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The faculty and staff of Coffee Middle School recently enjoyed an extra special lunch provided by Mr. Sonny Lyon and our CMS PTO. Parent/Teacher Conference Day began with a wonderful meal prepared, delivered, and ready for us to partake. It was delicious, and we appreciate all of the thought, planning, and organization it took to make this happen. You are amazing! – Submitted

The Okefenokee Heritage Center celebrated the arts over the last week with the reveal of the Judge Ben Smith Art Show winners and the premiere of the Photography Guild Traveling Exhibit. The late Judge Ben Smith was an icon in many different ways to the people in southeast Georgia, as a judge and as an historian, but his impact on the arts is celebrated at the OHC through the contest and exhibit. Judge Smith, over his long lifetime, was an art teacher, a practicing artist, and a promoter of the arts. The art community that has developed in this region…

Coffee Middle School Assistant Principal of Instruction Vette Stern congratulates these sixth grade math teachers who received recognition this week by IXL Learning: Ms. Linda Nesbitt, Mrs. Rhonda Ware, Ms. Kathy Batten, and Mrs. Mag White. Out of 17,000 teachers in Georgia using IXL, these 6th grade math teachers are in the top 500 most active users, and we send a big CMS Trojan shout out to you! – Submitted

Coffee Middle School teachers Mr. Gary Burkett, Mrs. Megan Edge, Mrs. Therese Paulk, and Mrs. Paula Steele were recognized this week by IXL Learning. Out of 17,000 teachers in Georgia using IXL, these 7th grade math teachers are in the top 500 most active users, and we send a big CMS Trojan shout out to you! Pictured above are Assistant Principal Vette Stern, Academic Coach Christianna Timothy, Mrs. Megan Edge, Mrs. Paula Steele, Mr. Gary Burkett, and Mrs. Therese Paulk. – Submitted

Do you have a favorite dish in Douglas? If so, now is the time to show your love and nominate that dish in Explore Georgia’s 100 Plates Locals Love contest. In June 2016, Tomato Pie from Douglas’ local restaurant, J & D Café, was one of the 100 best dishes recognized for Georgia. “We have a variety of good eats in our area,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “It would be great to see another great dish from Douglas listed on the 100 Plates Locals Love list.” According to the Exploregeorgia.org website, nominations will be collected online in October…

Douglas Mayor Tony Paulk recently signed a proclamation declaring October 27, 2016 as Passionately Pink Day. Each year during the month of October, Beta Sigma Phi hosts various events in our community for breast cancer awareness. Beta Sigma Phi raises funds to promote awareness of breast cancer, support of those affected by breast cancer, and to help fund research for a cure. This year’s Beta Sigma Phi’s Theme for Passionately Pink Month is “The Tie that Binds – Passion for a Cure”. Pictured above are: Front Row (L-R) Commissioner Cindy McNeil, Mayor Tony Paulk and Mayor Pro Tem Olivia Pearson. …

During Fire Prevention Safety Week, Douglas/Coffee County Firefighters visited Coffee County Pre-K Students in all elementary schools. The firefighters met the children and taught ways to be fire wise and always safe from fires. The firefighters reminded the young students in the event of a fire in their home, “Don’t Hide, Go Outside!”. Students made pledges to be “Fire Wise” and not to play with matches or other fire products. The firefighters challenged the young students to learn their address in case they ever had to call 911 or were lost. Coffee County Pre-K teachers encourage all parents/guardians to practice…

The students and staff at Indian Creek Elementary celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week Oct. 3-7. During the weeklong celebration, many leaders from our community visited Mrs. Milhollin, Mrs. Lesley Shook, and Mrs. Stella’s classroom where they read to the Pre-K students. Georgia Pre-K Week allows the community to experience firsthand the quality learning that takes place in classrooms across Coffee County and the state. Numerous and extensive studies show that quality pre-kindergarten programs result in greater school success and an improved workforce. – Submitted

Congratulations to Mrs. Kathy Pridgen, who was recently selected as Coffee Middle School’s teacher of the month for September. – Submitted

The City of Douglas Public Information Department, 63rd Preservation Society, and Airbase Preservation Committee are proud to announce the cadets from the 63rd Army-Air Force Flight Training Detachment will return to Douglas for their reunion Oct. 19–22, 2016. Plans are underway to create another memorable reunion for these cadets and their families. During World War II, the Raymond Richardson Aviation Company established the 63rd Army Air Force Flight Training Pilot School which trained over 10,000 cadets on combative flight skills and experiences. The historic base is located in the Gene Chambers Douglas Municipal Airport and is the most intact World…