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The week of November 16-20, the Coffee County School System celebrated American Education Week along with all public schools across the nation. Each day throughout the week, appreciation was given to faculty and staff, parents, and community members who continuously contribute to the educational success of the boys and girls within Coffee County Schools. Another very special group was recognized during the November school board meeting – the Coffee County Retired Teachers Association. Kim Clayton, Director of Personnel and Public Relations, commended the retirees for their continued dedication to the field of education and the students. “They may be…

West Green Elementary School congratulates Mrs. Camp’s and Mrs. Moorman’s homerooms for collecting the most box tops for the months of November and December. Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted

On December 16, Coffee Middle School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes students, along with FCA Director Tommy Watkins, parent volunteers, and community youth pastors handed out approximately 1,000 bibles to students in grades 6-8. Students, parents, churches, and other organizations took part in the community-wide effort to raise $10,000 for the bible distribution at the school. Due to the overwhelming response to the event, all the bibles were all given out, and 500 more have been ordered to be given to students who did not have a chance to receive one. – Submitted

The Coffee County Board of Education announced this week its achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2015 Exemplary School Board recognition. The recognition program was designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community cultures in order to advance student learning and achievement. The Coffee County Board of Education met and/or exceeded the criteria set forth by GSBA to earn this honor of a 2015 Exemplary Board. The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and board members based on the state board…

City officials are reminding Douglas residents to adhere to Solid Waste ordinance policies regarding time of placement and time of removal of trash carts. Beginning the evening before, and no later than 6 a.m. on the day of collection, customers should place their container(s) at the curbside in front of the customer’s residence. The container should be removed from the curbside and returned to a location behind the customer’s residence or to a place that is outside of city’s right-of-way and out of view from the right-of-way no later than 6 a.m. following the scheduled day of service. “Timely placement…

Students at West Green Elementary School who had perfect attendance for the first half of the school year recently attended a silly string party. The students had a blast silly stringing one another!

South Georgia State College President Dr. Virginia Carson was among 33 college presidents appointed to a new Presidential Advisory Board for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The Presidential Advisory Board will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities and direction. Dr. Carson has been a strong supporter of Phi Theta Kappa at South Georgia State College. With her encouragement, the chapters at the Douglas Campus and Waycross Campus have both received five star rankings, the highest level of achievement for chapter development, as well as numerous regional awards for chapter projects. She also was the recipient of the Phi…

Tony West, age 75, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. West was born on August 24, 1940, in Douglas, GA to the George West and Nellie Rebecca Burke West. Survivors include: his wife, Judy West of Douglas, GA; daughter, Tonya (Shawn) West of Douglas, GA; three granddaughters, Sarah Grantham, Catherine Grantham and Hanna Gillespie; two grandsons, Skyler McQuaig and Martin McNulty; sister, Lawana Reise of Macon, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Wheeler. Visitation will be held on Friday,…

Each year, the City of Douglas employees host an annual chili cook-off to raise money for the Georgia Municipal Association’s Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade. Funds raised by City of Douglas and Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce employees benefited patients at Douglas’ Unison Behavorial Health Services and Georgia Regional Hospital in Savannah. Pictured above are Mayor Pro Tem Richard Hutchinson, Unison CEO Dr. Glen Thomas, and Mayor James H. Dennis. – Submitted