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Longtime Douglas – Coffee Co. Chamber of Commerce President and Economic Development Authority Executive Director Joanne Lewis abruptly tendered her letter of resignation Monday during a meeting of the Chamber executive board and EDA members. After regular business was discussed, Lewis surprised the group by announcing her retirement. In her letter of resignation, Lewis stated: “Since January 12, 2004, I have been employed as Executive Director for the Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority (Authority) and also served as the President of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). Although the job requires wearing two hats and answering to two managing…

South Georgia State College freshman Shanelle Frederick was selected as the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Women’s Soccer Player of the Week for Sept. 21-27. A West Bay, Cayman Islands native, Frederick helped lead the Lady Hawks to a win over Gordon State and to a close match against rival Darton State. Frederick scored a total of six goals and had two assists during the two games. Frederick is excited about the honor stating, “Being named Player of the Week for the NJCAA is a big accomplishment for me. I have worked hard for a long time to get here.…

Mrs. Evans’ second-graders at Eastside Elementary School enjoyed lots of prizes for their hard work with ‘Reading Counts’ during the month of September. Harry Bagwell was our top reader this month. Way to go, readers! – Submitted

Eastside Elementary School 5th graders London Davis, Lauren Kight, and Rylie Williams have been doing an amazing job with morning announcements. These students have created a script that is both engaging and informative for all students each morning. Thanks ladies, keep up the great work! – Submitted

Ms. Betty Carolyn Claxton Johnson, age 78, of Douglas passed away Saturday morning, October 3, 2015 at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born January 24, 1937 to the late William Terrell Solomon and the late Mary Corene Buchan Solomon. Survivors include: 5 Sons: James Edward Claxton, James Aaron Claxton, James David Claxton, James William Claxton, and James Larry Claxton, all of Douglas, Ga. 2 Daughters: Helen Haggard of Fitzgerald, Ga. and Jo Ann Claxton Anderson of Douglas, Ga. 1 Sister: Geraldine Mixon of Florida. 8 Grandchildren, and 16 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives.…

Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to “Douglas Now” Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2015, from Waycross Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney John Rumker in reference to an article published Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in local print media publication, “The Douglas Enterprise.” In the article, the author questions the reason the DA’s office chose to allegedly dismiss several drug charges against Broxton resident David Bennett, who was arrested last month after authorities reportedly discovered a quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, and other drug-related objects at his residence while officials were overseeing a home eviction. Assistant District Attorney Ian Sansot told “Douglas…

Ambrose students had a great time at the recent Math Roundup. Each grade level set up a table with math activities for all students to have hands-on fun. Thanks, Ambrose parents and students, for supporting our math after-school fun! – Submitted

West Green Elementary School would like to congratulate Mrs. Winters’s and Mrs. Drury’s homerooms for collecting the most Box Tops for the month of September. Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted