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Virginia Lee W. Davis, age 81, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Davis was born on November 9, 1933, in Nicholls, GA to the late Jeff Williams and Maybell Anderson Williams. Survivors include: her three daughters, Carla (Darrell) Porter of Nicholls, GA Dana (Greg) Hobbs of Alapaha, GA, and Tarci (Michael) Smith of Nicholls, GA; two brothers, Thomas Williams of Valdosta, GA and Dan Williams of Dallas, GA; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Davis, and…

Dr. Scott Thigpen, dean of South Georgia State College’s School of Nursing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Freeman and Lauren Thornton to the School of Nursing faculty. “The School of Nursing is very excited to welcome these two highly qualified individuals to our team,” said Thigpen. “They have many years of experience in a variety of nursing specialties. They bring rich experiences in acute and community health care as well as an array of experiences in evidence-based practice and research.” A native of Waycross, Ga., Freeman is the former associate professor of nursing at John Tyler Community…

Give an American soldier a chance to talk to loved ones just by bringing your used cell phones to the Liberty Tax Service office at 829A S. Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA. Join Liberty Tax Service for the Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) Roadside Party and Phone Recycling Event. This collection event takes place Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Liberty Tax will provide food and refreshments, a bounce house, free giveaways and free tax advice. The goal is to fill up the “Libertymobile” box with phones. All Liberty Tax offices are collection locations for used cell phones…

Time is running out – Get your tickets now! The 88th Annual Chamber EventThursday, January 22Central Square Gym6:30pm Sponsorship & Ticket Info Below On the Event Agenda Dinner ~ Changing of the Chairman ~ Business Awards DIAMOND SPONSOR $1,500 Top Billing on Event Promotional Materials Company Logo on Event Program & Event Video Two Premier Seats at Speaker’s Dinner Table Twelve Tickets to Event (Private Reserved Tables) PLATINUM SPONSOR $1,000 Company logo on Event Program & Event Video Eight Tickets to Event (Private Reserved Table) GOLD SPONSOR $750 Company logo on Event Program & Event Video Six Tickets to Event…

Local officials visited the capital on Wednesday, January 14, for the Annual Okefenokee Occasion. Okefenokee Occasion takes place each year during the General Session in Atlanta and allows local representatives to talk with legislators about needs in our community and region. Pictured above, l to r, are State Representative Dominic LaRiccia, Ronda Sports, Joe Sports, Andrea Taylor, Broxton Mayor Darquitta Riley, Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development President JoAnne Lewis, Judy Dennis, Douglas Mayor James H. Dennis, Asst. City Manager Charles Davis, Senator Tyler Harper, County Commission Chairman Jimmy Kitchens, Dale Batten, Douglas City Commissioner Richard Hutchinson, Keith Newell, Adam…

On January 15, Westside Elementary hosted a school-wide spelling bee featuring homeroom spelling bee winners in grades four and five. All participants were presented with certificates in recognition of their hard work in preparation for the contest. Pictured above, the following students participated in the spelling bee: Back Row (Left to Right): Keller Phillips, Nash Harper, Kenzi Williams, Hannah Klein, Rylee Burke, Jaliyah Jones, and Cailey Martinez. Front Row (Left to Right): Ashton Hamilton, Kaniyah Lawson, Ishika Sadarangani, Shanna Swails, Kylie Childers, Carson Neeley, Laney Childers, Shaniya Stackhouse, and Zanarrea Clark. Congratulations to the following spelling bee winners pictured below: …

Douglas-based Broadcast South Media recently accepted the ‘Media of the Year’ award from the Georgia Peanut Commission in Tifton. The award is given each year to one media entity for contributions in making the public aware of agricultural-related issues. This year’s award specifically recognized WKZZ Radio, The Farm, for its efforts. Pictured above, Broadcast South CEO John Higgs (right) and WKZZ Director of Ag News and Marketing Becky Davis accept the award from Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman Armond Morris.

Mrs. Ola Smith Stone, age 93, of Douglas, passed away Tuesday evening, January 13, 2015, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born January 1, 1922 to the late Manning George Smith and the late Rhoda Gaff Smith. Survivors include: Children: Willene S. McNatt of Ocilla, Ga. ; Aline & Clyde Williams of Douglas, Ga., Shirlene “Shirley” Merritt of Douglas, Ga. ; Woodrow & Brenda Stone of Pearson, Ga., Stanley & Libby Stone ; Clifford & Sylvia Stone, all of Douglas, Ga., Alphine & Dale Davis of Manor, Ga. ; Chester & Judy Stone of Douglas, Ga., Ola…

Tim Allen Buchan, age 68, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at Kennestone Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Buchan was born on September 29, 1946, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Tim Buchan and Florene Tindel Buchan. Survivors include: his wife, Janet Ferguson Buchan of Ambrose, GA; two daughters, Kathy (George) Bordeaux of Douglas, GA and Donna (Ken) Cook of Woodstock, GA; son, Waylon (Michelle) Buchan of Yucca Valley, CA; three sisters, Jennie Leggett of Sylvester, GA, Jo Moses of Rochelle, GA, and Rosa Lee of West Green, GA; eight grandchildren, Whitney White, Adam Day,…