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Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of September for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Special Annual Event: Seventh Annual Bookmark Art Contest The seventh annual bookmark art contest for grade categories: 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12 with the theme, “Why Reading Is Fun!” starts Tuesday, September 8 and goes through Friday, October 2, 2015. Visit any Satilla Regional Library branch in Douglas, Broxton, Ambrose,…

Mr. Joseph Hamilton Roberts, age 93, of Douglas passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2015, at the VA Medical Center, in Lake City, Florida, following a short illness. He was born August 12, 1922 to the late George David Roberts and the late Mary Sears Roberts. He was also Preceded in Death by his Wife, Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth McKinnon Roberts and a Son, Joeroy Roberts. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Barbara Ann Roberts , and Linda R. McLoon, both of Douglas, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law: Debbie Wright Roberts of Douglas, Ga.; 5 Grandchildren: Cecilia Dykes of Jacksonville, Fla., Crystal M. Lukas of Tifton,…

Leon Whitley, age 81, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Whitley was born on February 4, 1934, in Alma, GA to the late Clifford Whitley and Sally Mae Clements Whitley. Survivors include: his son, Danny Whitley of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Debra Whitley of Tallahassee, FL; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Daniel Whitley of Maggie Valley, NC; two sisters, Rachael Taylor and Linda Louise Greene both of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife, Darnell Daniel Whitley and son, Michael…

The Telecommunications and Security Program on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently received a large donation. Connectivity Wireless, Inc. of Duluth, Georgia donated an assorted selection of cable and wireless equipment valued at $96,409.87 to the Telecommunication program. The Telecommunications program prepares students to work in the telecommunications industry. From broadband to wire line technologies as well as other low voltage type systems. Students at Wiregrass are taught hands on skills like installing cable and equipment used in transmitting messages and television programming, including security systems, alarm devices, and other related components. “Thanks to the generosity…

Eugene Dyal, Program Coordinator for the Seven Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mr. Dyal explained what his organization is and does and discussed ongoing and future projects. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted copy

West Green Elementary School would like to congratulate Mrs. Hannah’s and Mrs. Drury’s homerooms for collecting the most box tops for the month of August. Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted

The South Georgia State College Women’s Soccer Team started their fall season in a scrimmage against Brewton Parker College, and the Hawks came out on top in a 3-0 win, with goals by Melissa Carpenter, Bailey Pickering, and Shanelle Frederick. The Hawks then played South Georgia United and scored two goals by Abby Cuneo and Melissa Carpenter to take the win, 2-0. Head Soccer Coach Ben Horner was pleased with the work the Hawks have done so far. “Our team is working on their fitness and team chemistry,” he said. “We’ve come a long way in the last two weeks.…

South Georgia State College recently completed renovations to one of its many historic buildings on its Douglas Campus. Now known as the Alumni House, what once served as the living quarters for past college presidents and their families now houses office space, multi-purpose meeting spaces, a catering kitchen, and a VIP guest bedroom suite to house visitors while they are here conducting college business. Originally built in 1953 for former College President William S. Smith, for whom the library is named, the Alumni House was where his daughter, Diana Smith Highsmith, grew up. At the ribbon cutting, she regaled guests…

Mr. Arlen McKinnon, Sr., age 82, of Willacoochee passed away early Friday morning, August 28, 2015, at his residence following a short illness. He was born October 1, 1932 to the late Monroe McKinnon and the late Mary Jane Carver McKinnon. Survivors include: His Wife: Betty Jowers McKinnon of Willacoochee, Ga.; 1 Son: Arlen McKinnon, Jr. of Willacoochee, Ga.; 1 Daughter: Kathleen Merritt of Willacoochee, Ga.; 2 Brothers: Harvey McKinnon of Douglas, Ga., and Monroe McKinnon, Jr. of Willacoochee, Ga.; 5 Sisters: Willie Mae McKinnon, Louise Mauldin, and Florene Phillips, all of Douglas, Ga., Betty Jean Soles of Willacoochee, Ga,…