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Dorothy Ann Thomas, age 60, of Louisville, Georgia passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Thomas was born on July 28, 1961 in Princeton, New Jersey the daughter of Muriel MacGlashen Pollock and the late Stephen Pollock. Mrs. Thomas worked with the Columbia County Board of Education and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mykaela Monge. Survivors include husband, Sammy Tyrone Thomas of Louisville, GA; son, Wesley Thomas (Melody) of Harlem, GA; daughter, Tasha Aguirre (Fredy) of Martinez, GA; sister,…

Penney Gail Minchew, age 44, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Minchew was born on February 1, 1977 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter of Glynn & Mattie Gail Vickers Stevens. Penney worked with Williams Institutional Foods in the accounts payable department for 24 years and was a member of Northside Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include husband, Jason Minchew of Douglas, GA; son, Dillon Minchew of Douglas, GA; parents, Glynn & Mattie Gail Stevens of Douglas, GA; sister, Denise Mathews (Randal) of Douglas, GA; in-laws, Donald & Darline Minchew of…

Karen Hernandez, age 55, of Willacoochee, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Mrs. Hernandez was born on October 19, 1965 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Hiram Hilliard, Jr. and Susie Mae Meeks. Mrs. Hernandez worked as a store clerk at a convenience store and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include son, Robbie Lee Joseph Hilliard (Teresa) of Willacoochee, GA; 2 daughters, Anna Alvarado (Joe) of Willacoochee, GA and Rosa Johnson of Douglas, GA; brother, Jimmy Newburn of Brunswick, GA; 6 grandchildren, Joanna Alvarado, Brooklyn Hilliard, Kyli Hall, Cahlani Johnson, Joe Alvarado…

Jacqueline Junette “Pig” Smith, age 55, of Omega, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center, Tifton, Georgia. Mrs. Smith was born on June 18, 1966 in Decatur County, Georgia the daughter of the late Thomas Burke and Laura Alday Hemphill Vasquez. Mrs. Smith worked at Pilgrams Pride/Golden Poultry and was of the Holiness Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Virginia Story and a brother, Daniel Burke. Survivors include daughter, Treecil Peacock of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Terry Smith, Jr. (Michele) of Florida and, Brandon…

Regenia Fales, age 85, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Fales was born on April 7, 1936 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late, Lonnie Lee Hutchinson (mother) & step-father, Leon Stith. Mrs. Fales retired from Kraft Foods and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles Gregory Fales. Survivors include sister, Evelyn Bryce of Douglas, GA; 4 grandchildren, Patrick Fales of Laurel, Delaware, Katrinna Cendrowski of Salisbury, NC, Sabrina Westberry of Glasgow, VA and, Chrissy Fales…

The Lady Trojans brought their offense to the yard last week in a couple region games scoring 15 and 24 runs on the road in Jesup and Warner Robins. Coffee knocked off last season’s region champ Tuesday in Wayne County by a score of 15-5. The Lady Trojans pounded out 12 hits including 2 long homers by senior Emmy Elisis. Elisis drove in 6 runs with a total of 3 hits in the game. Jenna Graham, Hannah Capps, Kaci Thacker, and Erin Robinson added 2 hits apiece, all of them doubles for the winners. Senior Emily Robinson added 1 hit…

Coffee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) received four awards for its volunteer programs at the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) 10th District annual meeting, held Aug. 31 in Waycross. Derek Pridgen is the CCFB president. The CCFB Promotion & Education Committee, chaired by Spencer Highsmith, received the 10th District Outstanding Promotion & Education Award. Among its activities, the committee produced a video promoting Ag Week and created a mini-grant to help elementary school teachers continue or create agriculture-focused classroom projects. Committee members visited 12 classes, gave presentations on ag topics and presented teachers with supplies to help them teach farm-themed lessons.…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the 3rd annual “Mind Your Mammars” free Clinical Breast Exam Event. In an effort to promote breast health in our community and reach those individuals who are uninsured and who have not had annual breast exams, this clinic will offer a no-cost clinical breast exam by a licensed practitioner. This event is held each October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The free clinical breast exams will be held at CRH Oncology Group in Douglas on Tuesday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 26, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Appointments are available…

Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) announces the significant accomplishment of achieving ISO 9001 certification, an International Quality Compliance program. CRMC also successfully completed reaccreditation by DNV as a full-service acute care hospital. By earning the DNV accreditation, CRMC demonstrated meeting or exceeding the patient quality and safety standards in the Conditions of Participation set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CRMC selected DNV as its accreditation organization several years ago because DNV is the only accreditation organization that also surveys to ISO standards. “The DNV program is consistent with our long-standing commitment to quality…

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale recently wrapped up a three-episode series in Coffee County sponsored by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority. During this series, Mayor Matt visited Broxton, Ambrose and Nicholls to meet with local officials and residents to learn all about small town living in Coffee County. Small Town Podcast is an audio project designed to shine the spotlight on small towns that are often overshadowed in the media by the excitement and activity of bigger cities. When small towns do get attention, it is often for something…