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Kindergarten students at West Green Elementary School recently graduated from Alphabet Boot Camp. After the graduation ceremony, students were treated with yummy refreshments. We are so proud of our little Warriors and all of their hard work! – Submitted

All three grade levels at Coffee Middle School did an amazing job raising money recently for childhood cancer awareness by dropping change in the jars during the month of September. A total of $3583.85 was collected from this one activity! Congratulations to the seventh grade for being our top contributor–$1991.15! The eighth grade gave $1310.82, and the sixth grade gave $281.88. Other activities are ongoing, so our CMS total amount is still growing. We appreciate everyone’s support and willingness to go the extra mile to help find a cure for childhood cancer. – Submitted

Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College, has announced the addition of Sam Watson as an assistant coach for the 2016-2017 season. A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Watson played basketball at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (NCAA Division I) before transferring to Young Harris College (NCAA Division II) to finish his career. “I am thankful to be part of the hard working and passionate basketball family at SGSC,” said Watson. Watson is the first assistant coach hired by Baldwin in many years who has had no direct affiliation with SGSC. “My list of former players wanting to…

Miss Edna Mae Lotts, age 96 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 21, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Miss Lotts was born February 25, 1920 in Lexington, VA to the late Lewis Boyd Lotts and the late Nellie Smith Lotts. Survivors include: Local Relatives: 2 Nieces – Cindy Parrish of Douglas, GA, Ginger Ewing of Warwick, GA; 1 Nephew – Joel Parrish of Douglas, GA; Graveside Services and Interment will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens 116 Peaceful Lane Lexington, VA. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations…

Ruth Griggs, age 96, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Shady Acres. Mrs. Griggs was born on September 19, 1920, in Greymont, GA to the late Lemual Kitchens and Elizabeth Adkins Kitchens. Survivors include: her two sons, Tim (Sherry) Griggs of Douglas, GA and Robin (Regina) Griggs of Ft. Valley, GA; nine grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Griggs; and a son, Danny Griggs. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral Service…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce the addition of a spring cohort for the Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree. The new degree launched in August after approval from the University System of Georgia Board of Regents in March 2016. Dr. Charles Smith, Chair of Business and Assistant Professor of Management, will host an information session to learn more on the BSM on Tuesday, September 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Alumni House on the Douglas Campus and on Tuesday, October 4th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the President’s Dining Room in the…

Mrs. Ethel Carter Musgrove, age 94 of Ambrose, GA, passed away Monday afternoon at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Musgrove was born September 17, 1922 to the late Jim Carter and the late Sarah Tanner Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Raymond Musgrove; 2 Sons, Jerry Musgrove and Wallace Musgrove; 1 Daughter, Lutrell M. Lott; 1 Son-In-Law, Donald Spell; 1 Grand Son, Carlton Eugene Musgrove; 1 Grand daughter, Syanne Musgrove; 5 Brothers, Troy Carter, Jimmy Carter, Barry Carter, Kermit Carter and Ray Carter; and 2 Sisters, Janell C. Douglas and Olean…

Students at Indian Creek joined in celebrating Constitution Day on Friday, Sept. 16. Many students showed their patriotism by dressing in red, white, and blue. Local attorney, Mrs. Julee-Brooke Lewis, visited Mrs. Jaime Taylor’s class and talked with kindergarteners about the importance of our U.S. Constitution. After examining a replica, the students wrote and signed their own constitution. It goes something like this: “We the kids of Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Stacy’s Class…In order to learn and have fun, we will follow the rules and be kind to one another. We will take care of one another and be a…

Conzuelo Lerma Ruiz, age 45, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Tift Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Ruiz was born on November 8, 1970, in Mexico to Angela Ruiz and the late Aldolfo Lerma. Survivors include: her mother, Angela Ruiz of Brownsville, TX; three sisters, Naty Lerma of Mexico, Magdalena Anguiano of Ambrose, GA, and Erika Anguiano of Seattle, WA; six brothers, Carlos Lerma of Minnesota, Fabian Lerma of Mexico, Fernando Lerma of Texas; Jose Lerma of Texas, Martin Lerma of Virginia, and Guadalupe Lerma of Texas; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends…

James Edward Burkett, age 88, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Burkett was born on December 11, 1927, in Hazlehurst, GA to the late James Freddie Burkett and Dora Beatrice Alexander Burkett. Survivors include: his two daughters, Ann (Donald) Hall of Douglas, GA and Rhonda (Arley) Waters of Nicholls, GA; three sons, Freddie (Denise) Burkett of Alma, GA, Eddie (Connie) Burkett of Douglas, GA, Gary (Sheila) Burkett of Denton, GA; eighteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by…