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Ellis Terrell Williams, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup following an extended illness. Mr. Williams was born on September 6, 1956, in Douglas, GA to the late Frank Williams and Ruby Dorothy Morton Williams. Survivors include: Son, Cam Williams of Douglas, GA, Two Sisters, Amy Davis of Pearson, GA, Sonja (Danny) McNab of West Green, GA, Grandson, Grayson Williams, and several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by: Wife, Delia Lynn Roberts Williams; Father, Frank Williams; Mother, Ruby Dorothy Morton Williams. …

Ellis Terrell Williams, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup following an extended illness. Mr. Williams was born on September 6, 1956, in Douglas, GA to the late Frank Williams and Ruby Dorothy Morton Williams. Survivors include: Son, Cam Williams of Douglas, GA, Two Sisters, Amy Davis of Pearson, GA, Sonja (Danny) McNab of West Green, GA, Grandson, Grayson Williams, and several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by: Wife, Delia Lynn Roberts Williams; Father, Frank Williams; Mother, Ruby Dorothy Morton Williams. …

Andy Smith, EMS Director at Coffee Regional Medical Center, is the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) EMS Director of the Year. He received the award Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Peachtree Pointe at Lake Lanier in Buford. GEMSA presents the award to a current Georgia EMS director who has contributed significantly to EMS at the community, regional, and/or state level. As director of EMS services for Coffee Regional Medical Center, Andy leads a team of 14 EMTS and 21 paramedics. This team is responsible for the 603 square miles of Coffee County and oftentimes travels…

Andy Smith, EMS Director at Coffee Regional Medical Center, is the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) EMS Director of the Year. He received the award Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Peachtree Pointe at Lake Lanier in Buford. GEMSA presents the award to a current Georgia EMS director who has contributed significantly to EMS at the community, regional, and/or state level. As director of EMS services for Coffee Regional Medical Center, Andy leads a team of 14 EMTS and 21 paramedics. This team is responsible for the 603 square miles of Coffee County and oftentimes travels…

Andy Smith, EMS Director at Coffee Regional Medical Center, is the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) EMS Director of the Year. He received the award Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Peachtree Pointe at Lake Lanier in Buford. GEMSA presents the award to a current Georgia EMS director who has contributed significantly to EMS at the community, regional, and/or state level. As director of EMS services for Coffee Regional Medical Center, Andy leads a team of 14 EMTS and 21 paramedics. This team is responsible for the 603 square miles of Coffee County and oftentimes travels…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that all Regional Commissions reported drops in unemployment rates except for the Atlanta Regional Commission, Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, and Southwest Georgia Regional Commission which reported unchanged unemployment rates. “Pro-growth policies that foster innovation and drive success are why Georgia remains the No. 1 state for business and a perennial powerhouse in talent development,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Even with a slowing nationwide economy, communities across Georgia continue to thrive with low unemployment and high job growth.” The labor force rose in all Regional Commissions except…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that all Regional Commissions reported drops in unemployment rates except for the Atlanta Regional Commission, Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, and Southwest Georgia Regional Commission which reported unchanged unemployment rates. “Pro-growth policies that foster innovation and drive success are why Georgia remains the No. 1 state for business and a perennial powerhouse in talent development,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Even with a slowing nationwide economy, communities across Georgia continue to thrive with low unemployment and high job growth.” The labor force rose in all Regional Commissions except…

The City of Douglas is among eight Georgia municipalities that will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $106,000 to support historic preservation activities in their respective communities. The Georgia Historic Preservation Office has announced the City of Douglas will be awarded $22,368 for the Historic Resource Survey of the Gaskin Avenue Historic District. Historic Preservation Fund grants facilitate historic preservation planning initiatives and projects such as historic resource surveys, outreach efforts, and bricks-and-mortar projects throughout Georgia. These grants are provided annually through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and…

The City of Douglas is among eight Georgia municipalities that will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $106,000 to support historic preservation activities in their respective communities. The Georgia Historic Preservation Office has announced the City of Douglas will be awarded $22,368 for the Historic Resource Survey of the Gaskin Avenue Historic District. Historic Preservation Fund grants facilitate historic preservation planning initiatives and projects such as historic resource surveys, outreach efforts, and bricks-and-mortar projects throughout Georgia. These grants are provided annually through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and…

One could describe Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Mechatronic student Brandon Howell as a modern-day renaissance man. Before Brandon graduated from high school he began his college career with Wiregrass’s Dual Enrollment program. Since then he has received an Associates of Applied Science Degree and a Diploma in Commercial Electrical Construction. He has also earned technical certificates of credit in Basic Electricity Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technology, Industrial Electrical Assistant, Industrial Electrician, and Industrial Motor Control Tech. He is currently enrolled in the college’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechatronic Technology. This renaissance man isn’t just earning degrees in…