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A high school umpire as well as a couple of people from Coffee County were among several individuals who were arrested on various drug charges in Jeff Davis County this week. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Hazlehurst law enforcement and emergency services responded to a residence reference to overdose. Emergency services arrived to a non-responsive male in the kitchen of a home. He was transported to the ER where he was given Narcan several times before responding. Law enforcement discovered that the subject had ingested a quantity of drugs that he had just purchased a dealer. A statement…

A high school umpire as well as a couple of people from Coffee County were among several individuals who were arrested on various drug charges in Jeff Davis County this week. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Hazlehurst law enforcement and emergency services responded to a residence reference to overdose. Emergency services arrived to a non-responsive male in the kitchen of a home. He was transported to the ER where he was given Narcan several times before responding. Law enforcement discovered that the subject had ingested a quantity of drugs that he had just purchased a dealer. A statement…

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a group of local and state leaders gathered at the Coffee County Board of Education to discuss the Aviation and Aerospace Eco-System Initiative. Due to and in response to the nationwide shortage of pilots and mechanics in the aviation industry, leaders collaborated on the initiative to develop and provide students with the academic curriculum and technical skillsets that lead to careers in aviation. “We understand that education is vital in developing skills, especially in rural and underserved communities, that is needed for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s future,” says Douglas Mayor, Tony Paulk. “Education…

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a group of local and state leaders gathered at the Coffee County Board of Education to discuss the Aviation and Aerospace Eco-System Initiative. Due to and in response to the nationwide shortage of pilots and mechanics in the aviation industry, leaders collaborated on the initiative to develop and provide students with the academic curriculum and technical skillsets that lead to careers in aviation. “We understand that education is vital in developing skills, especially in rural and underserved communities, that is needed for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s future,” says Douglas Mayor, Tony Paulk. “Education…

Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College (SGSC), will host his 13th annual Baldwin’s Ballers Basketball Camp this summer. Assistant coach D.J. Hardy will serve as camp coordinator. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. Four-day sessions are scheduled for the weeks of June 12, 26, and July 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. There will be one session the week of July 24 on SGSC’s Douglas Campus. Each session is $90 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. A discount is available to campers…

Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College (SGSC), will host his 13th annual Baldwin’s Ballers Basketball Camp this summer. Assistant coach D.J. Hardy will serve as camp coordinator. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. Four-day sessions are scheduled for the weeks of June 12, 26, and July 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. There will be one session the week of July 24 on SGSC’s Douglas Campus. Each session is $90 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. A discount is available to campers…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all Regional Commissions reported a drop in unemployment rates in April. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number of existing companies expanding throughout the state combined with the incredible announcements of corporations moving to our state, the future continues to look very bright for the labor market. “As we approach the summer months, we are optimistic that job growth will remain steady in virtually every sector in the state.” The labor force was down in all…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all Regional Commissions reported a drop in unemployment rates in April. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number of existing companies expanding throughout the state combined with the incredible announcements of corporations moving to our state, the future continues to look very bright for the labor market. “As we approach the summer months, we are optimistic that job growth will remain steady in virtually every sector in the state.” The labor force was down in all…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all Regional Commissions reported a drop in unemployment rates in April. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number of existing companies expanding throughout the state combined with the incredible announcements of corporations moving to our state, the future continues to look very bright for the labor market. “As we approach the summer months, we are optimistic that job growth will remain steady in virtually every sector in the state.” The labor force was down in all…

The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation recognizes the following four Coffee High School students for outstanding achievement: Donnie “D.J” Bussey, Lathan Burgess, Francisco Nunez, and Pablo Nunez. Donnie “D.J.” Bussey, a 12th grader, Francisco Nunez, also a 12th grader, Pablo Nunez, an 11th grader, and Lathan Burgess, a 10th grader at Coffee High School, have been named Scholars by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) for their performance in a challenging online cybersecurity training program. In recognition of their achievement, they have each earned an invitation to participate in the Cyber Foundations Academy – a multi-week online program based…