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John Christopher Tuten, Certified Financial Planner, Raymond James at Douglas National Bank, has been named to the Leadership Georgia Class of 2017. Leadership Georgia is a prestigious 45-year-old organization of community and state leaders. Affiliated with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Georgia trains and builds a network of emerging young leaders from across the state. Past participants include a number of influential state and national leaders ranging from former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn to former University of Georgia Athletic Director Vince Dooley. Sixty (63) participants are selected each year from a pool of several hundred applicants. Class members…

The Coffee High School/Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Move On When Ready Student of the Month for December is Nicholas Clements. Nicholas is in the Wiregrass Criminal Justice Pathway. The CTAE Student of the Month for December is Breanna Troupe, who is in the Healthcare Science Pathway. Congratulations to these two students, each has received a certificate and a gift card for being the SOTM for their respective areas. Thanks also to all CTAE and MOWR instructors for the work they do with these students each day. – Submitted

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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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