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South Georgia State College (SGSC) recently hosted the annual Fall Regional Conference for the Georgia Region of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Official hosts were the Alpha Rho Omega Chapter (SGSC’s Waycross Campus) and the Kappa Sigma Chapter (SGSC’s Douglas Campus). Chapter advisors are Amy Hancock and Ame Wilkerson. The two-day event was held in the James M. Dye Student Services Building on the Waycross Campus. Chapters from across the State of Georgia were in attendance as well as Ms. Ebonee Carpenter, former Phi Theta Kappa International Officer and alumna of Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla. Carpenter…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the months of September and October. These students demonstrated the character traits of pride and cooperation and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Way to go, West Green Warriors! September TRIBE Kids: Emma Hardy, Andrea Torres-Rivas, Will Johnson, Eady Wilcox, Rhys Peterson, Judson Lott, Matthew Rogers, JayLynn Harris, Emma Hayes, Ella Winters, Laura Rivas-Jimenez, Amelia Gibson, KaLynn Grantham, Aaron Drury, Cole Ellis, Frankie Banda, Landon Stone, Emma Grace Auger, Kate Merritt, and Daniela Espinoza. – Submitted

The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to hear from our state legislators at the annual ‘Eggs & Issues.’ The event will be held at the Douglas Golf & Country Club Wednesday, December 16, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Be sure to come out for this great event and gain important insight into what is happening in Georgia from our state legislators. Our featured speakers will be Representative Dominic LaRiccia, Representative Clay Pirkle, and Senator Tyler Harper. A breakfast buffet will be served and is included in the $10 price. Make sure to reserve your spot…

Mrs. Melba Grace Mixon Fletcher, age 83, of West Green passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born September 15, 1932 to the late Waldo Mixon and the late Ella Lott Mixon. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Sheryl (Ramey) Youngblood of Douglas, Ga. Janet (James) Coffee of Asheboro, North Carolina.; 1 Son: Wiley (Kathy) Fletcher of West Green, Ga.; A Host of Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Mrs. Fletcher was preceded in death by her husband Wiley Henry Fletcher; brother, Emory Mixon; sister,…

Mrs. Shirley Diane Spires, age 56, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Spires was born on February 18, 1959 in Douglas, GA to the late J. W. Reliford and Josie Frances Hollinger Reliford. Survivors include: her husband, Otis Warren Spires of Douglas, GA; daughter, Judy Vasquez of Douglas, GA; son, Michael Spires of Douglas, GA; four sisters, Bonnie Taylor of Nicholls, GA; Debbie Robinson of Douglas, GA; Ruby (Bobby) Cooper of Willacoochee, GA; Dommie (Glenn) Cooper of Douglas, GA; brother, James (Kathy) Reliford of Pearson, GA;…

South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team opened the defense of its GCAA regular season championship with an 80-67 win over Middle Georgia Prep Saturday afternoon. “This was a good first game,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “They (Middle Georgia Prep) are a good team, and they threw a lot of stuff at us. I give credit to our guys for finishing it out to get the win.” Tyrone Sam led all scorers with 27 points. Dunovon Robinson had 16 points, while Andre Elam finished with 10 points. The Hawks (1-0) travel to Webber International University Nov. 4 before returning…

Eastside students were busy the entire week of October 26 -30 learning about drugs and how to say, “No!”. There were many fun activities such as having an assembly, saying “Boo To Drugs” by wearing a favorite costume, and saying “Can It To Drugs” by bringing in canned goods for needy families. Students now have a better understanding about drugs, the choices they have, and the consequences that comes with those choices. – Submitted

PalletOne, the nation’s largest new pallet manufacturer, will open a new manufacturing plant in Douglas at the former location of Marine Manufacturing off Shirley Avenue. Work will begin December 1, 2015, with 15 employees. The Douglas facility will repair recycled pallets. The business is looking for general laborers, especially those with experience in the pallet repair industry. They offer a full benefits package to all employees. For those interested in applying, visit www.palletone.com and click on “Employment.” When applying, click on Hazlehurst location and make notes in the online application that Douglas is preferred. Applications are also being accepted at…

Students and staff at Westside Elementary joined in the community to show their support for Passionately Pink For A Cure For Cancer on October 29 by dressing “as pink as possible.” Students and staff went all out to show their support for those affected by the disease and in memory of Westside teacher Lisa Chriqui and secretary Carolyn Bush, who lost their battles. Ms. Chriqui and Mrs. Bush will always have a special place in the hearts of all Wildcats, and “thinking pink” certainly brought back fond memories for those they touched at Westside. – Submitted