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As the Christmas holidays quickly approach, excitement is in the air at Eastside Elementary School Pre-K classrooms. The students have been learning about the many traditions of “Christmas Around the World” and how it is celebrated. As the culminating activity, all 67 Pre-K students, along with help from many volunteers, created their own special gingerbread boy or girl. No two creations looked the same. Gingerbread boys and girls were seen with all types of candies, icing, fruits, nuts and the works as they were decorated to perfection by each student. The gingerbread boys and girls were left in good care…

Congratulations to Mrs. Debra Spell’s class at West Green Elementary School for collecting the most food for the Ameris Bank Canned Food Drive. The students were rewarded with a pizza party by Ameris Bank for their generosity. Pictured above with the students are Darline Minchew and Donna Alvarado, employees of Ameris Bank. Thanks to everyone that donated food items, as they will be greatly appreciated during this holiday season. – Submitted

Thanks to the generosity of Coffee Middle School students and staff, members of CMS’s National Junior Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes collected toys and money for the local charity Seven Baskets to distribute to local children in need of Christmas. – Submitted

Coffee High’s Isaiah Smith was recently recognized for winning the CHS Christmas card design contest. Congratulations, Isaiah! – Submitted

Congratulations to our Satilla Elementary Bulldog Archers who qualified for the region tournament and won at West Green Elementary last Saturday. The boys and girls scored 2537 as a team and came away with five top shooters. Boys’ winners included Brody Rish (1st), Graden McElhaney (2nd) , and Colby Brooker (3rd). Girls’ winners were Emily Stone (2nd) and Jaci Jones (3rd). Way to, archers! A special thanks goes to our coaches Mrs. Angela, Mrs. Kim, and Mr. Medders. We sure couldn’t do it without you! – Submitted

Ms. Robin McGowan Justice, age 60, of Canton, GA formerly of Douglas, passed away late Tuesday evening December 13, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Canton, GA following an extended illness. Ms. Justice was born January 16, 1956 to Jonathan Barfield and the late Rita McGowan Mosby. Survivors include: 1 Daughter, Amber (Jason) Pearson of Canton, GA; 4 Grandchildren, Halle Pearson, Eli Pearson, Benjamin Pearson and Shepard Pearson all of Canton, GA; 2 Sisters, Linda Wilson of Douglas, GA and Pocahontas Clarke of Alpharetta, GA; 2 Brothers, Sterling Wilson of Nicholls, GA and Blake McGowan of Florida; Best Friend, Carl…

Grady Sanford, age 89, of Warner Robins, Ga passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, Ga. following an extended illness. Mr. Sanford was born on October 31, 1927, in Milan, Ga. to the late Sidney Thomas Sanford and Cynthia Hammock Sanford. Survivors include: his two daughters, Rosemary (Phillip) Jackson of Eatonton, Ga. and Rhonda Sanford of Warner Robins, Ga.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Sanford. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6:00…

One ticket allows spectators to watch all four games: JV girls, JV boys, varsity girls, and varsity boys. The JV girls game kicks off at 4 p.m. Go Trojans! – Submitted

Tuesday marked the grand opening for two new vocational schools here in Georgia, but the setting might not be what you expect. CoreCivic’s Wheeler County and Coffee County Correctional Facilities are now home to brand new centers offering courses in gas metal arc welding and diesel truck maintenance. Inmate students can earn certificates from nearby Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Oconee Fall Line Technical College, which are running the programs and supplying the instructors. Courses will begin in early January, and inmate students have already signed up for classes. Studies have shown that graduates of programs like these are 43…

Mr. Alfred Eugene “Al” Hobby, age 82, of Broxton, GA passed away early Tuesday morning, December 13, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Hobby, a native of Tift County, was born August 13, 1934 to the late Roy Lee Hobby and the late Willa Mae Cox Hobby. Survivors: His Wife: Frances Cato Hobby of Broxton, GA; 1 Son: Douglas (Sherry) Hobby of Madison, OK; 4 Sisters: Dorothy Lankford and Leitha Bush both of Douglas, Ga, Thelma Wooten of Broxton, GA and Jan Johnson of Hampton, GA; 3 Grandchildren. 14 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other…