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James Bobby Taylor, age 72, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Crisp Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was born on April 3, 1943, in Nicholls, GA to the late Elvin Lee Taylor and Mildred Allie Melton Taylor. Mr. Taylor served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Survivors include: his five sons, Michael (Clara Sue) Taylor of Douglas, GA, Tommy Taylor of Albany, GA, Bryan (Roxie) Taylor of Douglas, GA, Bruce (Glenda) Taylor of Douglas, GA, and Timothy (Dawn) Taylor of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Tammy Taylor of Douglas, GA and…

OVERALL WINNER Westwood Baptist Church BEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Coffee High School Marching Band BEST IN CREATIVITY First Assembly of God CHURCHES 1. St. Illa Missionary Baptist Church2. Broxton Church of God 3. GracePointe Church SMALL BUSINESS 1. Stage 8 Dance Academy2. Mr. Rooter Plumbing/Aireserv Heating & Cooling3. Peach State Transport LARGE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 1. Pilgrim’s2. Wal-Mart Transportation3. Fender-Goggans Orthodontics EDUCATION 1. C.H.S. & G.W.C. Art Club2. Satilla Show Choir CLUBS/INDIVIDUAL/ORGANIZATIONS 1. Bacon Co. Sernior Citizens2. Cub Scout Pack 8593. Girl Scout Troop 40575 & Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (Douglas campus) will be holding an American Heart Association certification for first responders in the community or workplace on Saturday, Dec 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Develop skills to effectively assess and maintain life from the critical minutes immediately following an emergency until the arrival of emergency medical services personnel. The course covers Adult First Aid, CPR and AED. A two-year certification card is awarded at completion. The cost is $55. For more information and/or to register, Nancy Mitchell at (229) 468-2074. The deadline to register is December 9.

Seven more students were added to the Principal’s Book Club this week at Broxton – Mary Hayes Elementary. These students have earned 100 points in Reading Counts. Congratulations to fifth graders; K. Brown, L. Moseley, and W. Daniels; fourth grader L. Harvey; and second graders, A. Hattaway, T. Merritt, and C. Woods. – Submitted

The Atlanta Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security, Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC), and Crime Stoppers Atlanta, urge the public to remain vigilant as we go into the Holiday season. In an effort to better engage and protect the public, the entities mentioned above are promoting the DHS “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign. The DHS “If You See Something, Say Something” national campaign raises public awareness of the indicators…

Mr. Leon Samuel Williamson, age 66 of Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 2015, at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, in Americus, Georgia, following an extended illness. He was born December 28, 1948 to the late Cyrus Samuei Williamson and the late Alma Williamson. Survivors include: 1 Sister: Mary Ann Purvis of Douglas, Ga. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Graveside Services and Interment will be Friday, December 4, 2015, at 2:00 P. M., at the Douglas City Cemetery, with Dr. Shep Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 1:00 to 2:00 P. M., at Ricketson Funeral Home.…

The No. 25 South Georgia State College Hawks held off the Brewton-Parker Barons Thursday night 82-72 to improve to 10-0 on the regular season. Head Coach Cory Baldwin said Brewton-Parker’s junior varsity was initially scheduled to play, but multiple injuries forced the Barons to bring a lot of varsity players for the game. “They brought nine varsity players with them, so this was a good test for us,” Baldwin said. “I thought the pace was a little wild at first, but we did a good job.” The Hawks had six players finish in double digits, led by Andre Elam’s 12…

The City of Douglas Fire Department would like to remind everyone that winter is the time of year that more fires are prevalent. Winter weather that interrupts electrical service will cause people to turn to alternative heating sources and will contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter. Holiday decorations also contribute to the increase of fire hazards during the winter months. “Winter fires are preventable and the City of Douglas hopes that these tips will be helpful and citizens will use them to keep their family safe from fire during the upcoming months,” says Douglas Fire Chief Tim…

Looking for Douglas souvenirs or a special gift basket to send someone for Christmas? The Douglas Visitor Information Center has what you need! Located at 211 S. Gaskin Avenue (Ashley Slater House), the Visitor Information Center has local and state souvenirs and gift baskets on sale through December 23. “The Visitor Information Center has more than just brochures during this holiday season,” says Kimberly Tucker, Information Specialist. “We have gift baskets already complete, full of souvenirs such as ornaments, coffee mugs, and more.” The purpose of the Douglas Visitor Information Center is to provide information to visitors on lodging, dining…