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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

The City of Douglas will be doing its part to make the holiday season special for residents of Georgia’s hospitals serving persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. For 56 years, cities across Georgia have brought the joy of the holiday season to patients at Georgia’s seven regional behavioral health hospitals through the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade. The program, begun by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in cooperation with Governor Ernest Vandiver, relies on citizen participation in each city to donate gifts for the patients, many of who would not receive gifts or be recognized without the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade.…

Mrs. Mary Lee Floyd Crozier, age 89, of Douglas passed away early Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at her residence, following a short illness. She was born January 14, 1926 to the late Ruben Mitchell Floyd and the late Amy Anderson Floyd Salisbury. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Linda Sweat of Okeechobee, Florida. 2 Sons: Hollis Crozier of Folkston, Ga., and Keith Crozier of Pine Mountain, Ga.; 2 Brothers: Henry Mitchell “Bud” Floyd of Callahan, Florida ; and J. B. Floyd of Woodstock, Ga.; 2 Sisters: Dorothy McCommons of Lancaster, Pa. ; Josephine Lastinger of Douglas, Ga., and Annette McBrayer of Walterboro,…

Evelyn Souther, age 90, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Souther was born on August 13, 1925, in Douglas, GA to the late Rowan Benjamin Evans and Evelyn Pauline “Toolie” Shelton Evans. Survivors include: her two sons, Shelton (Martha) Souther of Douglas, GA and Scotty (Pennie) Souther of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Sheryl (Lyn) Lott of Douglas, GA and Susan (Bill) Bailey of Douglas, GA; brother, Miles Ashley Brewer of Macon, GA; sister-in-law, Martha Evans of Douglas, GA; ten grandchildren, Ansley Souther, Anna Rose Souther, Will Souther, Clint…

Willa Cliett, age 92, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Cliett was born on August 23, 1923, in Douglas, GA to the late Wallace Smith and Lola Mae Pridgen Smith. Survivors include: her son, Jerry Cliett of Broxton, GA; and five grandchildren, Brad Cliett of Ocilla, GA, Michele Cliett of Broxton, GA, Angela Cliett of Broxton, GA, Breanna Johnson of Broxton, GA, and Chelsie Rose Yawn of Broxton, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Cliett. Family will receive friends and loved…

Evelyn Pearl Pharis Benton, age 88, of Lake Park, GA passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Berrien Nursing Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Benton was born on December 5, 1926, in Douglas, GA to the late James Benjamin Pharis and Matilda Purvis Pharis. Survivors include: her daughter, Gloria (Wesley) Luke of Lake Park, GA; grandson, Jarrett Luke of Nashville, GA; granddaughter, Julie Wiley of Nashville, GA; two great grandchildren, Karla Wiley and Kayla Wiley; special friend, Debbie Pike; two-step grandchildren, Michelle Cook of Valdosta, GA and Joseph Mills of Denver, CO; daughter-in-law, Lisa Benton of Georgetown, GA;…