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South Georgia State College (SGSC) is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus as the Fall 2025 semester officially begins on Monday, August 18. No matter where you are, SGSC has an option that works for you—on campus in Douglas or Waycross, online, or at Valdosta State through its Entry Program. The college offers more than 20 associate degree pathways and five bachelor’s degree programs designed to meet the needs of today’s students and the region’s growing workforce. The new academic year will bring opportunities with the newly formed Rodeo Club, the beginning of an associate pathway leading…

Pamela J. Howell, 70, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 5, 1954, in Miami, Florida, Pamela was the beloved daughter of Edith White Riley. She was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, and grandmother who deeply loved and cherished her family and friends. Pamela is survived by her husband, Howard Spivey; her daughters, Angel Howell of Douglas, Georgia and April Howell (Matt) of Willard, Ohio; her stepdaughter, Whitney Courson (Joseph) of Pearson, Georgia; and her stepson, Brandon Spivey (Whitney) of Thomasville, Georgia. She was a…

Jamie Boston Wright, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 13, 1963, the son of the late Boston Wright and the late Carolyn Carver Wright. His survivors include one sister, Peggy Wright Bryant; one niece, Kristy McLeod; two nephews, Phillip Cauley III and Cullen Lamar Bryant. He was preceded in death by: father, Boston Wright; mother, Carolyn Carver Wright; one brother, David Wright; and one sister, Glenda Sue Wright. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm…

Mrs. Linda Sue Haley Price, age 85, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Price was born March 12, 1940 in Manchester, Tennessee, to the late Mildred Haley. She was a seamstress at Federal Corset in Douglas, Georgia for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband, John Frank Price, and selling clothes at flea markets. She also found great joy in raising goats and working in her yard. Mrs. Price is survived by her son, Evans Mack Cooper and wife, Annette, of…

On July 30, 2025, detectives with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit arrested Jeremiah Hampton Tarlton, age 41, of Douglas. Tarlton, a registered sex offender, was taken into custody after being found in violation of Georgia’s sex offender residency and employment restrictions. The investigation began when the Sex Offender Unit received a tip Tuesday afternoon indicating that Tarlton was employed at a location within close proximity to a place of worship. Detectives promptly followed up and confirmed that Tarlton was working in an area that violated the restrictions placed on registered sex offenders in the state of Georgia.…

By Stan Popovich It can be difficult for adults to take care of their families, careers, and stresses at the same time. Many times, worry and fear can get the best of you when your overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. As a result, here are six work life balance tips on how to take care of your family and your career without getting overly stressed. 1. Set goals: An important way to remove stress is to set goals for yourself when you manage your family or career. When you get up in the mornings, try to set…

On June 21, 2025, personnel at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center intercepted critical information involving a planned delivery of contraband intended to be smuggled into the Coffee County Jail by a staff member. Thanks to swift coordination and investigative efforts by agents with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, the contraband was successfully seized before it could reach secure areas of the facility. The investigation has led to the arrest of three individuals. Charlotte Loraine Whitfield, age 52, was employed as a detention officer at the time of the incident. She was taken into custody after retrieving a suspicious package from…

Coffee Regional Medical Center was honored to serve as the host site for the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce’s 2025 July meeting. As one of the state’s most respected healthcare organizations, the Board plays a vital role in ensuring access to quality healthcare across Georgia by supporting physician training, recruitment, and retention—especially in underserved areas. The Board selects one site annually for a meeting held away from its Atlanta offices. Coffee Regional was selected and proudly welcomed the group to Douglas for their meeting. The event proved to be a productive and meaningful exchange among some of Georgia’s top healthcare…

Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation has been recognized as a 2025 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. This distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The Program honors providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to enhancing the quality of care for our nation’s elders and individuals with disabilities. The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process reviewed…

In addition to the two Public Service Commission elections this November, several local offices will be on the ballot. Voters will cast their ballots for one county commission seat, three city commission seats, and the offices of mayor and city council in Ambrose and Nicholls. The election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Qualifying begins on August 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. and runs through August 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. Qualifying will be held at the county elections office at 224 West Ashley Street, Suite A. You can reach election officials by phone at (912) 384-7018. Here…