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Kevin Elrod, Chamber Board Chairman and John Henry, CEO of Economic Development Authority/Chamber, announce the selection of Emily Vickers Courson as the new executive director of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Elrod shared, “We are fortunate to have Ms. Courson as part of the Chamber team. As a native Coffee Countian, one of Emily’s outstanding traits is her sincere love for the Douglas-Coffee County community.” Her experience in counseling, education, marketing and most recently, serving as tourism director, provides a strong foundation for working with the public and leading the work of the chamber. She has been…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Wound Center of Excellence award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national wound care quality benchmarks. “Healthcare professionals have been tasked with maintaining quality through patient outcomes despite a daunting global pandemic,” said Dr. Thomas Wehmann. “This achievement reaffirms the quality of care that CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic staff provides our patients every day.” RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award, distinguishes centers that have demonstrated exceptional success by meeting or exceeding clinical and…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Wound Center of Excellence award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national wound care quality benchmarks over a set period of time. “Healthcare professionals have been tasked with maintaining quality through patient outcomes despite a daunting global pandemic,” said Dr. Thomas Wehmann. “This achievement reaffirms the quality of care that CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic staff provides its patients every day.” RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award, distinguishes centers that have demonstrated exceptional success…

On Sunday, October 17, 2021, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a death investigation. On Sunday, October 17, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Hwy. 158, Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia, in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found Joshua Lee Williams, 35, of Lacanto, FL, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. As a result of investigative acts conducted by Agents and Coffee County Investigators, it was determined that Williams had an altercation with Nicholas Vickers, 33,…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Coastal Georgia Violent Gang Task Force met with several agencies last Thursday and Friday to recognize members of certain agencies for their participation and assistance in one of the largest and most successful gang cases in the Southern District of Georgia and the United States in recent years. Dubbed Operation Sandy Bottom, this case alone indicted 48 members of a drug trafficking organization that was based out of Coffee County, Douglas, Georgia. The Oak Park Community, which is referred to as the “Sand Ridge” was ground zero for this drug trafficking organization that reached…

The Coffee County Drug Unit announces the following recent drug-related arrests: Sept. 27 – A concerned citizen contacted law enforcement about a suspicious vehicle in a local neighborhood. Coffee County deputies responded, along with the Coffee County Drug Unit, to investigate further. As a result of the investigation, the driver, identified as Hal Donald Griffin, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Sept. 27 – The Coffee County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a local residence. As a result of the search, Farrah Carter was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance.…

The college is hosting Free Application Week on all campuses November 1 – 5, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday. The campuses are closed on Friday, but applicants may still apply online and save money that day. Any new student who applies during the week of November 1 will have their application fee waived. Spring classes begin January 10, 2022 Wiregrass continues to look at expanding online offerings for students. Effective for Spring Semester, students can enroll in the Social Media Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit. This program centers on efforts to create and distribute content…

The Coffee Lady Trojans advanced to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in the last six seasons with a doubleheader sweep over Mundy’s Mill 12-0 and 17-2 last week. Freshman Erin Robinson in her first playoff start no-hit the Tigers striking out 10 along the way. Senior Emmy Elisis had a couple hits including a long homer to set the tone for Coffee. Hannah Capps, Emily Robinson, Kaci Thacker, and Erin Robinson all added a hit in the first game win. “Erin really pitched well by attacking the strike zone and only walked one hitter,” stated head…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Melisha Maria Osborne Jordan, age 40, of Nicholls who passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services with burial in Homerville. Mrs. Jordan was the daughter of Keith & Brenda Osborne and was born in Waycross, Ga. Mrs. Jordan was a homemaker and a member of the Covenant Church. Survivors include: Husband: John Jordan of Douglas; Children: Cameron Cash, Matthew Cash, Janetta Crews, Tyler Manning, Alexie Hall all of Douglas; Sisters…

Mrs. Patricia Francis Floyd Roe, age 80 of Axson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a brief illness. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Travis Roe and wife, Prencess of Waycross, Ga. Patrick Roe and wife, Martha of Ocilla, Ga. Jody McRay Roe and wife, Ann of Waycross, Ga. 2 Daughters: Brenda Paulk of Willacoochee, Ga. Mary Vazquez of Axson, Ga. Companion: Larry Sutton of Axson,…