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Mayor Tony Paulk has announced his intention to seek re-election for the upcoming election later this year. This week, he released a statement announcing his candidacy: “Leadership Matters! I am grateful, honored and consider it a blessing to represent the citizens of Douglas. During the Paulk administration, our leadership team has created a harmonious environment for citizens, small business owners, and industries to thrive. I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Douglas. “Leadership Matters! Over the past seven years, our city has dramatically changed our strategy towards retail recruitment and quality of…

Fifteen students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning gold medals at the state-wide SkillsUSA Championship this past weekend. The college had an exceptional showing bringing home 15 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Wiregrass was recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction level award winner. SkillsUSA Chapter President Andrew Ngo accepted this award on behalf of the chapter. The college’s SkillsUSA Chapter Secretary Qua Edwards accepted the award for the second-largest post-secondary Chapter in Georgia and received 3rd place in the state for the largest…

Fifteen students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning gold medals at the state-wide SkillsUSA Championship this past weekend. The college had an exceptional showing bringing home 15 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Wiregrass was recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction level award winner. SkillsUSA Chapter President Andrew Ngo accepted this award on behalf of the chapter. The college’s SkillsUSA Chapter Secretary Qua Edwards accepted the award for the second-largest post-secondary Chapter in Georgia and received 3rd place in the state for the largest…

Fifteen students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning gold medals at the state-wide SkillsUSA Championship this past weekend. The college had an exceptional showing bringing home 15 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Wiregrass was recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction level award winner. SkillsUSA Chapter President Andrew Ngo accepted this award on behalf of the chapter. The college’s SkillsUSA Chapter Secretary Qua Edwards accepted the award for the second-largest post-secondary Chapter in Georgia and received 3rd place in the state for the largest…

The Coffee Trojans track team traveled to Tift County High School to participate in the Anthony Bateman Invitational 2023. The Blue Devils hosted 19 schools from across middle and South Georgia. Senior Kate Merritt posted two first place finishes in the 1600 meter run (5:34.97) and 3200 meter run (11:57.51). Freshman Josie Lott scored a sixth place finish in the 1600 meter run with a time of 6:26.72. The Lady Trojan 400 meter relay team of Breana Griffin, Iyani Johnson, Janiya Brown and Jamiah Hudson ran a 53.17 seconds for an eighth place finish. …

The Coffee Trojans track team traveled to Tift County High School to participate in the Anthony Bateman Invitational 2023. The Blue Devils hosted 19 schools from across middle and South Georgia. Senior Kate Merritt posted two first place finishes in the 1600 meter run (5:34.97) and 3200 meter run (11:57.51). Freshman Josie Lott scored a sixth place finish in the 1600 meter run with a time of 6:26.72. The Lady Trojan 400 meter relay team of Breana Griffin, Iyani Johnson, Janiya Brown and Jamiah Hudson ran a 53.17 seconds for an eighth place finish. …

Carolyn Tanner Cole, age 84, of Douglas Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Douglas, GA, following a brief illness. Mrs. Cole was born on October 9, 1938, in Ware County, Georgia, to the late Joel and Idell Tanner. Survivors include: Three Daughters; Cindy C. Beasley (Dan) of Jasper, GA, Susan Mullis of Savannah, GA, Janet Phelps (Kell) of Douglas GA, One Son; Charles “Chuck” Cole (Kathleen) of Apex, NC, One Sister; Rubye Smith of Alma, GA, Sister-in-Law; Naida Tanner of Waycross, GA, Eight Grandchildren; Aaron Beasley (Ashley) of Cartersville, GA, Amanda Ross (Theo) of Douglas, GA, Andrew Mullis…

Carolyn Tanner Cole, age 84, of Douglas Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Douglas, GA, following a brief illness. Mrs. Cole was born on October 9, 1938, in Ware County, Georgia, to the late Joel and Idell Tanner. Survivors include: Three Daughters; Cindy C. Beasley (Dan) of Jasper, GA, Susan Mullis of Savannah, GA, Janet Phelps (Kell) of Douglas GA, One Son; Charles “Chuck” Cole (Kathleen) of Apex, NC, One Sister; Rubye Smith of Alma, GA, Sister-in-Law; Naida Tanner of Waycross, GA, Eight Grandchildren; Aaron Beasley (Ashley) of Cartersville, GA, Amanda Ross (Theo) of Douglas, GA, Andrew Mullis…

Unison Behavioral Health’s new adult clinic is open. The clinic was made possible by a Community Development Block Grant to the City of Douglas with funding support from Coffee Regional Medical Center and Unison Behavioral Health. “This project will increase mental health resources in Coffee County,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Having this facility in our community will help save the lives of people who are facing mental health and substance abuse issues and we are happy to see it open.” Unison Behavioral Health provides quality mental health, substance use and developmental disability services for Atkinson, Bacon,…

Unison Behavioral Health’s new adult clinic is open. The clinic was made possible by a Community Development Block Grant to the City of Douglas with funding support from Coffee Regional Medical Center and Unison Behavioral Health. “This project will increase mental health resources in Coffee County,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Having this facility in our community will help save the lives of people who are facing mental health and substance abuse issues and we are happy to see it open.” Unison Behavioral Health provides quality mental health, substance use and developmental disability services for Atkinson, Bacon,…