- Two scoops please! Lady Patriots double dip David Emanuel Academy Eagles for second consecutive state championship
- Vidalia Heritage Eagles overpower CCA Patriots 64-20 in a top 10 showdown
- Houston County Bears defeat Trojans 45-21
- Lady Patriots bounce back after tough loss, defeat Thomas Jefferson for a spot in the state championship game
- Free train ride from New Hampshire lands two suspects in jail
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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…
West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the months of September and October. These students demonstrated the character traits of pride and cooperation and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Way to go, West Green Warriors! September TRIBE Kids: Emma Hardy, Andrea Torres-Rivas, Will Johnson, Eady Wilcox, Rhys Peterson, Judson Lott, Matthew Rogers, JayLynn Harris, Emma Hayes, Ella Winters, Laura Rivas-Jimenez, Amelia Gibson, KaLynn Grantham, Aaron Drury, Cole Ellis, Frankie Banda, Landon Stone, Emma Grace Auger, Kate Merritt, and Daniela Espinoza. – Submitted
The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to hear from our state legislators at the annual ‘Eggs & Issues.’ The event will be held at the Douglas Golf & Country Club Wednesday, December 16, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Be sure to come out for this great event and gain important insight into what is happening in Georgia from our state legislators. Our featured speakers will be Representative Dominic LaRiccia, Representative Clay Pirkle, and Senator Tyler Harper. A breakfast buffet will be served and is included in the $10 price. Make sure to reserve your spot…