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Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University. Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. The University enrolls more than 9,200 students in 12 schools and colleges – liberal arts and sciences, law, pharmacy, medicine, business, engineering, education, theology, music, nursing, health professions, and professional advancement – on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta, medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus, and…

A dangerous incident that involved a stolen vehicle, armed suspects allegedly firing at law enforcement during a chase, and a crash at the intersection of Highway 441 and Highway 280 in near McCrae ended Thursday afternoon with both suspects in custody and no serious injuries, according to Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean. The chase began when Laurens County deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle. The suspects refused to stop, allegedly fired at the deputies, and led officers on a chase south on Highway 441. The vehicle crashed and the suspects jumped out of the vehicle fled, eventually crossing the…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to share that members of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team recently participated in advanced simulation training provided by the University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) through their “CAMLS Without Walls” program. This incredible opportunity was made possible through the generosity and support of the American Hospital Association (AHA). This high-level training focused on pre-hospital airway management and was delivered onsite in Coffee County by expert clinical simulation faculty from CAMLS. The session provided EMS professionals with enhanced skills in critical airway techniques, including: “Thanks to the support…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, has arrested two individuals following the death of a 7-month-old infant who had sustained signs of prolonged abuse. The child passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, after multiple medical interventions were unsuccessful. The investigation began on Friday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., when Coffee County 911 received a call regarding a medical emergency involving an unresponsive infant at a residence on Kamera Road. EMS arrived to find the infant without a pulse. First responders began life-saving measures and transported the child to Coffee Regional…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner and groups of faculty and staff members from SGSC spent the past two years engaging with the regional area through a community visit initiative. At these intentional visits, the SGSC team listened and learned from people in the communities they call home. “Through these community visits, we have engaged with local leaders, educators and potential students,” says Dr. Tanner. “These visits are part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen relationships, listen to community needs, and share important updates about SGSC’s academic programs, student success initiatives, and campus developments.” By connecting…

The Downtown Development Authority of Douglas is proud to announce Dawson and Kara Adams, owners of Delorice’s Florist, as the recipients of the 2025 Façade Improvement Grant. The Adamses will receive $10,000 to support the exterior renovation of their newly purchased building located at 108 N. Peterson Avenue in Downtown Douglas. Dawson and Kara were selected by the Downtown Development Authority Board following a thorough and competitive application process with multiple strong submissions. Their project stood out for its commitment to preserving the rich historic character of this beautiful building and contributing to the aesthetic appeal of our downtown. The…

Wiregrass Tech proudly hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Coffee Campus Commercial Truck Driving and Diesel Technology Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. President DeAnnia Clements welcomed TCSG Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ray Perren, who reflected on the building’s history and the many supporters who helped bring this project to life. Hal Wiley, Wiregrass Tech graduate and Foundation North Chairman, also spoke, and CDL student Willie Smith offered a heartfelt benediction to close the ceremony. A crowd of legislators, donors, and community supporters gathered outside for the official ribbon cutting, followed by tours of the new 8,753…

The GBI has arrested and charged Randall Peacock, Jr., age 25, of Baxley, GA, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Theft By Taking in connection to the death of Jessica Peacock, age 36, of Baxley, GA. On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at about 8:15 a.m., the Appling County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call that indicated a woman had been found dead by her husband at their home located in the 1000 block of Altamaha School Road in Baxley. The Appling County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to conduct the death investigation. Preliminary information indicates that Randall shot and killed Jessica (Randall’s stepmother) and then stole her vehicle and fled the scene. Randall was taken into custody without incident the same day, after…

Bartholomew Keeton Harralson, 47, of Atlanta, Ga., was charged earlier today by a federal grand jury seated in the Northern District of Georgia with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin, and Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Harralson allegedly possessed 28 firearms, including a machine gun, and hundreds of thousands of pills containing fentanyl and other illicit drugs. “Thanks to the hard work of the FBI, DEA, and our U.S. Attorney, Georgians are safer following this drug bust. This defendant was…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) announces the addition of the Emergency Services Management (ESM) concentration within its Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) program. Designed to meet the growing demand for skilled leaders in emergency medical services, the ESM option offers specialized, 100% online coursework tailored to both traditional students and working professionals seeking leadership or entrepreneurial roles in the emergency services sector. The BSM program features a solid management core, paired with four specialized options: Emergency Services Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, and Financial Technologies. Students selecting the ESM track will complete an additional 15 credit hours focused on the…