Author: Submitted

On September 8, author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy visited West Green Elementary. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as their teachers, were mesmerized as Mrs. Deedy told them stories based on her life experiences and talked to them about how she gets her ideas for her books. Mrs. Deedy made many of the stories interactive with the children doing motions to act out the story. Mrs. Deedy also included sound effects as she told her stories, which enthralled the children. Everyone had a wonderful time and is looking forward to having Mrs. Deedy return in the future.…

Glynis Ann Rewis, age 48 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning, September 13, 2014, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born May 1, 1966, to Gilford Dyal and Sandra Goinous Dyal. Survivors include her mother, Sandra G. Overstreet of Douglas; four sisters, Teresa Taylor of Perry, Florida, Kim Holland of Jesup, Denise Gaskins and Gina Jordan, both of Douglas; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. Memorial services will follow at a later date. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Did you know that about one out of seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the U.S. for 2014 are that over 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and over 29,480 will die because they didn’t get an examination or didn’t act soon enough. That’s why Coffee Regional Medical Center, Dr. Al Mazur, and Dr. Khondker Islam are teaming up to conduct low cost prostate cancer screenings…

The top sellers in a recent Westside Elementary School fundraiser were rewarded with plush animals on September 12, 2014. Congratulations to these students and special thanks to all the parents, family, and community members who helped to make the fundraiser a huge success. The following is a list of the top sellers beginning with the highest seller: Benjamin Gowen, Demarcus Fields, Jenna Graham, Carson Neeley, Collin Jowers, Emmalee Stevens, Bodie Jackson, and Nick Fussell. -Submitted by Westside Elementary School

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will offer a ServSafe food safety course on November 3, 2014, on the Coffee campus. ServSafe leads the way in providing the restaurant and food service industry with an up-to-date, comprehensive food safety training and certification program. ServSafe is the industry standard in food safety and health regulations education. Take this fast, one-day session and become certified in the program that is recognized by more than 95% of all state and local health jurisdictions, while minimizing your time away from work. Class will be held November 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the cost…

The Douglas Rotary and Exchange Clubs held a joint meeting on Thursday and welcomed guest speaker Mr. Brian Owens, Commissioner of the Georigia Department of Corrections. Mr. Owens discussed the decline in prison population as a result of state efforts to rehabilitate those incarcerated for drug convictions and other non-violent crimes. Commissioner Owens explained that the state is constantly working to improve job options for felons. He said that the State of Georgia is taking steps to better prepare and socialize incarcerated convicts in an effort to help them not only find jobs but, most importantly, keep those jobs once…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held the Summer 2014 commencement exercises on Friday, August 29, at the Grand Theatre in Fitzgerald. The ceremony honored 258 students who were awarded their associate degrees, diplomas or technical certificates of credit, as well as 13 GED® graduates. Wiregrass is proud to announce the Summer 2014 graduates for technical certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees listed below by county. (Atkinson County) Sarai Abonza, Jessica Bacilio, Edna Estrada, Josh Gidddens, and Adrianna K. Gillis (Ben Hill County) Angela D. Barker, Cori M. Bentz, Abigail L. Bostick, Suzannah M. Cravey, Cedreca D. Harris, Erin K. Hester, Frederick Jones,…

The Douglas Police Department and Douglas Fire Department are working together to continue investigations into criminal activities which have occurred over the last few months. The Douglas Police Department is soliciting any information in regards to suspicious fires and burglaries. “We are asking all citizens to stay vigilant and to report any suspicious activity,” says Mayor James H. Dennis. “We appreciate everyone who has provided information to aid our investigations in the past and encourage citizens to report tips to our ‘See Something, Say Something’ crime tip line at (912) 260-3600.” For crime or suspicious activity that is occurring and…

DouglasNow.com is proud to partner with the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce to bring our readers the Friday Facts.