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The Pearson Public Library held a children’s Halloween party Friday, October 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children had the option to dress up in costume, and there were various games including a mummy wrap competition, bug toss, pin the spider on the web, Halloween bingo/mad libs, and arts and crafts making ghosts, spiders, and coloring. Children received a small prize for each game in which they participated, and a drawing was held for a Halloween children’s DVD. Halloween treats and juice were served, and everyone had a great time! For more information about upcoming children’s, tween, and teen…

West Green Elementary School would like to congratulate Mrs. Winters’ and Mrs. McMillan’s homerooms for collecting the most box tops for the month of October. Way to go, West Green Warriors! Mrs. McMillan’s class at West Green Elementary School – Submitted

Mr. Joe Warren Soles, age 81, of Claxton, GA formerly of Douglas and Coffee County passed away early Monday morning, November 2, 2015 at his residence in Claxton, GA following a short illness. He was born September 19, 1936 to the late William G. Soles and the late Jessie Mae Todd Soles. Survivors include: His Wife: Luzene Brigmond Soles of Claxton, GA 1 Son: Tommy (Glenda) Soles of Douglas, GA 4 Daughters: Brenda Soles and Angela Nettles, both of Claxton, GA Tina Mintz of Jacksonville, FL and Lynn ( Karl) Keen of Pembroke, GA 1 Sister: Pearl Weatherington of Lakeland,…

Voncile Miller, age 75, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Miller was born on May 3, 1940, in Douglas, GA to the late Hansel Johnson and Hazel Cleveland Johnson. Survivors include: her son, Timmy (Patti) Miller of Douglas, GA; brother, Larry H. (Cheryl) Cleveland of Douglas, GA; caregiver, Lois Scott; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 5:00 PM TO 9:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Douglas Christian Fellowship with…

Congratulations to Mrs. Daisy Lumpkin Smith, winner of the $500 City of Douglas customer appreciation giveaway! During the month of October, City of Douglas customers who visited city hall were allowed to register for the $500 credit towards their utility bill. For more information about the customer care center and other ways to save on your utility bill, dial 311 or call (912) 384-3302. – Submitted

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;…