A total of 672 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Spring 2026 Academic Recognition Lists, according to an announcement by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Sara Selby. 201 students earned a spot on the President’s List, 151 on the Dean’s List, and 320 on the Academic Honors List. Students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of study with a grade point average of 4.0 are placed on the President’s List for the semester. Students with a semester average of 3.5 to 3.9 on 12 or more semester hours of study are placed on the…
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The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA Team are in Atlanta this week for the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) and National Championships. The week-long event is one of the nation’s premier showcases of career and technical education, drawing more than 19,000 students, instructors, industry partners, and employers from across the country. More than 6,500 state champions will compete for national honors in over 100 skilled and leadership competitions. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will have four state gold medalists representing both the college and the state of Georgia in national competition. The students hail from communities across South Georgia:…
A Coffee County man is behind bars following an investigation into an online child exploitation case conducted by officers with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators arrested 56-year-old Jimmy Adams and charged him with one count of computer or electronic pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act violations in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-12-100.2. On May 28, 2026, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a suspected online child exploitation incident involving an adult male communicating with an individual believed to be a 13-year-old child. Deputies obtained digital evidence of sexually explicit communications and image exchanges, and the…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College officially welcomed students this week for the first-ever Wiregrass Summer Institute, an innovative program designed to provide high school students with hands-on career exploration, professional development, and college experiences during the summer months. Hosted on the Valdosta Campus from June 1 through June 24, the Summer Institute serves rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across Wiregrass’s eleven-county service area. Students attend Monday through Thursday, participating in a Dual Enrollment Employability Skills course while gaining valuable work experiences across various college departments. The program combines classroom instruction with real-world exposure to careers, helping students develop essential workplace skills such as…
On Monday, June 1, 2026, officials with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, along with members of the Criminal Investigation Division, arrested 24-year-old Imari Bailey following an extensive investigation into illegal activity within the Coffee County Jail. Bailey was hired approximately six months ago as a jailer. According to investigators, Bailey smuggled contraband into the jail, violating her oath of office and committing multiple felony offenses. Bailey has been charged with violation of oath by a public officer, providing contraband to an inmate, and guard lines and jail violations. More charges may be applied pending the conclusion of the investigation. Each…
Independent publisher and author Crystal Bostick has officially announced her upcoming summer homecoming book tour across South Georgia, celebrating the launch of her highly anticipated new memoir, Before Broken. Published under her newly established imprint, Heritage Hollow Publishing, the book is set for formal release on June 20, 2026. To mark the release, Bostick is returning to her roots in South Georgia for a multi-city promotional campaign from June 18 through June 23, 2026. The tour will feature a mix of local municipal library events, regional merchant meet-and-greets, and local broadcast media appearances across Fitzgerald, Douglas, and the surrounding South Georgia…
Randolph Cady, USN Chief Petty Officer, age 86, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at Dominion Senior Living Memory Facility in Crossville, TN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A full military burial will follow at the DeBerry Baptist Church Cemetery in Broxton, GA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers all donations be made to: St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105
CRH Physician Practices is pleased to announce that CRH Ear, Nose, and Throat Group is now open and seeing patients at its location at 312 Westside Drive in Douglas, formerly home to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic of Coffee County. The practice is providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for patients of all ages. Providers include Otolaryngologist, Ashley Schemel, MD, along with two experienced ENT Physician Assistants, Annsley Coffee, PA-C, and Alexis McNeill, PA-C. CRH Ear, Nose, and Throat Group offers evaluation and treatment for a wide range of ENT conditions, including sinus and allergy concerns, hearing issues,…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly announces that Joecephus Vaughan, a 74-year-old Adult Education student, has successfully completed the Commercial Truck Driving program and earned his commercial driver’s license (CDL). His achievement marks a historic milestone as the first-ever credit Integrated Education and Training (IET) graduate at Wiregrass. Mr. Vaughan initially enrolled in Adult Education classes with the goal of earning his high school equivalency diploma. A retired truck driver, he expressed interest in returning to the industry and soon learned about Wiregrass’s IET Commercial Truck Driving program. Despite a shortened timeline to complete admissions requirements, including obtaining a medical certification and learner’s permit, Mr.…
Audrey Adams, age 78 of Waycross, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Baptist Village in Waycross. She was born on March 22, 1948 the daughter of the late Mr. John Calvin Adams and the late Mrs. Ella Davis Adams. Her survivors include: one daughter, Sheila (Danny) Farmer of Waverly, GA; one son, E.C. (Mandy) Harrell of Waynesville, GA; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: father, John Calvin Adams; mother, Ella Davis Adams; two sisters, Yevone Moore and Dolly Miller; and one daughter, Rhonda Howard. Graveside…