Douglas Rotary President Jim Cottingham presented copies of 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die to Coffee High School Principal Van Allen and Coffee County Schools Superintendent Morris Leis.
Douglas Rotary Club donated copies of the new book, 35 Natural Wonders of
Georgia to See Before You Die, for the libraries at the Coffee County Middle School, Ninth Grade Campus, and Coffee High School. Rotary Club President Jim Cottingham presented the books to Coffee High School Principal Van Allen and Coffee County Schools Superintendent Morris Leis at the November 13, 2025 Rotary Club meeting. Rotarians Allen and Leis accepted the books on behalf of schools serving middle and secondary students. The beautifully illustrated hardback editions were written and illustrated by Charles Seabrook and Ann Litrel respectively and published by The University of Georgia Press. For more information about the book that features nearby attractions including the Broxton Rocks preserve, the Okefenokee Swamp, and Cumberland Island, visit www.ugapress.org or www.annlitrel.com.
Dr. Cottingham noted that Douglas and South Georgia State College were honored to be included in the statewide launch of this impressive book celebrating Georgia’s treasures.
Douglas Rotary is a service organization seeking to advance the service ideals of Rotary International by investing time and resources in programs for children and youth, community development, disease prevention, family support, environmental health, and leadership development. Rotary meets on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the South Georgia State College Dining Hall in Douglas. Visitors and prospective members who are interested in personal and professional growth and community service are always welcome. For more information, call Clay Lott at 912-327-1921, Pastor Paul Elliott at 912-850-9631, or Mark Miller at 540-321-8191.