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Ameris Bank Market President David Batchelor is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeanette Barile to vice president business banker in the Douglas West branch. In this role, Barile will work directly with business owners in the market area to grow business deposits and loans and further develop commercial relationships. “With Jeanette’s extensive experience, we are confident that she will do an excellent job finding the right financial solutions to help our clients succeed,” said Batchelor. “Jeanette has been with Ameris Bank for over 18 years and we are fortunate to have her as a member of our business banking…

Mr. James Robert (Bobby) Joyce, age 76, of Lincolnton, GA passed away Wednesday August 19, 2015 at his residence following a short illness. Survivors include: His Wife: Sylvia Smith Joyce of Lincolnton, GA Aunt: Mrs. Erma Lee Thigpen Nephews: Stacy Joyce, Chuck Smith, Mike Smith, Doug Smith and Drew Wilson Nieces: Vanessa Gill and Lisa Freeman Memorial Services will be held August 23, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at the West Ward Street Church of God in Douglas, GA with Rev. Britt Peavy and Rev. Billy Wilson Officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 P. M. until…

Ms. Dorothy Leigh Anne Reardean, age 24, of West Green, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Savannah, following a brief illness. She was born December 7, 1990 to James Robert Reardean and Betty Hall Reardean. Survivors include: 1 Son: Ian Rylan Northcutt of West Green, Ga.; Fiancee: Devin Corey Callejas of West Green, Ga.; Mother: Betty (John S. McDonald ) Reardean of Douglas, Ga.; Father: James Robert (Barbara Rewis) Reardean of Waycross, Ga.; 2 Brothers: James Christopher Reardean, and Robert Glynn Reardean, both of Douglas, Ga.; Maternal Grandmother: Dorothy Hall of Killeen,Texas.; Paternal Grandmother:…

First grade students in Mrs.Mobley’s class at West Green Elementary School recently enjoyed learning about storms and other realistic fiction stories such as Thundercake​ by Patricia Polacco. – Submitted copy

My name is Andrew Bellah. I work at Auto Mart right here in Douglas. My boss, Robbie Guthrie, thought it would be a good investment to send his son and I to the Dale Carnegie class offered at the Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. I did some research on the class after I found out that we would be attending, but nothing really could prepare me for it. The class really began to teach me how to have a positive attitude on managing stress, handling people and their different personalities, and much more. During the class, I was dealing…

Congressman Rick Allen will be the guest speaker at the August Power Lunch on Monday, August 24, which will be held at the Douglas Golf & Country Club beginning at noon. Allen will speak on the topic of leadership in honor of the Leadership Coffee Class of 2015 Graduation. Leadership Coffee is comprised of business and government leaders and is designed to educate these leaders in the workings of community and economic development. Graduates include Ashlee Morris (Shady Acres), Ben Horner (CMS), Taylor Hereford (SGSC), Casey Thompson (WGTC), Lee Taylor (Zaxby’s), Brandi Hester (Medicine Cabinet), Judy Artis (Boys and Girls…

Carol Morgan was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Carol gave an update on what has been happening at the Heritage Station Museum and plans for future displays. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted copy

South Georgia State College is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony at Davis Hall on the Douglas Campus signifying the start of renovations and renewal for the historic building. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 26, at 2:30 p.m. first in the Peterson Hall Art Gallery before moving outside. Davis Hall, one of the initial three buildings of South Georgia College from 1906, originally served the college as a dormitory. Currently, it serves as one of the campus’s core academic spaces and houses the Division of Humanities. The renovation will help bring needed enhancements to the teaching and learning…