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The Satilla Regional Library System will be holding a Teen Advisory Kick-Off Party at the Douglas/Coffee County Public Library Saturday, January 16, from 12 to 2 p.m. in the large meeting room. There will be fun teen activities, crafts, food, and fun! Come and see what teen advisory is all about and have a great time with other teen peers. If you have any questions about teen programming, contact Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Please visit Satilla Regional Library System on the web at www.srlsys.org. – Submitted

Douglas Lions Club Vice President Brian Norris welcomed Lion Candace Reed, owner of Positive Alternatives Counseling in Douglas, and Brandi Smith, counselor, as speakers for the Tuesday, Jan. 12, meeting of the Lions Club. Reed spoke on the counseling services offered to adults, teens, and children in the Douglas area and throughout the region. Smith, who is visually impaired, spoke of her positive experiences as a youth at the Lions Club Camp for the Blind in Waycross and how she has overcome obstacles on her way to becoming a counselor. – Submitted

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce’s 89th Annual Event is coming up soon on Thursday, January 28, 2016. One of the main items on the event agenda that evening is the passing of the Chairman’s Gavel from Christian Taylor, AgSouth Leasing Specialist, to Stanley Lott, GA Department of Labor Business Services Recruiter. Lott was born and raised in Ambrose, GA. He attended Ambrose Elementary and graduated from Coffee High School in 1982. He attended South Georgia College and graduated from The University of Georgia in 1988. After completing his undergraduate degree, Lott continued his education at The University of Georgia…

There is a buzz of excitement regarding a wonderful opportunity for the women of our community which will be coming to the UGA Tifton Conference Center February 6, 2016. The Outrageous and Contagious Women’s Conference has earned the reputation for being a joyful outreach to women of all ages, all denominations and those who need a special time of refreshment with hundreds of “sisters” from all over Georgia and neighboring states. The conference team joyfully announces partnership with Compassion International for the coming year which will provide opportunities for missions around the globe. This ministry’s Mission Statement is “Releasing children…

Coffee Middle School would like to welcome to its campus the new Coffee Regional Hospital (CRH) School Based Health Clinic (SBHC). During our January in-service, Ben Floyd, Director of CRH Physician Practices, Jennifer Davis, Nurse Practitioner for CRH Physician Practices and Kathy Cole, R.N. Nurse Manager/Telemedicine Director for Coffee County Schools explained the operations for the new CRH SBHC that will open Feb. 1 at Coffee Middle School. Coffee County Schools/Coffee TeleHealth and CRH Physician Practices have collaborated and partnered to expand access to community health and bring on-site healthcare into our schools. Students, as well as school employees, may…

Franklin David Kirkland, age 82, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016, following an extended illness. Mr. Kirkland was born on November 19, 1933, in Douglas, GA to the late Frank Kirkland and Alma Moore Kirkland. Survivors include: his daughter, Gwyn Kirkland of Douglas, GA; son, Dexter Kirkland of Douglas, GA; sister, Betty McGonigal of South Caroline; granddaughter, Leanna Booth of St. Augustine, FL; great grandchild, Holland Booth of St. Augustine, FL; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday,…

Move On When Ready is Georgia’s new dual enrollment program that allows high school students (9th–12thgrade) to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma. Move On When Ready night will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, in the CMS auditorium. Andrea Fletcher from Wiregrass and counselors from the high school will be available to answer questions about this dual enrollment program. The program is for the parents of 8th grade students only. Dual enrollment can help to save parents and students thousands of dollars in college expenses and tuition. NOCHE DE INFORMES PARA MOVERSE CUANDO…

James Devon ‘VON’ Logue, age 68, of Douglas, GA passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Logue was born November 21, 1947 in Coffee County, GA to the late James Charlie Logue and the late Margaret O’Neal Logue. Survivors include his wife: Cheryl Denise Logue of Douglas, GA; two sons: James Dewitt Logue of Pridgen, Ga and Jason White of Lafayette, LA; four daughters: Missy (Benji) Roberson of Pridgen, GA; Teiney (Jamie) Smith of Lakeland, GA; Shelly and Kelly Logue both of Douglas, GA; fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren; three sisters: Catherine Logue,…

Zaquavion Smith’s tip-in with 2.5 seconds left in regulation allowed the South Georgia State College Hawks to escape with a 71-69 win over Faith Baptist Post Graduate Saturday afternoon. The Hawks (14-3, 1-2) had a six-point lead with one minute left in the game only to see it evaporate in the closing seconds. “You have to give them (Faith Baptist) credit. They made some big shots late in the game,” said Head Coach Cory Baldwin. “We learned a lot today. We made a couple of mistakes late in the game that we can learn from, and for us to hang…

Students in Mrs. Shana Harper’s second grade class at Eastside Elementary School recently received awards for meeting their monthly goal for Reading Counts. Way to go Eastside Eagles! – Submitted