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The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Foundation recently hosted its annual scholarship reception for scholarship donors and current recipients in Engram Hall. Mr. Brian McNeill, SGSC Foundation President, welcomed all guests and expressed gratitude to the donors. McNeill stated, “Through your support and generosity, we are helping prepare for the future with these academically talented young people. Thank you for your commitment to helping our college and our region grow and prosper.” McNeill announced two new scholarship endowments and recognized the donors and first-time recipients. The Horace McSwain, Jr. Scholarship was created by SGSC President Dr. Virginia Carson and her…

Ms. Dorothy LaDale Wooten Frank, age 86, of Douglas passed away Thursday morning, October 15, 2015 at the Specialty Hospital Memorial Health in Jacksonville, FL following a short illness. She was born October 13, 1929 to the late William Mack Wooten, Jr. and the late Maggie Hilliard Wooten. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Donna Frank of Douglas, GA 1 Son: Major Wayne Frank, U.S. Army Retired of Gainesville, FL 1 Brother: Bobby Wooten of Kathleen, GA 1 Sister: Jackie Wooten of Douglas, GA 4 Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren Her Beloved Puppy: Dixie Special Friend: Athel Ashe of Douglas, Ga.; Several…

West Green Elementary third grade students recently enjoyed a day at the Okefenokee Swamp. The students, parents, and teachers took a boat ride and learned about snakes, turtles, and alligators at an animal show. They also were treated to a train ride around the swamp. Everyone had a great time! – Submitted

Virginia Tanner, age 93, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015, at Shady Acres Health and Rehab following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on October 2, 1922, in Douglas, GA to the late Mitchell Lewis and Victoria Kight Lewis. Survivors include: her son, Glenn (Diane) Tanner of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Gail Davis of Nicholls, GA; two sisters, Velma Gibby of Atlanta, GA and Vonice Arnett of Birmingham, AL; brother, John Howard Lewis of Corpus Christie, TX; five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold…

Mr. Charles M. Fuller, age 85, of Douglas passed away Tuesday morning, October 13, 2015, at the Baptist Village in Waycross, following a short illness. He was born June 7, 1930 to the late Oliver Thomas Fuller and the late Mary F. Fuller. Survivors include: 6 Sons: Charles Fuller, and Jim Fuller, both of Roxboro, North Carolina, Jeffrey Fuller of Lake City, Florida, Ray Fuller, and Michael Britt Fuller, both of Douglas, Ga., and Larry Andrew “Pete” Fuller of Jefferson, Ga. 2 Sisters: Ann Moore of Roxboro, North Carolina, and Miriam Burhart of Merridan, Missouri. 9 Grandchildren, and 10 Great…

Julie Macomber was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting of Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Julie spoke about “The Big Band Era : 1935-1945,” a paper written by her late grandfather, Charles Rudibaugh, Jr., who was a Kiwanian in Ohio for over 60 years. The program covered the greats like Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman among many others. Her grandfather was a small part of the big band era, playing lead trumpet in a regimental dance band in S.W Mississippi at Camp Vandorn during World War II. After the war, he…

The Satilla Regional Library System held its bookmark art contest winners’ ceremony on Saturday, October 10, at the Douglas-Coffee County Public Library. The contest was held from September 8 through October 2. Participants in Atkinson and Coffee Counties drew a bookmark with the theme “Why Reading Is Fun!” and submitted it to any Satilla Regional Library branch in person. The Wiregrass Artists’ Guild judged the bookmarks for the contest. Mr. Mark Cole, Director, opened the ceremony by welcoming the winners and their families. He introduced himself and Miss Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian. He thanked everyone for coming…

As part of Parent/Teacher/Student Conference Day on October 12, parents at Westside Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about TeleHealth and sign their child up for this school-based collaborative healthcare center. TeleHealth connects children to medical care while they remain at school. For more information on how to sign up your school-aged child for these services, please contact your school nurse or the telemedicine coordinator at (912)389-6732. – Submitted

The Douglas Visitor Information Center (Ashley-Slater House) will offer everyone a chance to kickoff Halloween with two candlelight ghost tours as an October promotion. The tours will be held Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. at the historic Ashley-Slater House located at 211 S. Gaskin Avenue. Tour fee is $5 per person, and participants will experience a candlelit, nighttime tour based on the history of the house. Refreshments will also be served. Each person will be entered for door prizes, and participants will have the chance to win two free park passes to Wild Adventures that will…