Stay informed and get involved! The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend public meetings or consider joining a volunteer board. Currently, there are two boards that need volunteers, the Library Board and the Farmer’s Market. The City of Douglas is looking for two volunteers for the Library Board. The volunteer should live in the city limits of Douglas. The 2026 Coffee County Board of Trustees meet at 5:00 pm on the second Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at the Douglas-Coffee County Library. Below is the May 2026 schedule for boards and committees. All meetings are open to…
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Seniors at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (WRCCA) are graduating with significant college and career momentum through dual enrollment with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC). The Class of 2026, made up of 72 seniors, earned a combined 1,722 college credit hours and 133 Technical Certificates of Credit while still completing their high school education. Through dual enrollment, students saved an estimated $184,254 in tuition costs, easing the financial burden of postsecondary education. “These outcomes demonstrate what is possible when students are given access, support, and high expectations,” said DeAnnia Clements. “Our partnership with WRCCA is helping students accelerate their…
Nicole Marie Smith, age 44, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. She was born on January 26, 1982 the daughter of the late Richard Allen Edens, Sr. and Cynthia Herbert. Her survivors include mother, Cynthia Herbert of Douglas, GA; two sons, Wyatt Nelson of Douglas, GA and Gavin Nelson of Douglas, GA; one niece, Danica Edens of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren, Blair Nelson, Blane Nelson and Bodie McClelland; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Allen Edens, Sr.…
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…
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…