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West Green Elementary School students were excited to receive visits from their adopted Trojan football players Ezequiel Garduno, Willie Wiggins, Brant Garrett, Ryan Aycock, Alan Martinez, Jonathan Ortiz, Austin Anderson, and Ky Meeks. Special thanks to the football players for being great role models and motivators for our students. -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Mr. John Archie Roberts, age 84 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at his home following an extended illness. He was born June 17, 1930, the youngest of two children, to the late John Mitchel Roberts and Rachel McKinnon. J.A., a native of Atkinson County, lived the majority of his life in Douglas, working as a farmer (awarded Outstanding Young Farmer 1965), handyman, loving husband, and father. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in animal husbandry, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. He was a member of The…

Dr. Robert Lightfoot, associate professor of criminal justice/sociology at South Georgia State College, was recently invited to be a presenter and panelist at LibertyCon in Chattanooga, Tenn. Lightfoot’s presentation was based on his recently published work, “Sorry, We Didn’t Mean to Break Your Culture.” The main idea centered on how “small, seemingly insignificant objects” from one culture can cause “massive disruptions in unpredictable manners” in other cultures. In addition to his presentation, Lightfoot said he participated in panel discussions concerning topics such as quantum consciousness, climate change, scientific controversies, and the role of language in society. “My presentation was well…

Clifford has been helping Pre-K students in Mrs. Marla Day’s class at West Green Elementary School learn position words – above, under, and in front of. He has also been going on “spend the night” visits with the students to help them overcome beginning-of-the-year jitters. Clifford carries his diary in his overnight bag and writes about his adventures with the help of the students’ families. Students are always eager to hear what he has written about his adventures while at their homes. -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

West Green Elementary School would like to congratulate Mrs. Ashley Day’s and Mrs. Dominique Carver’s homerooms for collecting the most box tops for the month of August. Way to go, West Green Warriors! -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Last Thursday, during the regular monthly meeting of the Coffee County Board of Education, students from all levels were recognized during the annual presentation of the system’s artwork calendar. Entering its twenty-second year of production, the school board recognized those students whose art was selected for display on the 2014-2015 school calendar. Kim Clayton, Director of Personnel and Public Relations, presented each student with a certificate, as all students earned the monthly Superintendent’s Award. Mrs. Clayton publically thanked Mr. Sonny Lyon from Lyon Management, owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken and Krystal’s, for his sponsorship of the calendar for…

On Thursday, August 28, The Douglas Area Employer Committee, represented by Gary Evans from Southwire, donated $1500 to the new REACH Georgia program. REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program designated to ensure that Georgia’s academically promising students have the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school and complete college. Five community partners are needed to donate $1500 and the Georgia Finance Commission Scholarship Program will then invest $10,000 for a student’s college career. Coffee County is eligible for five REACH Georgia scholarships. -Submitted by the Coffee County Board of Education

Mrs. Sheila Joan Girtman Whitley, age 66 of Douglas, passed away August 29, 2014, at Candler Hospital in Savannah after an extended illness. She was born in Douglas on Septeber 1, 1947, to the late I. L. Girtman and Thara Ganell Carelock Girtman Smith. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell Whitley of Douglas and two brothers, Marlon Lebron Smith and Jimmy Smith, both of Broxto Funeral services were held Monday, September 1, 2014, at the First Assembly of God, with Rev. Marshall Adcock officiating. Interment followed at Broxton Church of God Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of…

Mr. Eschol David Sheffield, Jr., age 72 of Douglas, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014, at his home following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 1942 , in Milan to the late Eschol David Sheffield, Sr. and Susie Farmer Sheffield. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee Black Sheffield of Douglas; son, Dave (Marilyn) Sheffield of Glenville; three daughters, Vicki (Carl) Halligan of Vidalia, Tabitha (John) Griffin of Nicholls, and Amy (Josh) Meeks of Douglas; one brother, Jimmy Sheffield of Monroe; two sisters, Mildred Merritt of Monroe and Inez Floyd of McRae; ten grandchildren and four great…

Mr. Homer Cecil Hutcheson, age 76 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday evening, August 27, 2014, at Summer’s Landing following an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Betsy Burch Hutcheson of Douglas; three daughters, Cecile Hutcheson (Jeffery) Dockery of Nicholls, Tori H. (Wayne) Gober of Douglas, and Vickie H. (Van) Lucas of Des Moines, Iowa; one son, Chris (Tana) Hutcheson of Douglas; two brothers, Wendell Hutcheson of Douglas and Billy Hutcheson of Covington; two sisters, Nadine Radcliff of Blairsville and Jo Ann Smith of Brunswick; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other…