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Leighanna McBride, RN, has been named Coffee Regional Medical Center’s DAISY Award winner for the first quarter of 2022. CRMC honored Leighanna during a ceremony on Tuesday, July 26. A registered nurse in the Pediatric Unit, she was nominated by a young patient’s family member for going above and beyond while caring for their ill child. She was described as brightening any room she entered and putting smiles on everyone’s faces. Honoring nurses internationally, The DAISY Foundation was created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes after his family was positively impacted by the nurses who skillfully and compassionately…

From June 25-30, 15 Coffee County athletes ages 10-19 lifted in the 2022 USA Weightlifting National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. Athletes were required to make a minimum total specified by USA Weightlifting in a sanctioned meet in order to qualify for the national competition. This year’s team won the team championship in both the Boys 16-17 age division, as well as the Overall Boys Championship. The 2022 team was led by Micale Smith, Rhett Robinson, Dane Rish, Range Robinson, and Thomas Webb. Micale Smith won the National Championship in the 16-17 age group, 67kg weight class. Smith…

Substantial regional planning efforts led by the City of Douglas, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC), and Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority have enabled three grants to be awarded to the City of Douglas for Economic Development. The City of Douglas will receive approximately $5.2 million in grant funding for water and sewer expansions for economic development. “We are very pleased with the announcement that Douglas will receive Economic Development grants. The significance of these grants proves that our federal and state leaders are committed to investing in cities,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Receiving the grants demonstrate that our…

State troopers from The Georgia State Patrol Post 36 in Douglas investigated 45 traffic crashes during the month of July. Sergeant First Class Harding said the traffic crashes resulted in 35 injuries and 3 fatalities. Sergeant First Class Harding said troopers from Post #36 also issued 572 traffic citations during the month. This total includes 32 arrests for Driving Under the Influence, 161 citations for speeding, 139 seatbelt violations, 36 child restraint violations, and 40 distracted driving violations. Troopers issued 683 warnings for the month. Sergeant First Class Harding reminds motorists that school is back in…

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense a test kit that includes a nasal swab, like other at-home tests, and instructions on collecting the specimen. Once the specimen is collected, it is safely packaged back into the kit and placed in the kiosk. The specimens are picked up daily and sent to an accredited lab for PCR testing. …

In accordance with the State of Georgia’s Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997, the City of Douglas has established five Enterprise Zones in the city to encourage revitalization and investment in the areas. Property owners, who apply for the incentive program and successfully achieve and maintain the criteria set by the program, may qualify for abatement of municipal ad valorem (property) taxes for a ten year period on business, commercial, and residential properties within the established Enterprise Zone geographic areas. “We want to stimulate growth in these areas of Douglas that have seen distress or a decline in…

Parker White has received the BEE Award for the first quarter of 2022. Five caregivers nominated Parker, recognizing the consistent hard work and care he puts into his work. His fellow caregivers described him as dedicated, eager, helpful, polite, hardworking, happy, and positive. We are proud to have Parker on our team and excited to honor him with this very-deserved recognition. Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to honor staff members who are recognized by patients, families, and co-workers for their outstanding work in assisting in caring for patients and visitors. When it comes to quality patient care,…

The Coffee Alliance for the Arts is pleased to present its annual Fine Arts Scholarship to Coffee High School Class of 2022 senior Cailey Martinez, daughter of Alejandro and Shawna Martinez of Douglas. Cailey served for two years as a drum major for the CHS Marching Band as well as playing the oboe and English horn during concert band season. She was honored to be selected for the District VIII Honor Band, South Region Honor Band, and the All-State Band. In addition, she was a member of the CHS Show Choir during her time at CHS. She was selected for the…

Children need healthy meals to learn. Coffee County School System offers healthy meals every school day at no charge to your child(ren). The system’s food service receives support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The following schools in the Coffee County School System will be providing meals at no charge to children: Ambrose Elementary, Broxton Elementary, Coffee County Education Academy, Coffee High School, Coffee Middle School, Eastside Elementary, George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, Indian Creek Elementary, Nicholls, Elementary, Satilla Elementary, West Green Elementary, Westside Elementary, and Wiregrass Regional College and…

The GBI Region 4 Douglas Office secured an arrest warrant for Angela Whittle Evans, age 47 of Ambrose, Georgia. Evans was arrested on one count of Felony Theft by Taking. Preliminary information indicates that Evans was working at American Truck Parts in Douglas, Coffee County, Ga. as the Office Manager. The company conducted an audit, and it was determined that funds were missing. According to the arrest warrant, the amount of missing money totaled $215,000. Evans was arrested and transported to the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center where she was processed into the jail. . This…