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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,…

Little Master Elijah John Birge, age 21 months, of Ludowici, GA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Master Birge was born on November 8, 2013, in El Paso, TX to Kara Michelle Porter Birge and Daniel Allen Birge. Survivors include: his parents, Kara Michelle and Daniel Allen Birge of Ludowici, GA; grandparents, Tina and Jeff Nichols of Bickley, GA and Barbie and John Eastman of Indianapolis, IN; great grandparents, Lavell and Christine Courson of Bickley, GA and Bennie Taylor of Indianapolis, IN and Huey and Pat Nichols of Douglas, GA; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Service will…

Little Master Kamden Williams, age 0, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Irwin County Hospital. Master Williams was born on August 26, 2015, in Ocilla, GA to Brandon Cole Williams and Daquiri Lynn Griffin. Survivors include: his mother, Daquiri Griffin of Douglas, GA; father, Brandon Cole Williams of Douglas, GA; grandparents, Donna Sue Williams, Torrey Griffin, and Katherine Griffin; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle Church with Rev. Austin Davis officiating. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the…

Students from all levels were recognized during the annual presentation of the school system’s Artwork Calendar during the regular monthly meeting of the Coffee County Board of Education on Aug. 27. Entering its 22nd year of production, the school board recognized those students whose art was selected for display on the 2015-2016 school calendar. Dr. Morris Leis, Superintendent, and Kim Clayton, Director of Personnel and Public Relations, presented each student with a certificate as all students earned the monthly Superintendent’s Award. As a special surprise, Mr. Sonny Lyon from Lyon Management, owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken and Krystal’s, was personally…

Editor’s note: The following is a press release issued by the Coffee County School System Friday, Aug. 28. Douglas Now has not edited the content of the release, with the exception of minor changes to grammar and punctuation. The accuracy of the information presented within this release has not been investigated by this organization. During the monthly school board meeting of the Coffee County Board of Education, several parents of football players voiced their concern to the school board about rumors circulating that several players had contracted a staph infection. With students’ safety a number one priority in all situations,…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the month of August. These students demonstrated the character trait of responsibility and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Our August TRIBE Kids are Jackson Davis, Yaslen Vasquez, Caylee Duque, Danica Edens, Rylee Spivey, Cristo Acevedo, Elora Holton, Adam Rodgers, Jaden Gonzalez, Kayman Perkins, Kirsten Hursey, Alfredo Vazquez, Joanna Alvarado, Maria Saavedra, Nathanial Reynolds, Wade Fussell, Tarah Johnson, Lissette Rivas, Nayeli Acevedo, and Courtney Cobb Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted copy