Ms. Diane Mary McIntire, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Monday morning May 11, 2026, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation Center following lengthy illness. Ms. McIntire was born October 3, 1943, in Avon, Ohio, to the late John Wagner and the late Mary Jane Hahn Beard. She was a self-employed housekeeper for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved to fish and loved all animals. She was a collector of many things and enjoyed watching wrestling. She was of the Catholic Faith. Along with her parents, Ms. McIntire was preceded in death…
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State School Superintendent Richard Woods has named 316 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 110 school districts for 2026. Coffee High School was honored to be named an AP Access and Support School and an AP STEM School. AP Access and Support Schools are those with at least 30% of AP exams taken by students who identified as African American and/or Hispanic (minimum of 16 students) and 30% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher. At least 25 exams must be administered. AP Stem Schools are schools that administered at least five exams in each of four…
Mrs. Carolyn Moore Adams, age 85, a lifelong resident of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a recent decline in health. Mrs. Adams was born in Douglas, Georgia, on April 1, 1941, to the late James and Frances Vickers Moore. She was a graduate of Coffee County High School. She went on to marry the love of her life, the late A. W. Adams, Jr., and spent her life in the most meaningful way as a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She was of…
Congratulations to Coffee High School students Arturo Castro and Amethyst Rose Peacock on their Signing Day as Project SEARCH interns at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Coffee High School is incredibly proud of these two students and wishes them continued success as they take this exciting step into the workforce. Project SEARCH is a unique, business-led transition program that equips young adults with disabilities with real-world job experience and the skills needed for competitive employment. Through hands-on internships, workplace training, and daily support, students gain independence, confidence, and valuable career skills — all within a professional setting. This life-changing program opens…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly announces the unveiling of its new Automation Technology Lab on the Coffee Campus, marking a major step forward in advanced manufacturing education and workforce development in South Georgia. The state-of-the-art lab was made possible through a strong collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing International (AMI), the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber and Economic Development Authority, and additional business and industry partners. The facility features a Festo manufacturing production system equipped with collaborative robotic arms, providing students with hands-on experience using the same advanced technology found in today’s modern industrial environments. Through these collaborative efforts, the college secured $750,000 in…
Douglas Rotary Club was honored to recognize Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing Student Kaylee Adams as the student of the month for May 2026. Miss Adams earned her Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) credential and was joined at the recognition ceremony by her mother, father, and grandfather, as well as Wiregrass faculty and staff members Deidta Floyd, Emily Tomlison, Brandy Wilkes, and Will Bostelman. Miss Adams most enjoyed her clinical rotation at an assisted living community and hopes to work in geriatrics. Douglas Rotary is a service organization seeking to advance the service ideals of Rotary International by investing time and…
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Pennsylvania fugitive Justin Eugene Carver following an investigation conducted by a detective with the Coffee County Sex Offender Unit. On May 5, 2026, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office received information from the public regarding Carver possibly being in Coffee County. During the investigation, authorities confirmed Carver was wanted out of Pennsylvania on charges including Corruption of Minors, Disseminating Explicit Sexual Materials to a Minor, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Indecent Exposure, and Disorderly Conduct. Pennsylvania authorities confirmed the warrant was active and advised they would extradite. Investigators later learned Carver was working in…
The City of Douglas has been a designated Golf Cart Community since 2018. Motorized carts are allowed only on Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) approved areas within the city limits of Douglas. The Douglas Police Department urges all citizens to follow safety guidelines when operating motorized or golf carts on city roadways. Officers will begin issuing warnings and/or citations to anyone operating motorized carts illegally on city streets or city property. “During the spring and summer months, we often see children driving motorized carts on roadways,” says DPD Chief Brannen Pruette. “Our biggest concern is safety. We want to prevent…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that nearly all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported lower unemployment rates in March. “There’s no better way to mark Economic Development Week than with measurable results,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With the state labor force and employment both reaching all-time highs and unemployment falling across all metro areas and nearly all regional commissions, more Georgians are securing good-paying jobs that support families, build the future, and strengthen the communities they call home.” Here is a synopsis of each regional commission: Atlanta Regional Commission Central Savannah River Coastal Georgia Georgia Mountains…
The Martin Theatre Preservation Company, Inc., the nonprofit organization stewarding The Martin Theatre in downtown Douglas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Devis Burnam as its new Executive Director. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the organization’s history. As The Martin Theatre continues to expand its role as a performing arts venue and community gathering space, Burnam becomes the organization’s first full-time executive leader. She will work closely with the Board of Directors to oversee daily operations, strengthen community engagement, guide programming, and support long-term sustainability. Since reopening, The Martin Theatre has been sustained by a community of…