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Father John Commins of St. Andrews Anglican Church was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Father Commins explained the current and long simmering troubles in the middle east in terms of Biblical history. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted

The holiday season is right around the corner. As we prepare for festivities with family and friends, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to remind all drivers that it’s dangerous to drive after drinking. You have to choose your role before drinking begins: will you drink or will you drive? Remember, even if you only have a little bit to drink and think you’re “okay to drive,” you could still be over the legal limit, because Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Deputy Chief Brannen Pruette explained the slogan: “A lot of folks think they know their own limits. They…

Look at the readers in Mrs. Evans’ 2nd grade class at Eastside who earned Reading Counts prizes for the month of October. Harry Bagwell earned over 50 Reading Counts points for both September and October and is the top reader for the class. Way to go, Harry! – Submitted

Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods recently held a ceremony to honor the state winners in the prestigious Young Georgia Author writing competition. The YGA writing competition has been a statewide competition for more than two decades that strives to encourage student passion for writing. The contest allows students to advance their writing skills and to be celebrated for their achievements and successes in arts and academics. The competition is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades kindergarten through 12. This year, Coffee County had a Young Georgia Author’s state winner. Jessie Hutcheson won for 5th grade…

The Pearson Public Library held a children’s Halloween party Friday, October 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children had the option to dress up in costume, and there were various games including a mummy wrap competition, bug toss, pin the spider on the web, Halloween bingo/mad libs, and arts and crafts making ghosts, spiders, and coloring. Children received a small prize for each game in which they participated, and a drawing was held for a Halloween children’s DVD. Halloween treats and juice were served, and everyone had a great time! For more information about upcoming children’s, tween, and teen…

West Green Elementary School would like to congratulate Mrs. Winters’ and Mrs. McMillan’s homerooms for collecting the most box tops for the month of October. Way to go, West Green Warriors! Mrs. McMillan’s class at West Green Elementary School – Submitted

Mr. Joe Warren Soles, age 81, of Claxton, GA formerly of Douglas and Coffee County passed away early Monday morning, November 2, 2015 at his residence in Claxton, GA following a short illness. He was born September 19, 1936 to the late William G. Soles and the late Jessie Mae Todd Soles. Survivors include: His Wife: Luzene Brigmond Soles of Claxton, GA 1 Son: Tommy (Glenda) Soles of Douglas, GA 4 Daughters: Brenda Soles and Angela Nettles, both of Claxton, GA Tina Mintz of Jacksonville, FL and Lynn ( Karl) Keen of Pembroke, GA 1 Sister: Pearl Weatherington of Lakeland,…

Voncile Miller, age 75, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Miller was born on May 3, 1940, in Douglas, GA to the late Hansel Johnson and Hazel Cleveland Johnson. Survivors include: her son, Timmy (Patti) Miller of Douglas, GA; brother, Larry H. (Cheryl) Cleveland of Douglas, GA; caregiver, Lois Scott; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 5:00 PM TO 9:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Douglas Christian Fellowship with…

Congratulations to Mrs. Daisy Lumpkin Smith, winner of the $500 City of Douglas customer appreciation giveaway! During the month of October, City of Douglas customers who visited city hall were allowed to register for the $500 credit towards their utility bill. For more information about the customer care center and other ways to save on your utility bill, dial 311 or call (912) 384-3302. – Submitted

South Georgia State College (SGSC) recently hosted the annual Fall Regional Conference for the Georgia Region of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Official hosts were the Alpha Rho Omega Chapter (SGSC’s Waycross Campus) and the Kappa Sigma Chapter (SGSC’s Douglas Campus). Chapter advisors are Amy Hancock and Ame Wilkerson. The two-day event was held in the James M. Dye Student Services Building on the Waycross Campus. Chapters from across the State of Georgia were in attendance as well as Ms. Ebonee Carpenter, former Phi Theta Kappa International Officer and alumna of Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla. Carpenter…