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Some of the cast from Because of Winn Dixie asked Mrs. Fussell’s class to join them for a reading celebration. In attendance were Gloria Dump, Otis, Miss Franny Block, Sweetie Pie Thomas, and the third graders from Ambrose Elementary. The students enjoyed dump punch, lozenges, egg sandwiches, and pickles for a treat while visiting with the special guests in Gloria Dump’s back yard. Mrs. Fussell’s third grade students have been working diligently preparing a Google slide presentation to summarize their understanding of their latest chapter book. – Submitted

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for September. Students demonstrated the character trait of pride and were rewarded with a certificate and a t-shirt. Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK Each year, 4-H members, volunteer leaders, and extension staff members celebrate National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. This year, 4-H Week is October 2 – 8. Currently, there are approximately 1,150 4-H members in Coffee County. These 4-H members can participate in events such as Project Achievement, livestock shows, judging events, target sports, community service activities, and much more. 4-H is open to students in grades 4 through 12. In Coffee County, we offer 4-H to public school, private school, and home schooled students through 52 different club meetings. Public school students in…

Floriece Spivey, age 85, of Ambrose, Ga passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Spivey was born on November 3, 1930, in Douglas, Ga to the late Charlton William Burkett and Annie Lee Stapleton Burkett. Survivors include: her two sons, Ronnie (Teresa) Spivey of Broxton, Ga and Joel Spivey of Nicholls, Ga; daughter, Sharon Wooten of Broxton, Ga; eleven grandchildren, Charlie Mac Wooten, Phaedra Wooten (Forrest) Andrews, Timothy (Alicia) Wooten, Waylon Wooten, Kyle (Jennifer) Spivey, Lori (Adam) Smith, Jarrod (Sarah) Spivey, Chance Spivey, Katie Spivey, Amy (Brian) Siler, and Jana…

During the month of October, the City of Douglas will be offering several promotions for their customers. Throughout the month, activities will be designed to educate and show appreciation for City of Douglas customers. The Douglas Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, to spread awareness of testing smoke alarms. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date – Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” The purpose of the theme is to focus on the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home and business. Fire education programs will…

Wendell Miller, age 62, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Miller was born on February 25, 1954, in Douglas, GA to the late Warren Harden Miller and Leona Wood Miller. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Elizabeth Miller of Douglas, Ga; two sons, Jeff Robert Hulett of Willacoochee, Ga and Danny Ray Miller of Douglas, Ga; daughter, Stephanie Renee Voorhees of Douglas, Ga; brother, Mitch Miller of Dumas, Ar; seven grandchildren, Jocelyn Renee Hulett, Haley Marie Miller, Hannah Michele Hulett, Jessica Renee Voorhees, Sarah Lynn Voorhees, Chase Lee Voorhees,…

Sam Patterson was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Patterson gave a presentation on the restoration of a wood and canvas canoe that was made in 1945. After the meeting, he showed everyone the completed canoe. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted

Pre-K students in Mrs. Milhollin’s, Mrs. Stella’s, and Mrs. Shook’s class at Indian Creek Elementary have been learning about families. Grandparent’s Day was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 12, and the class enjoyed breakfast with their grandparents. On Friday, Sept. 16, Scott Smith and his father, Mr. Adam Smith, played the guitar and the banjo, entertaining the class while everyone sang the ABC song. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Maddie Rae thrilled the class when her nana, Mrs. Jackie, brought her new puppy, Duke, a miniature schnauzer, to share with the class. Thanks to everyone who helped make learning about families so…

Fireside Pizza Shop, located inside the Atrium in Downtown Douglas, is celebrating four years of serving brick oven pizza and sandwiches to our community. Luke Christian, owner of Ranchero’s Fresh Grill, created the restaurant with the same build your own concept as Ranchero’s. Guests have the option of choosing specialty items as well as creating something uniquely their own. Along with pizza, sandwiches and salads, guests can choose fresh bread bowl soups, cheesy bread and their choice of beverages. Beer and wine are served in bottles, with on tap beers available too. Currently featured is a beer from an Alpharetta,…