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Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of March for children, tweens, and teens. Audio Spot Auditions for Children and Teens Ages 9-18 years Come 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 at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment at any of our locations. Board Games, Cards, and Puzzles for Children and Teens All branches include an assortment of board…

Sgt. Robert Sprinkle of the Douglas Police Department was recognized during the Douglas City Commission meeting on Monday, February 23, for completion of his State Arson Investigator Certification. Pictured, left to right, are Mayor James H. Dennis, Sgt. Robert Sprinkle, Commissioner Marty Swain, and Police Chief Gary Casteloes. -Submitted copy

Westside hosted “Family Writing Night: Super Powered Writers” on February 19. Those in attendance enjoyed songs performed by second grade super writers, learned about the writing components of the Georgia Milestones (new state assessment), and had the pleasure of meeting a real writing super hero, Captain Penmanship (AKA First Grade Teacher, Trent Bennett). In addition, fifth grade students were presented with their published books they created under the guidance of fifth grade teacher, Ms. April Dockery. Faculty members and students were encouraged to dress up as a super writing hero for this event, and to come up with a writing…

“Through our association with WGTC, we are able to offer students the opportunity for dual enrollment credit which will count both toward their high school diploma and a technical college certificate from Wiregrass,” says CTAE Director for Coffee County High Schools Brad Riner. “We are proud to know that our system holds the highest number of dual enrollment students in the entire WGTC service area. This shows our belief not only in the programs offered, but also in our continuing relationship with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The faculty who come to our campus are an integral part of the overall…

Congratulations to Westside third grader Noah Cliett for winning an iPod during a celebration assembly that was held January 23. Noah’s name, along with those of all students who had perfect attendance during the second grading period, was placed in a drawing, and he was the lucky winner. Special thanks to Wendy’s Restaurant for donating the iPod awarded to Noah. Student attendance greatly impacts achievement and the chance to win an iPod provides a lot of motivation to come to school every day. -Submitted by Westside Elementary School

Douglas Rotary President Christian Taylor and Rotarian Chad Guthrie welcome Michael Sullivan, center, who offered an informative overview of the mission and outreach of the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. Founded just east of Savannah in 1968, the Institute’s faculty and staff provide services throughout the region and contribute to research on all aspects of the world’s oceans. For more information on the Institute visit www.skio.usg.edu. To learn more about Rotary, please visit www.rotary.org. The Douglas Rotary Club meets at noonon Thursdays at the Douglas Golf and Country Club. Guests are welcome.

Colin Cotter’s three-point play with 17.3 seconds left in regulation allowed No. 19 South Georgia State College to escape Rome, Ga. Saturday afternoon with a 59-58 win over Georgia Highlands. The win also clinched a first-ever regular season championship for the Hawks (25-4, 14-3) and the top seed in the upcoming GCAA Conference Tournament. “Today’s game had a championship game type atmosphere,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “I thought they (Georgia Highlands) threw some good punches at us, but we were able to respond. Colin’s play was huge and definitely a game changer.” The Hawks were without starter Demontrez Austin…

The renowned Crown Financial Seminar “Journey to Financial Freedom” is coming to Douglas First United Methodist Church Saturday, Feb. 28. Anyone is welcome to attend, this is a community event. Money is the only thing that touches everybody, everywhere, every day. Regardless of your stage of life, income level or financial situation you will gain insight. Crown brings an understanding and direction to live the life that God intended for you. This seminar is not about making anyone feel bad about past decisions. We’ve all made some mistakes we would like to do over. The seminar is also not about…

Thomas Graham, age 73, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Hospice Atlanta in Atlanta, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Graham was born on June 22, 1941, in Douglas, GA to the Elzie Graham and Mamie Lee Merritt Graham. Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Smith Graham of Broxton, GA; two daughters, Lynne (Jamie) Smith of Broxton, GA and Gwen Ricketson of Broxton, GA; three brothers, William Graham of Georgetown, GA, Charlie Graham of Broxton, GA, and Shorty Graham of Broxton, GA; sister, Marie Griffis of Broxton, GA; four grandchildren, Jessica (Blake) Gosnell, Stephanie (Derek) Herlocker,…