her husband, Clarence Taylor of Douglas, GA; son, Charles Greg Parham of Hope Mills, NC; daughter, Donna Lindsey of Douglas, GA; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hebron Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.