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Congratulations to Westside fifth grade student Josie McCarty for being the first place Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Winner for her presentation on health for swimmers in a recent competition. Way to go, Josie! -Submitted by Westside Elementary School

The Pre-K classes from West Green Elementary took a trip to Greenetree Farms to choose and cut Christmas trees for their classrooms. They enjoyed touching, smelling, and looking at the trees. The children especially liked watching their trees being shaken to release old needles. Afterward, they went to Wheeler Park to play and picnic! What an exciting day! -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the month of November. These students demonstrated the character trait of respect 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, Fitzgerald Family Eyecare, and Nicholls Pharmacy. November’s TRIBE kids are Kramer Bailey, Jaylee Martinez-Aguilar, Steven Evers, Cristo Acevedo, Jacob Maddox, Kayman Perkins, Zania Brewton, Jarom Waldron, Rolando Vazquez Banda, Dawson Anderson, Jakson Bounds, Nathanial Reynolds, Wade Fussell, Jordi Caballero,…

Ann Sanchez, age 54, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2014, at her residence following a brief illness. Ms. Sanchez was born on September 2, 1960, in Douglas, GA to the late Elias Roberts and Verma Louise Smith Roberts. Survivors include: her three daughters, Tonya (Gilberto) Ramirez of Douglas, GA, Tabitha (Gustavo) Castillo and Twila (Juan) Medina both of Nicholls, GA; sister, Sherlyn Shadron of Smithville, TN; four brothers, Kenny Roberts of Fayette, AL, Billy Roberts of Douglas, GA, Floyd (Debbie) Roberts, and Tony (Marsh) Roberts both of Hazlehurst, GA; fourteen grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.…

South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team utilized a big second half Tuesday night to win its fourth consecutive game, beating Brewton-Parker College’s junior varsity team, 96-49. Demontrez Austin’s double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds and Jovante’ Spivey’s 13 points, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals helped the Hawks (9-1) remain perfect during their current homestand. Daniel Peace (nine points, nine assists, and seven steals) and Tyler Miller (nine points) rounded out the top scorers for the Hawks. The win sets up an early season showdown Saturday afternoon as the Hawks host No. 23 Georgia Highlands College in…

The City of Douglas and Coffee County Historical Society invite the public to attend the centennial celebration and ribbon cutting of the Douglas Visitor Information Center, which is also known as the Ashley-Slater House. This historic house on Gaskin Avenue is now home to the Douglas Visitor Information Center, Public Information Department, and Main Street. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Thursday, December 11, at 10 a.m. Tours of the home will be conducted by the Coffee County Historical Society later that evening from 5 to 7 p.m. As a part of the centennial celebration, the week of December…

Myrna C. Parker, age 76, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Miss. Parker was born on March 8, 1938, in Douglas, GA to the late Clifton Calvin Parker and Altha Belle Carroll Parker. Survivors include: her sister, Rae Carol (Fred) Kitchens of Savannah, GA and a niece, Stephanie (Scott) Bobbitt of Asheville, NC. Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Shep Johnson officiating. Active Pallbearers are: Young Deacons of First Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers are: Older Deacons…

Joseph Daniel Arnold, age 23, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Arnold was born on March 7, 1991, in Douglas, GA to Katie Joyce Harrell. Survivors include: his mother, Katie Arnold of Douglas, GA; three sisters, Kelly Taylor of Douglas, GA, Hannah Harrell of Brunswick, GA, and Dawn Phillips of Douglas, GA; four brothers, James Metts of Douglas, GA, Jeremy Metts of Douglas, GA, Shannon Smith of St. George, GA, and Zenas Smith of Catersville, GA, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Clyde Arnold. Visitation will…