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The Atlanta Metro Trailblazers put together a late second half run Wednesday night to defeat No. 18 South Georgia State College, 70-61. “We played good defense, but this was the second game in a row where we shot 20 percent from the field,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “They (Atlanta Metro) did a good job of hitting some big shots late in the game.” Jovante’ Spivey led the Hawks (22-4, 11-3) with 22 points. Cody Helgeland had 12 points and eight rebounds, while Daniel Peace finished with 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six steals. The loss was the…

By Brandon Miller Former major league pitcher Randy Johnson once stated, “No matter who you are, you’re going to get hurt in your career and you have to be patient to get through the injuries.” Former Coffee High Trojan shortstop and starting pitcher Keegan McGovern will embark on his journey into college baseball this spring for the University of Georgia, but his journey has been filled with peaks and valleys. And along the way, he’s had to take Mr. Johnson’s advice on more than one occasion. Through his relentless work ethic and absolute refusal to give up, Keegan has become…

John L. Hastings, Sr., age 82, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Hastings was born on October 30, 1932, in Nottoway, VA to the late James Maston Hastings and Ruth May Major Hastings. Survivors include: his wife, Hilda Hastings of Douglas, GA; four daughters, Serena (Mathew) Burke of Broxton, GA, Amy (Scott) Smith of Raleigh, NC, Patsy Hastings of Virginia, and Teresa Hastings of Virginia; four sons, John (Teresa) Cleland of Douglas, GA; Bradley (Jessica) Hastings of Douglas, GA, John L. Hastings, Jr., of Virginia, and…

Mr. Anthony Purvis, age 45, of Douglas passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 2015, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born November 11, 1969 to the late Joe Bethel Purvis and Nellie Ruth Futch Purvis. Survivors include: His Wife: Teresa Lynn Heaton Purvis of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Daughter: Shannon Angela Purvis of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Son: Dustin Anthony Purvis of Douglas, Ga. ; His Mother: Nellie Ruth Futch Purvis of Douglas, Ga.; 3 Step –Daughters: Candice Harper of Douglas, Ga., Kimberly Harper of Alapaha, Ga., and Julie Drawdy of Enigma, Ga.; 2 Brothers: Dewey Purvis of Jacksonville,…

On Friday, February 27, 2015, South Georgia State College is offering a chance for potential students to picture themselves here. Preview Day will be held on the Douglas Campus of SGSC for all who are interested in admission to the school, or have interest in any of the programs, clubs, activities, or other campus organizations offered, to come out and experience a taste of college life. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with an official welcome and overview of the college, followed by a meet-and-greet with students and advisors who are actively participating in clubs or organizations on the…

Premium Peanut, LLC has announced its intentions to build a peanut shelling facility in Coffee County. The facility will be located just west of the City of Douglas on a 42 acre tract on Barrington Road. Initial site work started last week. The plant, which will entail close to $50 million in capital investment, is anticipated to employ approximately 100 people and should open for production around December 2015 to start shelling the 2015 crop. “A commitment of one hundred new jobs is just what we need to kickstart the economy in 2015,” comments JoAnne Lewis, Executive Director for the…

The City of Douglas and OneBlood will be hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. OneBlood’s ‘Big Red Bus’ will be at Douglas City Hall at 224 E. Bryan St. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and wellness check-ups, which include blood pressure, iron count and cholesterol screenings. For more information, call (912) 389-3494.

Mary Irvine Spivey Merritt, age 69, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Merritt was born on December 23, 1945, in Douglas, GA to the late James Ervin Spivey and Mary Lillian Anderson Spivey. Survivors include: her daughter, Judy (Stevie Cothern) Merritt of Douglas, GA; stepson, Dewayne (Tonya) Spivey of Alma, GA; stepdaughter, Cindy Sheffield of Indiana; two grandchildren, Katie Francis of Nicholls, GA and Jared Francis of Nicholls, GA; four sisters, Ella Mae Stone of Nicholls, GA, Vivian Castro of Douglas, GA, Shirley Hollinger of Tifton,…