Thanks, Coach Joe

Chandra Johnson, far left, and Joseph Thornton, second from left, speak to a packed house Friday night in Cuthbert during the dedication of the brand new Randolph-Clay gymnasium in honor of former Red Devils boys basketball coach Joe Williams, who died last year. Johnson, who is Williams’ only child, and Thornton, who is Williams’ grandson, hold a jersey — which reads “RCHS Joe Williams 1015 WINS” to signify Williams’ 1,015 career victories — that was framed and placed on the wall as other members of Williams’ friends and family look on. ([email protected])