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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,…

Douglas Mayor Tony Paulk recently signed a proclamation declaring Fire Prevention Week as Oct. 9 – 15, 2016. This year’s Fire Prevention Week message is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date – Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” Pictured above are (front row) Ginelle Faison, Gizelle Faison, Mayor Tony Paulk and Interim Fire Chief Bryson Lott, (back row) Driver Engineer Rex Harper, Lt. Brantley Anderson, Firefighter Kiera Mobley, Capt. Dale Merritt, Firefighter Kleif Bussey, and Driver Engineer Dana Carver. – Submitted

At the regularly scheduled Douglas City Commission meeting on Monday, September 26, Mayor Tony Paulk, Commissioner Cindy McNeill, along with the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival (SGBOF) Motorcycle Committee, presented the Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County with a donation of $701.00. The donation came from proceeds of the 50/50 Draw which was held during the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival on September 9 & 10, 2016. “At the beginning of planning meetings for the motorcycle events during the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival, the Motorcycle Committee wanted to contribute back to our community,” says Pattie…

The Douglas Fire Department will be at the Community Health and Wellness Day on October 1, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Square Complex. The Fire Department will be offering fire safety information and encouraging citizens to participate in the Vial of Life program. The Vial of Life program is a smart way to have medical information on hand during emergencies. “The first thing an emergency responder needs to know is the medical information of the person being treated,” says Interim Fire Chief,Bryson Lott. “Senior citizens and persons who need life-saving medical prescriptions need to have a…

Indian Creek Cardinals showed their love and support for children who battle childhood cancer on Friday, September 23, by having some very special visitors! A HUGE thank-you to Katie Smeltzer Rucker, Carol Smith, our ICE parents, and Coach Bennett for making this day such a special one as we brought awareness to childhood cancer and celebrated life at Indian Creek. We would like for children everywhere who battle cancer every day, including some of our very own Cardinals, to know that you are not in this alone. ICE will battle with you until there is a cure! – Submitted

The City of Douglas, Douglas Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, and the Coffee County Commission are proud to announce the Marshals for the 53rd Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. Douglas Police Department Chief Gary Casteloes and Coffee County Sheriff Doyle Wooten will represent their agencies as the Grand Marshals for the parade, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Coffee County Courthouse on December 3. “Peace On Earth, the theme for this year’s parade, is the wish that many have for peace and unity of mankind throughout the world,” says Mayor Tony L. Paulk. “Our local law enforcement…

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Coffee Middle School has participated in a number of activities. Many of our faculty and students recently dressed in their favorite superhero shirts and accessories on Super Hero Day. It was great fun, and we enjoyed showing our support of finding a cure for childhood cancer. – Submitted