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Wal-Mart recently surprised the teachers of West Green Elementary School with a reception and 20 fifty-dollar gift cards in thanks for their hard work and dedication. Thank you to Wal-Mart for supporting education! -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Officials with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit announced Friday an array of arrests that have occurred throughout the month of October. On October 6, Douglas Police Department – Coffee County Sheriff’s Office H.E.A.T. officers initiated a traffic stop on Westgreen Rd at Farrar Lane on a vehicle occupied by Corey Vernon Merritt. During the traffic stop, officers located a package of methamphetamine; officers contacted the Douglas – Coffee Drug Unit. DCDU detectives arrested Merritt for possession of methamphetamine. On October 10, CCSO deputies initiated a traffic stop on New Forest Hwy. on a vehicle occupied by Raymond Bernard Peacock. During the…

The health and safety of all students in Coffee County is the number one priority of the school system. This past week, with heightened attention on the Ebola virus threatening the United States, system directors and administrators reviewed precautionary actions reinforcing healthy habits for continued safety as it relates to students and staff. District officials reviewed the school system emergency preparedness plan, infectious disease policy and a letter of guidance from the Georgia Department of Community Health. An emergency preparedness coordinator from the Southeast Health District also participated in reviewing protocols and developing strategies to manage any situations that may…

As Ebola scares crop up around the country, hospitals nationwide including Coffee Regional Medical Center are preparing for what to do if they find themselves face-to-face with the deadly virus. Coffee Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Preparedness Program is in place to train, educate, and to prepare for any potential dangers to public health. CRMC is collaborating with Georgia Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ASPAR (Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response), GEMA and local community partners to ensure a quick response and containment if we have a suspected Ebola patient. CRMC along with EMS…

South Georgia State College has realized a slight increase in its enrollment for the fall 2014 semester. According to SGSC’s enrollment services department, the head count for fall 2014 is 2,611 students, besting fall 2013’s head count of 2,572, for a 1.5 percent increase. The student body boasts students from 344 high schools, 106 Georgia counties, 27 other states, and 10 foreign countries. College officials attribute the increase to multiple factors, but it is primarily due to the expansion of the college’s dual enrollment program, increased marketing efforts, and the launch of a second bachelor’s degree. SGSC President Dr. Virginia…

Congratulations to Trinity Baggett on winning Eastside’s Perfect Attendance iPod Shuffle! Trinity had perfect attendance for the first nine weeks of school. Eastside would like to thank Wendys for providing such a great incentive.

As the new season of fall has arrived, the Pre-K students at Eastside Elementary School were treated to the arrival of Johnny Appleseed. Mr. Appleseed shared his story of how he was given the name Johnny Appleseed as well as all the travels he has made during his lifetime. Mr. Appleseed shared with the young student how important the character education word for October, cooperation, has been for him meeting many new friends throughout his travels. Johnny Appleseed brought his famous pot hat for the children to see and try on for size. He even told the children the secret…