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Students at ICE took a step back in time thanks to Mrs. Tammy Bennett’s 1st grade class and Mrs. Shelly Lott’s 2nd grade class. These first and second graders chose, researched, and wrote a paper about historical figures. They also worked at home to prepare a poster and find a costume that represented their person. The ICE student body was able to take a tour through this living history museum and learn about prominent Americans from the past. These projects were a huge success!

Thanks to a little help from their friends, third, fourth, and fifth grade Cardinals are ready to show what they know on the GMAS. Thank you to the CHS cheerleaders, the Creek Choir, all staff members, and to our younger Cardinals who helped cheer them on this past Friday. ICE Cardinals say, “We believe in you! You can do this!”

Mr. Raymond Luke, age 88, of Douglas passed away early Tuesday morning, Mar. 28, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born Aug. 9, 1928 to the late Riley Luke and the late Nellie Jernigan Luke Brown. Survivors include: Wife Frances Fortune Luke of Douglas, GA; sons Alan (Debbie) Luke of Douglas, GA and Brick (Karen) Luke of Columbus, GA; sisters Ludell Harper of Ambrose, GA, Carolyn Black of Supply, North Carolina, and Mozelle Pridgen of Broxton, GA; grandchildren Alison Luke (Michael, Jr.) O’Steen of Douglas, GA, Erica Luke of Valdosta, GA, Kristin (Robb) Riddell…

Willie William Lewis, age 61, of Pearson, GA passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on February 26, 1956, in Port Saint Joe, FL to the late Hilliard Junior Lewis and Martha Jane Anderson Lewis. Survivors include: his wife, Frances Marie Lewis of Pearson, GA; five daughters, Cynthia King of Pearson, GA, Lesley (Michael) Doolie of Ohio, Elizabeth (James) Taft of Dothan, AL, Stacey (D.J.) Bass of Pearson, GA, and Samantha Lewis of Pearson, GA; three sisters, Elaine (Ray) Taft of Pearson, GA, Martha Ann Jackson of Pearson, GA,…

Jo Ann Kibbey, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Southern Senior Living following an extended illness. Mrs. Kibbey was born on June 29, 1936, in Wray, GA to the late Ernest Vickers and Margaret Royal Vickers. Survivors include: her daughter, Dawn (Steve) Wight of Douglas, GA; sister, Lillie Topper of Albany, GA; three grandchildren, Trey Meeks of San Diego, CA, Thad Meeks of Edwardsville, IL, and Tiffany Meeks of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kibbey; son, Cam Thomas; and sister, Jean Benefield. A…

Roselyn Hall Williams, age 90, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at home following a brief illness. She was born on January 10, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Warren Lee Hall and Pearl Meeks Hall. Mrs. Williams is survived by her children: Gail Williams McCrary (Craig) of Douglas, GA, Bob Williams (Cindy) of Douglas, GA and Joy Williams Paulk (Danny) of Douglas, GA; one granddaughter: Jennifer Rose Paulk McCranie (Christopher) of Jacksonville, Florida; three grandsons: Bert Williams (Lisa), Dennis Williams (Jodi) and Mac McCrary (Ashley) all of Douglas, Georgia; six great grandchildren:…

Junior Spring 4-H Conference The Southeast District Junior 4-H Spring Conference will be held at Camp Jekyll the weekend of April 28-29. Mrs. Liz Batten is assigned as one of the adult leaders to attend and will be chaperoning the trip. Cost is $78 for the Friday-Saturday event. Current 7th and 8th grade 4‑H members as well as 6th grade 4-H members who competed in DPA this year are eligible to sign up for this weekend activity. 4-H members should sign up as soon as possible if they are interested in attending. Target Sports Update The Coffee County 4-H BB team is getting ready…

The Nature Conservancy will hold its annual Broxton Rocks Easter Open House on Sunday, April 16 from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. This annual event brings approximately 100-200 visitors to Coffee County. Visitors are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and discover a natural wonder here in Coffee County. Considered a natural wonder in South Georgia, the Broxton Rocks are part of a 15,000 square-mile band of subsurface sandstone known as the Altamaha Grit, formed by shifts in the Earth’s tectonic plates eons ago. Rare plants, unique wildlife and a waterfall are only a part of the discoveries awaiting visitors…

March is Hemophilia Awareness Month. Zander Kirkland, a kindergarten student at West Green Elementary School, was diagnosed from birth with hemophilia. This diagnosis affects everything he does, but it does not hold him back from doing everything that he wants to do. He still plays basketball, football, baseball, and plays like any other child would. Hemophilia is a bleeding disease that many people do not hear about and prevents blood from clotting properly, so a person who has it bleeds more than someone without it does. To show their support of Zander, a display was created in the hallway near his…

Sen. Tyler Harper (R – Ocilla) announced this week the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contract awards for Senate District 7. These projects were advertised in January, bids were received on February 17, and contracts were awarded on March 3 to the lowest qualified bidder. The awards focus on construction and operational improvements that enhance safety, address congestion and bring much needed upgrades to roadways throughout Georgia. “As our roads and infrastructure continue to deteriorate, it’s important that we continue to invest in keeping our roads well-maintained,” said Sen. Harper. “These projects and more are proof that Georgia is prioritizing…