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Four Coffee High School teachers participated in an externship program this summer that allowed them to dive into local business and industry to get real-world experience to bring back to students in their classroom. Jerry Hill, CTAE engineering teacher in the Academy of Engineering, Agriculture, and Mechanics worked alongside employees at Premium Peanut. There he focused his time studying their robust mechanical systems and gaining overall understanding of engineering design in the production process. Within minutes of being on the job, Mr. Hill witnessed the engineering process in action as he saw employees facing a problem and working…

Loyce Tucker, age 17, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Tucker was born on February 5, 2005, in Ocilla, GA to Jonathan Tucker Sr. and Ashlie Muncey. Survivors include: Mother: Ashlie Muncey of Douglas, GA, Father: Jonathan Tucker Sr. of Ware County, GA, Brother: Jonathan Tucker, Jr., Brother: Dennis Tucker, Grandmother: Karen Guererro of Douglas, GA, Special Friend: Aliza Durham and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services…

A total of 545 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Spring 2022 Academic Honors List, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Robert Page. One hundred and fifty-five students earned a spot on the President’s List, 127 on the Dean’s List, and 263 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…

A top priority for the City of Douglas and our community is business development and growth. Businesses operating within the city limits of Douglas must have a current occupational tax certificate or business license on file with the Code Enforcement office. Any existing operating business on file with the city should have paid the business license fee prior to March 31, 2022. Any business operating within the city that has not paid for a 2022 Occupational Tax/Business License, will receive a penalty charge of $500 or greater. If a business is no longer in operation but the business…

When an unexpected illness or injury strikes, you want to Feel Better First. To continue serving the urgent care needs of our community, Coffee Regional First Care has opened a new clinic. Located next to Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s at 1301 S Peterson Ave, Suite B, in Douglas, the new clinic will replace the previous Shirley Avenue location. The clinic serves patients with acute or chronic illnesses and minor injuries that do not warrant an Emergency Room visit. Coffee Regional First Care offers a broad range of services, including an on-site lab for rapid COVID, flu and strep testing, basic imaging (x-ray),…

The Lady Trojans opened the 2022 regular season on the road and dropped a pair of games to Brantley County and Jeff Davis 1-0 and 3-1 respectively. Sophomore Erin Robinson took a no-hitter into the 7th before giving up a couple hits to the Herons with 8 strikeouts. Hannah Capps and Imani Paulk had the only hits for Coffee. The next night the Lady Trojans dropped another low-scoring game to Jeff Davis 3-1 behind another strong pitching performance by freshman Karlee Thomas. Thomas scattered 7 hits and Hannah Capps picked up 2 more hits including a double. Imani…

Dwayne Vickers , age 64, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Vickers was born on November 9, 1957, in Winter Haven, Florida, to Aubrey Vickers and Myrtle Melissa Myers Vickers. Survivors include: One Sister; Joyce Versie Vickers of Douglas, GA, Nine Nieces and Nephews; Byron Hayes, Jackie (Wayne) Moxley, Wesley (Leslie) Vickers, Randy Brigmond, Sandee Vickers, Russell (Jenny) Brigmond, Michelle Brown, DeAnna M. Spivey (Special Supporting Niece), Jason (Julie) Hayes, along with several great nieces and nephews. Mr. Vickers was preceded in death by: Mr. Vickers…

Karen Kay Gillis, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Ms. Gillis was born on September 17, 1959, in Douglas, GA to the late Edward Gillis and the late Betty Ruth Jackson Gillis. Survivors include: Daughter: Paula Landon, Grandchildren: Noah Meek, Kayla Meek, Nephew: Kevin Manning. She was Preceded in death by: Father: Edward` Gillis and Mother: Betty Ruth Jackson Gillis; Friend: Henry Clifford Self, Daughter: Alicia Dike, Sister: Kathy Hattaway . The family will receive friends Monday, August 8, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Sims Funeral Home. Graveside…

A Chatham County man could face up to nearly three decades in in prison after admitting he fraudulently obtained funds intended for COVID-19 small business assistance and possessed illegal drugs. Brandon Lamar Williams, a/k/a “NH Skilo,” 30, of Savannah, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to Wire Fraud and two counts of Possession of Marijuana, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Williams’ guilty plea subjects him to a statutory penalty of up to 26 years in prison, and because he has prior felony drug convictions he faces a mandatory minimum of 90 days in prison,…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students received their nursing pins during a recent ceremony. The nurse’s pin is part of the nurse’s uniform and is symbolic of a badge of office and achievement, and a great honor to receive. The ASN graduates participated in the commencement ceremony held at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton in July. Students receiving their pins include Shelly Peacock of Cook County, Heidi White of Clinch County, Brittany Jennings of Lowndes County, Ciera Davis of Lowndes County, Elizabeth Pascual of Lowndes County, Elizabeth Shields of Lowndes County, Megan…