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The Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) is a non-profit collaborative organized to promote, support, and enhance community literacy efforts locally. Communities participating in the program analyze community needs, create awareness of the needs, ensure that learning opportunities are offered, and evaluate progress so that the majority of citizens needing to improve their skills do so within 10 years. A network is formed to coordinate business, church, volunteer, social service, local government and schools, media and other efforts in the community to reach, influence and support those who want to improve their education. The CLCP is hosting a trivia night event…

In honor of Grandparents Day, West Green Elementary School hosted ‘Grits with Grands’ on September 5. Pre-K students and their grandparents enjoyed eating delicious grits prepared by the lunchroom staff. Special thanks to all of the grandparents who attended this special event. -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Animaland Is Coming! WHERE: First Assembly of God Church (Social Hall) 1200 North Chester Ave. Douglas, GA 31533 WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 4 TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You will get to: Select an animal (and there are MANY to choose from) Make a wish on a special star to place inside your animalHelp stuff the animal at the “funtastic” Fluff and Stuff Machine. Receive a birth certificate and give your animal their own unique name. Select an outfit (from some of the cutest around) to give your animal personality and style. Silver Package: $15 (includes animal, wishing star and birth…

The Douglas Rotary Club welcomed Mr. Richard Woods of Tifton as their guest speaker for their September 4 meeting. Mr. Woods discussed his take on the state of public education in Georgia and reflected on what things he felt would improve Georgia’s education system. Mr. Woods has over 22 years of experience in public education. The club would like to thank Mr. Woods for taking time to speak with us. -Submitted by Sarah Lott Brown

The Douglas Kiwanis Club will have its annual chicken que on Tuesday, September 30. The meal will consist of half chicken bbq plates with baked beans, coleslaw, bread, and cake. The cost is $9. Checks should be made payable to the Kiwanis Club. Cash will be accepted and all proceeds will go to fund Kiwanis youth projects in Douglas and Coffee County. The meal will be prepared by Flying Cowboy on 441 South. Tickets are available from Kiwanis members. School system employees can purchase tickets at all schools and the board of education. Tickets are also on sale at Edward Jones…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the month of August: Joe Alvarado, Rylee Spivey, Kaston Difrancesco, Leighton Leavens, Olivia Merritt, Jaden Gonzalez, Josue DeJesus, Emilyn Davis, Samantha Witt, Cassidy Powell, Tanly Hodge, Tarah Johnson, Mason Morris, Mariz Ramos-Ambrocio, Gabe Jump, Victor Espinoza, Nayeli Acevedo, Cielo Cisneros, and Kylie Woods. These students demonstrated the character trait of responsibility and were rewarded with a certificate and a t-shirt. West Green Elementary School would like to thank the following sponsors for providing t-shirts for the TRIBE Kids each month: Flyin’ Cowboy, Diamond Cargo,…

Eddie Mae Bayard, age 70 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Bayard was born December 2, 1943, in Axson to the late Hiram Davis and Sally Rachael Hartley Davis. Survivors include her son, Randal Davis of Nicholls; brother, James Davis of Douglas; seven grandchildren, Nikkie Davis of Nicholls, Devin Davis of Nicholls, Benjamin Davis of Pearson, Kevin Davis of Axson, D.J. Pitman of Waycross, Scott Pitman of Waycross, and Roy Pitman of Waycross; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her…

Mr. Arthur Wade Graham, age 70 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, September 4, 2014, at the Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Mr. Graham was born July 25, 1944, to the late J. P. Graham and the late Dorothy Courson Graham. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Callejas of Douglas; four sisters, Ann Hutchinson of Hazlehurst, Virginia Busby of Fitzgerald, Debbie Sweat and Gina Joiner, both of Douglas; seven brothers, Tommy Graham of Moultrie, Nolan Graham, Jimmy Graham, Danny Graham, Shelton Graham, Glenn Graham, and Terry Graham, all of Douglas; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; personal…

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