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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be hosting “Free Application Day” April 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students may apply for Summer Semester on April 2 and have their application fee waived. Summer Semester will begin May 18, 2015. The 12-week semester will finish up August 4. For those who have some college credits, but were not able to finish college, Free Application Day would be a great time to come talk with admissions counselors and learn about the Go Back, Move Ahead Campaign. Wiregrass offers over 100 programs including associate degrees and distance learning options. On Free…

The City of Douglas Police Department is glad to welcome aboard our two newest police officers. Officer Eric Guerrero and Officer Derek Young both graduated from the GPSTC-Tifton Regional Police Academy on Friday, March 20, 2015 and will start their field training program this week. They both did exceptionally well at the academy and are welcome additions to our agency. Both men are from Coffee County and are excited about their new opportunity to serve the citizens of Douglas/Coffee County. -Copy courtesy, Douglas Police Department

The Satilla Regional Library System will be holding the following programs during the month of April for children and teens. For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, please call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Please visit our website, www.srlsys.org. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years Come and audition for a public service announcement to possibly be played on the radio promoting our new children’s and young adult books. Auditions will be held at all locations in Douglas, Broxton, Ambrose, Pearson, Willacoochee, and Nicholls. Please call Miss Julie…

Mrs. Vivian Smith Taylor, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Taylor was born on December 19, 1937 in Nicholls, GA. to the late James William Smith and the late Alma Lee Youngblood Smith. She is survived by her three daughters: Suzette Ludwig, Beverly Thomas and Buffy Waters all of Douglas, GA; three sisters: Audrey (Bernard) Thomas of Douglas, GA; Marcia (Jeff) Cooper of Cherry Lake, FL; Cynthia (Randy) Pearce of Baxley, GA; four brothers: Dewain (Patsy) Smith of Hot Springs, NC; Larry (Iris) Smith of Leicester,…

The Douglas community is saddened today at the loss of one of its lifelong community advocates. Mr. George Melvin “Jimmy” Atkinson, age 88, passed away Sunday, March 22, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Atkinson was born March 5, 1927 in Broxton to the late C. C. Atkinson and the late Eliza Byrd Atkinson. He is survived by his wife, Margie McDuffie Atkinson of Douglas; two sons; Jimbo (Wanda) Atkinson and Joe Atkinson (Vicki Robinson), both of Douglas; one daughter, Jennie Lynn (Rand) Vickers of Douglas; one brother, Carl Atkinson of Broxton; five grandchildren, Joshua Atkinson, Jake Atkinson,…

First Academy will be hosting a Lifeway Christian Book Fair beginning today, March 23, through Friday. First Academy plans to have children, teen, and adult Christian material. Headmaster Doug Wasden commented, “This is an excellent opportunity for First Academy to bring Lifeway Christian Bookstore to Douglas. We want to offer appropriate reading materials to our churches and community.” First Academy plans to make this an annual event. The Book Fair will be located in the FMC lobby of First Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. Call (912) 720-5961 with any questions. -Submitted copy

Local Realtors were recently honored during the annual Douglas/Coffee County Board of Realtors Awards Banquet. The annual event was held at J&D Café in Downtown Douglas. Jerome Adams, local attorney, sponsored the event. Doretha Jenkins, Board President and realtor at Remax Real Estate Executives, presented the first award to Marsha Hines for being the former president of the group. Mrs. Hines, broker at Premium Properties, was also named Realtor of the Year for 2014. Sherry Joyce, Apex Realty, was named Rookie of the Year. Mrs. Joyce was nominated by peers and voted on by the awards committee for outstanding work…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize Ella Winters, a first grade student in Mrs. April Mobley’s class, as the winner of the iPod for perfect attendance. Special thanks to Wendy’s for donating the iPod and supporting West Green Elementary School. -Submitted copy

The NJROTC (Naval Junior ROTC) from Union Grove High School in McDonough, GA visited the World War II Flight Training Museum on March 6, 2015. They were in Douglas competing for the Area 12 Regional Drill Championship and made the museum a part of their visit. We wish the group best of luck during the rest of their season. -Submitted copy