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Wiregrass is excited to announce that, for a limited time, driver’s education classes will be free. Learning to drive is a major milestone in a teen’s life. It’s important for young or inexperienced drivers to learn safe driving techniques. Joshua’s Law requires 30 hours of classroom instruction and six additional hours of drive time with an instructor to receive a Class D license. Most insurance companies also give a reduction, approximately 10%, on insurance premiums upon successful completion. Normal cost for the course is $350, but through a tuition scholarship paid for by the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission, it is…

Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College (SGSC), will host his sixth annual “Baldwin’s Ballers” basketball camp this summer. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. Four-day sessions are scheduled for the weeks of June 15, 22, July 13, and 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. Each session is $80 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. A discount is available to campers who attend multiple sessions, as well as family members of SGSC employees. Campers should register at least 24 hours prior to the start of each session.…

West Green Elementary School’s staff and students on Wednesday warmly welcomed back former West Green Warriors who are part of the graduating Class of 2015. The staff and students of West Green Elementary are extremely proud of these students for meeting the goal of “Destination Graduation” for college, career and life, and we wish them the best of luck in future endeavors. The graduates who participated in the senior parade are Kelsey Corbitt, Savanna Cotsenmoyer, Mari Faith Grantham, Vanessa Martinez, Charles Meeks, Vanessa Tovar, Jacob Whitaker, Shaneka Wingfield, Caitlin Smith, Alexis Lott, Chris Adams, Jasmine Williams, Bridgette Amerson, John Hutto,…

The Coffee Middle School art students of Mr. Ken Suttles recently organized an outstanding exhibit of their work for all to view. Pieces from eight mediums of art were on display. Pictured are the Coffee Middle School’s semester art show winners for each grade level. – Submitted copy

The Douglas Exchange Club, Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation, and the City of Douglas are proud to announce the 2015 Freedom Fest celebration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 4 at JC Adams Municipal Park. The gates will open at 5 p.m., admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks after dark. The Exchange Club is currently accepting vendors of all kinds. “Freedom Fest has become a traditional celebration in Douglas and we could not provide this celebration without support from our local businesses, and private supporters,” says celebration chairman Will Thompson.…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of June for children, tweens, and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library. For more information about programs, please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Please visit our website, www.srlsys.org. Summer Reading Program Monday, June 1-Thursday, July 23, 2015 Mark your calendars, the Summer reading program is being held Monday, June 1 through Thursday, July 23. Sign-ups are going on right now. Enter to win a college scholarship, as well, when you sign up. Ask any staff member…

Ibra Diack, Engineering Manager of Southwire, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, May 19, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. He gave a presentation that showed what kind of products Southwire produces and the production processes for them. Earlier this month, on May 12, Julie Macomber, Satilla Regional Library, spoke to the Kiwanis Club. Julie shared about the youth programs and services for the summer. She also spoke about her grandfather, who was a Kiwanian for almost 60 years. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated both presentations. – Submitted copy Laurence Day & Julie Macomber.

The City of Douglas and Transwaste would like to thank everyone who is currently participating in the door-to-door recycling program. The recycling program is available to any person in the city limits of Douglas. City of Douglas residents should call (912) 384-6001 or visit the website at www.cityofdouglas.com/recycling to request a form to participate in the program. “We encourage our citizens to participate in the recycling program,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs. “When a citizen requests a recycling cart, it is their responsibility to only place recyclables in the blue cart. We hope that citizens will take advantage of this…

Get ready to cool off this summer with the annual Summer Beach Bash on June 2. The Beach Bash will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. in the vacant lot adjacent to city hall on 441 S. in downtown Douglas. With activities planned for all ages, this is sure to be one of the best beach parties away from the beach. “We are hoping to attract more visitors to the downtown area,” says Pattie Merritt, Main Street Coordinator. “This year is going to be lots of fun for everyone who visits downtown!” Outdoor vendors will be selling items related…

Officer Patsy Rivera of Wiregrass Technical College recently presented topics related to bullying and career choices to Coffee Middle School’s 8th grade students. Our students thoroughly enjoyed meeting Officer Rivera. They were inspired by her ability to persevere and become a successful individual despite the many negative experiences in her personal life as a teenager. We would like to thank Officer Rivera for taking time out of her busy schedule to motivate our students. – Submitted by Coffee Middle School