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First Academy will host an open house Thursday, March 10 for prospective Pre-K and Kindergarten families at 5:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Chapel. The open house will be for all current three-year-old and Pre-K families, along with any new prospective families in the community. Attendees are asked to park in the Salvation Army parking lot, and the chapel is located directly across the street. An overview of programs offered will be given, along with a question and answer session. The open house should not last longer than 45 minutes. – Submitted

Mrs. Teresa Hutto Hester, age 61, of Axson passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following an extended illness. She was born April 20, 1954 to the late Rev. Talmadge Hutto and the late Lois Marie Bryant Hutto. Survivors include: Her Husband, George Raymond Hester, Jr. of Axson, GA; 1 Daughter, Shanna (Chris) Raulerson of Douglas, GA; 1 Son, Shawn (Brandi) Hester of Douglas, GA; 2 Sisters, Dianne (Jimmy) Troupe, and Wanda (David) Medders, all of Douglas, GA; 1 Brother, Anthony Buddy (Emily) Hutto of Jeff Davis County; 4 Grandchildren, Tyler Grantham, Will Raulerson,…

Elizabeth Lindenwood, age 89, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Lindenwood was born on December 05, 1926, in Dublin, GA to the late Oscar H. Duggan and Estelle Burch Duggan. Survivors include: her two daughters, Jan Kent (JD) Carver of Douglas, GA and Joy Kent (Terry) Davis of Douglas, GA; two grandsons, Andy (Lori) Lott of Douglas, GA and John (Laura) Davis of Waycross, GA; four great grandchildren, Andrew Lott, Hunter Lott both of Douglas, GA, Matthew Davis and Mary Rylie Davis both of Waycross, GA.…

Westside Elementary recently welcomed Georgia author and illustrator Pam Alexander to entertain and inform students of her books of Georgia history and regions. Mrs. Alexander presented to students and faculty during a special assembly on February 18, then to parents later that evening during Family Writing Night. During her presentations, Mrs. Alexander introduced her books of Georgia’s historical places and events as well as her new character, Jeremiah. After both presentations, she allowed students and parents to purchase her books. Teachers and staff also got in on the action and creatively dressed as their favorite book character for the day!…

Ten Coffee Middle School students auditioned in December and made it to perform with an honor band comprised of students from about 20 schools in the band district. They rehearsed February 19-20 with the group and held a concert on February 20. Great job to all of you! – Submitted

Willie Lee Lumpkin, age 81, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Lumpkin was born on March 3, 1934, in Schley County, GA to the late Willie Lee Lumpkin, Sr. and Minnie Jewel Smith Lumpkin. Survivors include: his wife: Mary Lumpkin of Ambrose, GA; son, Timothy Lumpkin of Homerville, GA; two daughters, Kim (Earl) Mayo of Ambrose, GA and Libby (John) Johnson of Waycross, GA; two sisters, Dollie McDaniel of Albany, GA and Martha (A.J) Nobles of Albany, GA; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several…

Glenda Faye Hill, age 59, of Broxton, GA passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Hill was born on December 23, 1956, in Coffee County, GA to Margie Nell Lee and the late John Carroll Harrell. Survivors include: her husband, Jerry Hill, Sr. of Broxton, GA; mother, Margie Lee of Douglas, GA; daughter, Crystal (John) Smitherman of Carrollton, GA; two sons, Jerry (Staci) Hill Jr. of Douglas, GA and Chad (Caressa) Hill of Buford, GA; three brothers, Junior (Wanda) Harrell, Ronnie (Mary Sue) Lee and Joe (Stephanie) Harrell all of Douglas, GA;…

The third grade at Ambrose Elementary have enjoyed learning about American heroes. Haley Foster, third grade teacher at Ambrose, gave her students a project to complete, and all of her students went above and beyond with their creativity. Way to go Ambrose students! – Submitted

Chief Timothy White and the Douglas Fire Department would like to thank the business community of Douglas for their patience and corporation during the annual inspection blitz. The inspections are checks conducted by certified firemen to ensure that businesses abide by regulations which will protect them from preventable hazards. “By allowing the Douglas Fire Department to complete an inspection of a business, business owners are helping to save money on insurance and keeping customers and employees safe,” says Bryson Lott, Fire Training Officer. “Less fire hazards in your business can result in fewer injuries, which will save the business owner…