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Satilla Regional Library System will be holding the following programs during the month of December for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library System!! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs please call Julie Macomber Vickers, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or contact via e-mail: macomberj@srlsys.org. Please visit our website, www.srlsys.org, like us on Facebook@ facebook.com/SatillaRegionalLibrary and Twitter@SatillaLibrary. Holiday ClosingsSatilla Regional Library System will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23-Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Special Programs in December…

Come join us over Christmas break for some great softball instruction. All camps will be taught by SGSC Head coach Jeff Savage and former Division I Head coach Janice Savage. The latest techniques and drills will be introduced. Video will also be utilized for instructional purposes as well. Grades 3 through 12 are welcome. Instruction will be tailored to the skill level of each camper regardless of age or ability. Campers need to bring their own equipment as well as shoes for indoor work (depending on weather).Camp registration can be found at: http://collegesoftballcamps.com/sgschawks/ Catching camp $50 from 9-10:30 a.m- Catchers…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Paulk Plaza on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 25 at 917 Gaskin Avenue South. Many friends and family gathered for the celebration with owner Mayor Tony Paulk, his wife Chevelle and daughters Destiny and Kyara. Those attending enjoyed food, fun and fellowship as well as great music, bounce houses and horse rides! Congratulations to Mayor Paulk and family!

The “See Something, Say Something” campaign can be used for more issues other than crime reporting. Citizens are encouraged to report discolored/rusty water, “smelly” water, potholes, electrical outages, water leaks, and other related items for the City. “We hope that citizens will report needed repairs to the City,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs. “See Something, Say Something, goes beyond law enforcement related activities. If your water is discolored or smells, a street light is out, a large pothole is on your street, or if you notice a water leak, we want you to report it to us so we can…

As the holiday season is upon us, the City of Douglas Police Department would like to remind everyone that holiday shopping can present some danger. During the holiday season, people become less attentive as their lives become more hectic, which could make them susceptible to crime and danger. Taking a few prevention measures can help ensure ajovial holiday season. “The holiday shopping season can cause some people to be more at risk to theft and other holiday crime,” says Chief Casteloes. “We hope that by sharing these safety tips, it will remind people to be more prepared by being watchful…

The City of Douglas Fire Department would like to remind everyone that winter is the time of year that more fires are prevalent. Winter weather that interrupts electrical service will cause people to turn to alternative heating sources and will contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter. Holiday decorations also contribute to the increase of fire hazards during the winter months. “Winter fires are preventable and the City of Douglas hopes that these tips will be helpful and citizens will use them to keep their family safe from fire during the upcoming months,” says Douglas Fire Chief Larry…

By Kevin Tatum JUNIOR/SENIOR DISTRICT PROJECT ACHEIVEMENT Junior & Senior 4-H members are reminded that portfolio rough drafts for DPA are due on Friday, Dec. 1. Final copies are due by Friday, Dec. 15. Portfolios count for 40 percent of Junior DPA scores and 50 percent of Senior DPA scores. DPA will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Be sure you have these dates saved on your calendar. WAYCROSS FAIR EXHIBITS We want to congratulate Abby Hamilton, Alexandra Rivero, Jenna Sears, Micheal Woods (Reserve Champion), and Evie Woodward for all…

Mr. Charles Elton Lott, Jr., age 69, of Tifton, GA passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Lott was born on October 6, 1948, in Pearson, Georgia to the late Charles Elton Lott, SR and the late Alice Emma Bazemore Lott. Survivors include: brother, Silas Lott of Broxton, GA.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: father, Charles Elton Lott, Sr.; mother, Alice Emma Bazemore Lott; sister, Silvia Lott; and son, Charles Elton Lott, III. Funeral Services were held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 2 p.m…

Mrs. Linda Ann Lambert Lott, age 65, of Tifton, GA passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Mrs. Lott was born on February 10, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia to Joyce Marie Bullock Lambert and the late Grady Allen Lambert. Survivors include: mother, Joyce Marie Bullock Lambert of Stockton, GA.; sisters: Jane and husband Julian Smith of Stockton, GA., Brenda and husband Arzell Register of Waycross, GA., Robbie Sue Delk of Stockton, GA., Vickie Kaye Howell of Stockton, GA.; brothers: Jackie Lambert of Stockton, GA., Bobby and wife Judy Lambert of Lake Park,…

Mrs. Dora Pearl Wooten Floyd, age 92, of Broxton passed away Monday morning, November 20, 2017 at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Floyd was born August 8, 1925 to the late Charlie Wooten and the late Dora Lee Cliett Wooten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 49 years, Vernon T. Floyd and her husband of 12 years, Robert Warnock; sons: Johnny Wayne Floyd, Neil Joseph Floyd and Michael Floyd; siblings: Guy Wooten, Algerine Reynolds, Missouri Knight, Mary Olive Smith, Winnie Smith, C. E. Wooten, Gertrude Peacock and Richard Wooten. Mrs.…