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Students, parents, and staff at Indian Creek Elementary kicked off the Christmas season in holiday style at the annual Party at the North Pole. The evening began with a performance by the Creek Choir and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Then everyone enjoyed Christmas games, food, and activities. Mrs. Morgan and all of the staff at ICE would like to wish everyone a very blessed and Merry Christmas season and a Happy New Year filled with love and peace! – Submitted

James C Nobles, age 89, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Manor House. Mr. Nobles was born on February 15, 1927, in Ocilla, Georgia to the late John Clark Nobles and Ned Naomi Nobles. Survivors include: Son: Johnny Nobles of Nicholls, GA. Brother: Loren (Sandra) Nobles of Brunswick, GA 9 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several Nieces and nephews. Preceded by: Wife: Betty Nobles, Daughter: Janice M Knapp, Father: John Nobles, Mother: Ned Nobles. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sims Funeral Home.…

Indian Creek Elementary was honored to have children’s non-fiction author and educator, Amy M. O’Quinn, visit with us last week. Her presentation, Non-Fiction is Informative…and Fun, was very engaging. Her book, Marie Curie for Kids: Her Life and Scientific Discoveries, with 21 Activities and Experiments, was for sale. Mrs. O’Quinn was available to sign copies of her book and to discuss her writing. She shared with students how she gets her ideas and the process involved in publishing her books. Thanks, Mrs. O’Quinn, for an awesome author visit! – Submitted

Georgia House of Representative Dominic LaRiccia recently spoke to members of Coffee Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society about serving as pages during the 2017 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Representative LaRiccia provided great insight into the legislative proceedings at our state capital. Many of the CMS NJHS students are excited to be traveling to Atlanta in January to serve their legislators by participating in the page program. – Submitted

FALL FORUM Each year, Senior 4-H members (9th – 12th graders) gather at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center during the second weekend in December for a conference called Fall Forum. The theme for this year’s conference is “4-H Vacation: Paradise at the Rock”. The conference will be held on December 10 & 11. 4-H members can volunteer to enter an exhibit in the annual exhibit fair, submit an application to teach classes, or even take part in the 4K run/walk. They will also get to see Clovers & Co. perform which is a real treat. Clovers & Co. is a…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was named the winner of the 2016 National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) marketing materials contest. This announcement was made at the 2016 NACEP National Conference in Kentucky. Wiregrass Marketing and Public Relations department and High School Services department collaborated on the materials that were recognized nationally. The award-winning pieces are used for communicating the college’s Move On When Ready (MOWR) Program targeting high school students and their parents in the 11 counties the college serves. The pieces are geared to high school-aged students and uses bright colors, graphics and images younger students can relate…

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James Merritt, age 69, of Broxton, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Merritt was born on November 26, 1947, in Ambrose, Ga. to the late Thomas Amos Merritt and Annie Ruth Fussell Merritt. Survivors include: his wife, Marie Merritt of Broxton, Ga.; four sons, Jimmy Raper of Pridgen, Ga., Jerome Merritt of Douglas, Ga., Amos Merritt of Workmore, Ga., and Chris Merritt of Broxton, Ga.; three sisters, Lounelle Beecher of Grenville, Sc., Carolyn Bryson of Mt. Airy, Ga., and Faye Nugent of Douglas, Ga.; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation North recently held its 31st annual meeting at the Charles Harris Learning Center on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. Approximately 250 guests filled the banquet room decorated in a Christmas theme. This annual event, given by the Foundation to honor supporters of the college and the Foundation, is held each year to recognize and say thank you to the friends of the college. This year’s event was dedicated to Mr. Rod Martin, former Foundation trustee from Coffee County. Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson welcomed everyone to the annual event. She opened the evening by sharing…