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Ms. Dorothy Leigh Anne Reardean, age 24, of West Green, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Savannah, following a brief illness. She was born December 7, 1990 to James Robert Reardean and Betty Hall Reardean. Survivors include: 1 Son: Ian Rylan Northcutt of West Green, Ga.; Fiancee: Devin Corey Callejas of West Green, Ga.; Mother: Betty (John S. McDonald ) Reardean of Douglas, Ga.; Father: James Robert (Barbara Rewis) Reardean of Waycross, Ga.; 2 Brothers: James Christopher Reardean, and Robert Glynn Reardean, both of Douglas, Ga.; Maternal Grandmother: Dorothy Hall of Killeen,Texas.; Paternal Grandmother:…

First grade students in Mrs.Mobley’s class at West Green Elementary School recently enjoyed learning about storms and other realistic fiction stories such as Thundercake​ by Patricia Polacco. – Submitted copy

My name is Andrew Bellah. I work at Auto Mart right here in Douglas. My boss, Robbie Guthrie, thought it would be a good investment to send his son and I to the Dale Carnegie class offered at the Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. I did some research on the class after I found out that we would be attending, but nothing really could prepare me for it. The class really began to teach me how to have a positive attitude on managing stress, handling people and their different personalities, and much more. During the class, I was dealing…

Congressman Rick Allen will be the guest speaker at the August Power Lunch on Monday, August 24, which will be held at the Douglas Golf & Country Club beginning at noon. Allen will speak on the topic of leadership in honor of the Leadership Coffee Class of 2015 Graduation. Leadership Coffee is comprised of business and government leaders and is designed to educate these leaders in the workings of community and economic development. Graduates include Ashlee Morris (Shady Acres), Ben Horner (CMS), Taylor Hereford (SGSC), Casey Thompson (WGTC), Lee Taylor (Zaxby’s), Brandi Hester (Medicine Cabinet), Judy Artis (Boys and Girls…

Carol Morgan was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Carol gave an update on what has been happening at the Heritage Station Museum and plans for future displays. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted copy

South Georgia State College is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony at Davis Hall on the Douglas Campus signifying the start of renovations and renewal for the historic building. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 26, at 2:30 p.m. first in the Peterson Hall Art Gallery before moving outside. Davis Hall, one of the initial three buildings of South Georgia College from 1906, originally served the college as a dormitory. Currently, it serves as one of the campus’s core academic spaces and houses the Division of Humanities. The renovation will help bring needed enhancements to the teaching and learning…

The Ultimate Outdoors World Record Exhibit is an impressive array of world records featuring the Hansen Buck, the world record typical whitetail, the Missouri Monarch, the famous Hole in the Horn Buck, as well as many other current and former World Record class big game animals and sport fish. The exhibit travels the nation displaying this fine collection of world class trophies and will be on display both days during the upcoming South Georgia Outdoor Expo. The 5th event will be held at Central Square Complex, 200 S. Madison Avenue Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22nd. Doors will open…

Mrs. Dessie Mae Chaney Stokes, age 90, of Douglas passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015, at the residence of her son, Verlon Wendell Grantham, following an extended illness. Survivors include: 1 Son: Verlon Wendell (Linda) Grantham of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sisters: Myrtle Burris of Waycross, Ga., and Dene Butler of Warner Robins, Ga.; 1 Brother: Edward Chaney of Blackshear, Ga.; 4 Grandchildren, 2 Step-Grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at 2:00 P. M., at the West Ward Street Church of God, with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating.…