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The Wiregrass Reader, a literary journal published by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, won first place for its outstanding format, content, and presentation in the American Scholastic Press Association’s Annual Scholastic Yearbook and Magazine Awards. Wiregrass English Instructor Cathy Leeman was the Editor. She shared, “The Wiregrass Reader gives our student, faculty, and friends a chance to show off their amazing talents as artists. There is a ton of talent hidden in our communities and The Reader gives recognition to those amazing people. As far as students are concerned, it gives them not only a voice or vision to share, but…

The Magnolia Midlands Travel Association (MMTA) is requesting proposals for a tourism driven project entitled “Take Flight”. For this project, artists who live or attend college within the region, are being sought to produce artwork that will engage Georgiavisitors and tell the story of the region. The artist will be commissioned to install a set of Eagle wings on a main wall in the State Visitor Information Center in Sylvania, Georgia. The Visitor Information Center is located at 8463 Burton’s Ferry Hwy, Sylvania, GA 30467 and is the oldest center in the US. The wings will designate/create an area for a photo opportunity inside…

The City of Douglas Police, Fire, and City Clerk’s Office were recognized at the Jan. 8 Commission meeting, for receiving an award for the National Night Out Event that was held on Aug. 1, 2017. Thanks to all everyone who helped make this event successful! Pictured L-R: Commissioner Mike Gowen, Commissioner Cindy McNeill, Fire Chief Wilson, Police Chief Casteloes, City Clerk Wynetta Bolder, and Mayor Tony Paulk. Mayor Tony Paulk and the Commission congratulated Douglas Police Officer, Sara Wood, for recently graduating from the Police Academy in Tifton at the City Commission meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Pictured L-R: Commissioner Mike…

Ms. Wilma McKinnon Probeck, age 87. of Waycross passed away Monday evening, Jan. 8, 2018, at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 4, 1930 to the late William McKinnon and the late Eula Mae Gillespie McKinnon. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by: son, Jerry Daniel Smith; sisters: Virginia Crozier and Matti Lou Sims. Survivors include: son, Jesse W. Smith of Waycross, Ga.; siblings: Shirley Edwards , Doris Kimball and Odis McKinnon, all of Jacksonville, FL, Roy McKinnon of Arkansas, and Mildred Collier of Douglas, GA.; grandchild, Thomas William Smith…

Ms. Janette Geraldine Moore, age 88, of Douglas passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 8, 2018, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Moore was born Feb. 11, 1929 to the late James Youngie Day and the late Geanie Jowers Day. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel A. Moore. Survivors include: daughters: Cynthia Lyons of Augusta, GA and Tonya Duffie of Douglas, GA.; brother, J. Y. Day of Douglas, GA.; 2 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Graveside Services and Interment were held on Tuesday, Jan. 9,…

Mr. John McDowell, age 75, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. McDowell was born July 8, 1942 to the late Clarence McDowell and the late Lillian McDowell. Mr. McDowell, a native of Aububon, New Jersey, retired from PCC while working in the Wax Room. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. Mr. McDowell was a Lutheran by Faith. Survivors include: daughters: Angel McDowell of New Jersey; Tina (Scott) Scarborough of Milan, GA, Vivian Smith, Glendora (Wayne) Harper and Peggy Willis, all of Douglas, GA.; 10 grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; several…

Mr. Winston Kyle Purvis, age 62, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018, Douglas, GA. Mr. Purvis was born on November 15, 1955, in Coffee County, GA to the late “Wink” and Waunelle Purvis. Survivors include: his wife, Desiree Bird Purvis of Douglas, GA; daughters: Mrs. Paige and husband Jason DeGoursey of Douglas, GA and Mrs. Amy and husband Claude Holbrook of Adel, GA; grandchildren: Emily DeGoursey, Brooker DeGoursey, Asher Holbrook, and Briggs Holbrook; mother-in-law, Ms.Sandra Bird of Douglas, Ga.; sister-in-law, Ms. Michele Purvis; brother-in-law, Mr. Chuck and wife Charlotte Bird; several aunts, uncles, three nieces, one…

Miss Louise Patricia Hanna, age 97, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Manor House. Miss Hanna was born on February 24, 1920, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Mose Hanna and Rosa Nuthea Hanna. Miss Hanna was a life-long member of St. Paul Catholic Church where she served as sacristan for more than 60 years. She was a pillar of the church. She was always ready and willing to volunteer her time and gifts for the well-being and up-building of the church. In 1991, Miss Hanna was bestowed the rare honor of becoming an honorary…

Monday evening, Jan. 8, the Alma Police Department arrested two wanted fugitives in separate incidents. Following a traffic stop on W. 12th St, Ashley Leanna Green, 28 of Waycross, was found to be wanted in both Appling and Bacon counties on theft charges. After a second traffic stop, on N. Pierce St, Christopher Dickerson, 32 of Alma, was charged with driving with a suspended license, an equipment violation, and discovered to be wanted in Appling County on bench warrants. Christopher Dickerson

First Academy is pleased to recognize those students in first through seventh grade who have earned academic honors for the Second Quarter of the 2017-18 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being on the Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain an average of 90 or above per academic subject. To qualify for the Headmaster’s List, a student must maintain an average of 95 or above per academic subject. Biblical comprehension is included as an academic subject beginning in the second grade. FIRST ACADEMY HONOR ROLL SECOND QUARTER…