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Westside Elementary hosted a school-wide spelling bee Monday, Nov. 14, starring homeroom spelling bee winners in grades four and five. All participants were presented with certificates in recognition of their hard work in preparation for the contest. The following students participated in the spelling bee and are pictured below: Back Row (Left to Right): Kensley Knight, Maggie Minchew, Abby Greer, Mailey Sinclair, Aaron Adame, Jamie Cruz, Owen Hill, and Samuel Hanks. Front Row (Left to Right): Kiara Williams, Ciara Williams, Raleigh Gifford, Shakevious Wright, Noah Cliett, Daniel Gowen, and Alexander Moreno. Congratulations to the following spelling bee winners (pictured above): …

It all happened on an eerie Thursday night at Westside Elementary… The date was October 29th and….. Spooky Science was the scene! Westside Elementary students and parents enjoyed a spooktacular and fun filled night of receiving important reading information, entertainment by the first grade students, educational and engaging Spooky Science experiments in the classrooms, and free dinner in the Wildcat Café for the whole family…all while dressed in favorite costumes! Students at Westside were eager to come back to school dressed for success in favorite costumes for the evening. First grade students began the eventful evening as they entertained the…

Five South Georgia State College players are preparing for the next steps in their college baseball careers by signing letters of intent last week. The players will be dominant forces on the SGSC Hawks team this spring and then part ways to continue playing at the next level. Bradly Cammack, a right handed pitcher from Treutlen County, Ga., has committed to Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Bradly is a transfer from Darton State College, a school that made an appearance in the 2016 JUCO World Series. “He will be used primarily as a starter this spring,” Head Coach…

A late second half run, and strong shooting from the three-point line, helped the South Georgia State College Hawks extend their winning streak to four games Saturday afternoon, defeating TAAG Academy 94-77. The game was back-and-forth in the first half, which included 12 ties and 10 lead changes. The Hawks (4-0) led 42-41 at halftime, and the game remained close until the 7:45 mark in the second half. Leading 68-64, the Hawks generated a 12-2 run over the next 2:30. The run included six points in 30 seconds from Zaquavian Smith and three-pointers by Shaquille Williams and Nate Louis. The…

Pearlie Privett, age 73, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. following an extended illness. Mrs. Privett was born on November 5, 1943, in Willacoochee, Ga. to the late George Washington Richardson and Effie Kay Davis Richardson. Survivors include: her husband, Irvin C. Privett, Sr. of Douglas, Ga.; three sons, James Luke (Julia) Singleton of Douglas, Ga., Joseph Hannah Singleton of Rebecca, Ga., and Irvin Charles (Tracie) Privett, Jr., of Orange Park, Fla.; daughter, Shirley Ann (Alanzo) Gonzalez of Americus, Ga.; six grandchildren, Brandon (Brittany) Singleton of Jacksonville, Fla., Christy (William)…

More than eight hundred middle and high school students from Bacon and Coffee County Schools were busy having fun while learning on the Coffee campus recently. The students, their teachers, and counselors participated in the college’s annual Get Wired for a Career. The event featured more than 30 hands-on activities that showcased potential career fields. “Get Wired Coffee was a wonderful event designed to connect middle and high school students with possible careers in our area,” shared Director of Recruitment Brooke Jaramillo. “We were so excited to host 850 student visitors on campus allowing them to learn more about our…

CLOVERLEAF 4-H DANCE FUNDRAISER Cloverleaf 4-H members are invited to the next Cloverleaf 4-H Dance Fundraiser on Thursday, November 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door, but you must purchase a 4-H wristband from your school teacher. Wristbands are required as proof that you are a 4-H member in good standing with your teacher. Concessions will be available, so bring extra money if you are interested in purchasing anything to eat or drink. Certified Chaperons and Teen Leaders are asked to help chaperon the dance. You will be needed by 5:30 p.m. to help set…

Jimmy Barnett was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Flyin’ Cowboy Restaurant. Jimmy spoke about his life experiences with karate, boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and how he came to start coaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He currently coaches in Eastman and recently started coaching in Douglas within the last six weeks at the Better Bodies Gym. Mr. Barnett demonstrated a triangle, chain, and technical stand up for the group. If interested in learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Jimmy teaches Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m. for children and 7:15 to 9 p.m. for adults…

This year, second through fifth grade studenst at West Green Elementary can earn Brag Tags for reading and taking Reading Counts tests. Students can earn a tag for earning 30 points and having an 80 average. Mariz Ramos recently earned five Brag Tags which propelled her to obtain the school’s first Amazing Reader tag. Congratulations, Mariz! Keep up the good work. – Submitted