During the University System of Georgia Board of Regents meeting in August, Chancellor Sonny Perdue presented four trophies to the institutions that had the highest summer enrollment growth. South Georgia State College Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner accepted the award for leading the state colleges with 14.7% growth in enrollment in the summer semester. University of West Georgia, Albany State and Augusta University were all recognized as leaders in their respective size categories. Calling the trophy, the “Chancellor’s Cup”, Perdue challenged the recipients to keep the trophy through fall semester. He plans to present the award at the…
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The sun was shining on a delightful morning as the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the highly anticipated opening of PetSmart. The event brought together a jubilant crowd, including a furry guest of honor, Bailey the golden doodle, who couldn’t contain her excitement for the pet paradise now gracing the community. The Chamber of Commerce’s Member Relations Director, Chelsea Preston, warmly welcomed the enthusiastic attendees and extended her heartfelt congratulations to PetSmart for officially becoming an integral part of the beloved local community. The event was brimming with joy as an array…
On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at approximately 9:30 a.m., federal and local authorities arrested a wanted man in connection drug trafficking and firearms warrants from Telfair County. The arrest took place at a motel in Hazlehurst. On Monday, July 3, 2023, the Telfair County Sheriff’s office and the Georgia State Patrol SWAT team executed a high risk search warrant at the residence of Jerry Dean Clements. During the raid, officers seized large quantities of drugs and several firearms. Clements was not at home at the time officers arrived and warrants were obtained for his arrest. …
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Summer Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the Summer Semester of 2023. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2023 from Coffee and Atkinson counties: Atkinson: Demeria Bryant, and Jessica Kitchens Coffee: Shikinya Carswell, Whitney Martin, and Sara Ortiz Wiregrass would like to also recognize students…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has recognized Erin Carter and Tabora Temple as its 2023-2024 Employees of the Year. These employees were honored for their dedication, hard work, and leadership skills by the faculty and staff of the college. Wiregrass employees annually nominate a staff member and a supervisor for their exemplary performance on the job. The nominations are narrowed down by a committee and the finalists are interviewed by a panel of judges to decide who will be honored. Erin James-Carter, Student Success Coordinator, was awarded the annual James A. Bridges Vanguard Award for the staff member of…
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce was delighted to host the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Little Peaches Play Cafe on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The much-anticipated event marked the culmination of dedicated efforts by mother-daughter duo, Kelsey Kobee and Joell Smith, as they proudly introduced their innovative establishment to the community. Little Peaches Play Cafe, nestled at 733 Bowens Mill Rd SW Suite 2 in Douglas, presents an all-new concept that combines family-friendly entertainment with a touch of gourmet indulgence. Boasting a charming play area for children and a gourmet coffee bar for parents and…
South Georgia State College (SGSC) made a $62.6 million impact on the regional economy and was responsible for more than 643 jobs locally during fiscal year 2022. SGSC’s Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner shared, “The economic impact study provided by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents is a way to measure the significance of an organization in the regional economy. We share this information to emphasize the critical role South Georgia State College plays in preparing the next generation of employees and community leaders. We are actually sharing what we already knew, that SGSC supports workforce and economic…
Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is pleased to welcome the mothers-to-be of Dr. Mahendra Amin, beginning Sept. 1, 2023, for labor and delivery care. The highly trained labor and delivery care team at CRMC provides compassionate, family-focused maternity services that prioritize comfort and safety for expecting mothers and their new babies. The spacious, newly remodeled birthing unit at CRMC comfortably accommodates families in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere during this important time. CRMC offers mothers-to-be flexible options during labor. The labor and delivery care team evaluates each patient-centered birth plan and does its best to accommodate…
In November, voters in Broxton and Douglas will go to the polls for city elections. Here are the seats that will be on the ballot as well as qualifying information. The City of Broxton, Georgia shall hold the 2023 Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7 am – 7 pm at the Public Safety Center 100 Church Street, Broxton, GA. If necessary, a runoff will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Qualifying for said election shall be held at the Coffee County Board of Elections & Registration Office located at 321 S.…
A former Dublin, Ga., resident is being sought internationally on multiple federal charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that misdirected more than $30 million donated for Christian ministry in China. Jason Gerald Shenk, 45, is charged in a newly unsealed federal indictment with four counts of Wire Fraud; three counts of International Concealment Money Laundering; 13 counts of Concealment Money Laundering; 21 counts of Money Laundering Involving Transactions Greater than $10,000; and one count of Failure to File Report of Foreign Bank Account, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Conviction on the…