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Ibra Diack, Engineering Manager of Southwire, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, May 19, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. He gave a presentation that showed what kind of products Southwire produces and the production processes for them. Earlier this month, on May 12, Julie Macomber, Satilla Regional Library, spoke to the Kiwanis Club. Julie shared about the youth programs and services for the summer. She also spoke about her grandfather, who was a Kiwanian for almost 60 years. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated both presentations. – Submitted copy Laurence Day & Julie Macomber.

The City of Douglas and Transwaste would like to thank everyone who is currently participating in the door-to-door recycling program. The recycling program is available to any person in the city limits of Douglas. City of Douglas residents should call (912) 384-6001 or visit the website at www.cityofdouglas.com/recycling to request a form to participate in the program. “We encourage our citizens to participate in the recycling program,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs. “When a citizen requests a recycling cart, it is their responsibility to only place recyclables in the blue cart. We hope that citizens will take advantage of this…

Get ready to cool off this summer with the annual Summer Beach Bash on June 2. The Beach Bash will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. in the vacant lot adjacent to city hall on 441 S. in downtown Douglas. With activities planned for all ages, this is sure to be one of the best beach parties away from the beach. “We are hoping to attract more visitors to the downtown area,” says Pattie Merritt, Main Street Coordinator. “This year is going to be lots of fun for everyone who visits downtown!” Outdoor vendors will be selling items related…

Officer Patsy Rivera of Wiregrass Technical College recently presented topics related to bullying and career choices to Coffee Middle School’s 8th grade students. Our students thoroughly enjoyed meeting Officer Rivera. They were inspired by her ability to persevere and become a successful individual despite the many negative experiences in her personal life as a teenager. We would like to thank Officer Rivera for taking time out of her busy schedule to motivate our students. – Submitted by Coffee Middle School

Mrs. Mary Alice Maulden Browning, age 78, of Douglas, passed away Monday morning May 18, 2015 at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born July 2, 1936 to the late Carroll Maulden and the late Minnie Lee Purvis Maulden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edward Browning, 1 son, Billy Ray Browning, 1 Brother, Beach Maulden and 1 Sister, Carolee Newham. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Carol (Tony) Bailey and Jane Browning both of Douglas, GA; 2 Sons: Jim Browning of Atlanta, GA; Donald Browning of Douglas, GA; 4 Grandchildren: Neal…

Kathleen Hatfield, age 82, of Pridgen, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Palemon Gaskin Nursing Home in Ocilla, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Hatfield was born on October 24, 1932, in Pridgen, GA to the late Vernie Kight and Ruby Blount Kight. Survivors include her three daughters, Kathy (Carl) Smith of Fitzgerald, GA, Michelle (Leon) Smith of Fitzgerald, GA, and Lisa Littleton of Phenix City, AL; two brothers, Vernie Kight, Jr. and Gene Kight both of Pridgen, GA; four grandchildren, Sabrina (Jeremy) Cox, Veronica (Charles) Smith, Tiffany (Brad) Newman, and Chad Smith; three great grandchildren, Chloe…

West Green Elementary School is proud to announce our 2015 WinShape scholarship winners, Jackson Bounds, Bridgett Hunter, Talyn Rider, Steve Smith, and Ithika Waldron. – Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Hutto, age 60, of Douglas passed away Friday evening, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born November 20, 1954 to the late Eston Verdayne Hutto and Lucille Nipper Hutto Davis. Mr. Hutto was a Carpenter by trade. He was also preceded in death by a Brother, Glenn Waver Hutto. Survivors include: His Wife: Gloria McElroy Hutto of Douglas, Ga., 2 Daughters: Felicia Ann Sherrod of West Green, Ga. and Kenny “Kenna” Barwick of Douglas, Ga., His Mother: Lucille Davis of Douglas, Ga., 1 Sister: Barbara Crosby of Douglas, Ga., 3 Brothers: Eston “Pap” Hutto,…

Bobby Leverette, age 81, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Leverette was born on July 25, 1933, in Ambrose, GA to the late Felton Griffin Leverette and Jessie Lee Paulk Leverette. Survivors include: his wife, Elise Leverette of Ambrose, GA; two sons, Britt Nicholas (Edy) Leverette of Willacoochee, GA and Felton Clark (Dinah) Leverette of Ambrose, GA; daughter, Bobbie Denise (Dan) Paulk of Ambrose, GA; eleven grandchildren, Brandi Paulk Davis, Alison Paulk, Jessi Brooker, Bobbie Bell “B.B.” Brooker, Farah Leverette (Hugh) Smith, Lisa Lee Leverette (Morgan) Lott, Amy…

Donna Wren Christopher, age 75, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at South Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Christopher was born on October 8, 1940, in Douglas, GA to late Jimmie Andrew Wren and Bonnie Blalock Wren. Survivors include: her two daughters, Carol Christopher of Statesboro, GA and Jennie Wren (Frank) Denmark of Swainsboro, GA; grandson, Christopher Denmark of Swainsboro, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Christopher. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May…