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American businessman and author Robert Kiyosaki has been credited with saying, “Sight is what you see with your eyes, vision is what you see with your mind.” This quote connects with the story of Wiregrass graduate James Vu. James is the Optical Manager at Southern Eye Center in Valdosta and is a graduate of the Opticianry program at Wiregrass Tech. He graduated with a diploma in 2014 and recently with an Associate’s Degree from Wiregrass. James’ job not only allows him to help others with proper eyewear to see, but also helps current Wiregrass students with their career vision. …

Georgia Power has donated $10,000 to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to support the College’s Mechatronics, a pre-engineering program. Georgia Power made this outstanding donation to the program that is offered as a Degree, Diploma, and Certificates. Students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment program are also able to take this program while in high school and earn college credit for free. Georgia Power’s partnership with the Wiregrass Mechatronics program is an investment in the future of workforce development in South Georgia. Joshua Whittington is the college’s Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and serves as the Mechatronics Program Instructor and had this to…

Students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College learned recently that their hard work is paying off. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and supporters of the college, ten students were awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. Those receiving scholarships for Spring Semester were: Don Brewer, Renasant Bank Scholarship (Business Management – Valdosta Campus); Lydell Jackson, Kevin Acree Memorial Scholarship, (Culinary Arts – Valdosta Campus); Andrea Jacobsen, Farmers & Merchants Bank Scholarship, (Design and Media Production Technology – Valdosta Campus); Devin Schultz, Carrolyn Zeigler Scholarship, (Networking Specialist – Valdosta Campus);…

The Georgia Department of Transportation Aviation Services conducted a Georgia Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study in 2019 and recently released a video entitled Georgia Airports Mean Business. Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport is featured as one of the 103 local airports, which contribute $73.7 billion in annual economic benefit to the state and support 450,500 jobs with a total annual payroll estimated at $20 billion. Douglas airport has come a long way since starting as an aviation school in 1928. Douglas Municipal Airport has a total economic impact of $11,053,000. The study shows the airport saw 10,804 visitors, supported 102…

Created in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, the DAISY Foundation honors nurses internationally. Mr. Barnes’s family was positively impacted by the nurses who skillfully and compassionately cared for Patrick during his eight-week hospitalization for a critical illness. Unfortunately, Mr. Barnes did not survive his illness; however, the nursing care he received when hospitalized profoundly touched his family. The Barnes family wanted a way to honor Patrick and chose to recognize nurses everywhere for their dedication. The DAISY Foundation has been utilized by over 4,500 healthcare facilities and nursing schools in the U.S. and worldwide. Anyone may…

Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to honor staff members who have been recognized by our patients, patient family members, or coworkers for their outstanding work to assist in our patients’ and visitors’ care. When it comes to quality patient care, it truly takes a team, and The BEE Award recognizes the extraordinary work of non-nursing staff. This award complements the DAISY Award, which recognizes outstanding service and care by our nursing staff. Recently, CRMC recognized our honoree for 3rd Quarter 2020, Nicole Smith of our Food and Nutrition Services Department! She was nominated by a coworker,…

Margie Dean Grady Moore was born July 28, 1958 in Coffee County to the late Charles and Rosa B. Grady. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Margie was employed with Campbell’s Soup Company for many years. She was later employed at Pilgrim’s Pride. Her loving, nurturing, and generous spirit touched everyone that knew her. Margie was the life of the party and welcomed everyone with open arms. In the summer of 1987, Margie married the love of her life on August 15. On January 24, 2021 Margie’s earthly journey transitioned to a heavenly one when God, in…

Randal Grady was born the only child of Robert and Margie Moore on June 2, 1972 in Douglas, Georgia. Randal graduated from Coffee High School. He started his career at the Campbell’s Soup Company and later worked for Pilgrim’s Pride, retiring many years of serving as a machine operator. Randal enjoyed going to the racetrack and traveling. When he was home, he loved his big screen TV where he can watch his “Family Feud”, “Young and the Restless”, and especially football. Randal also loved his church and fellowship with his church family. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at…

Mrs. Teodora Delgado Escamilla, age 71 of Pearson, passed away, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. Survivors include: Husband: Juanantonio DeLeon of Pearson, Ga. Sons: Juan Carlos DeLeon and wife, Laura of Mercedes, Tx. Jose DeLeon and wife, Erica Panse of Hahira, Ga. Luis Antonio DeLeon and wife, Beatriz of Pearson, Ga. Jorge DeLeon and wife, Judi of Pearson, Ga. Anastacio DeLeon and wife, Araceli of Pearson, Ga. Daughters: Maria Isabel DeLeon and husband, Pascual Mata of Mercedes, Tx. Sandra DeLeon and husband, Ismael Garcia of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Margarito Escamilla…

Mr. Walter B. Gadberry, Jr. age 78 of Willacoochee, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following a brief illness. A native of Kieser, Arkansas, Mr. Gadberry was born, November 11, 1942, son of Mr. Walter B. Gadberry, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Moss. Coming from Polk County, Florida, he made his home, for the last 22 years, in Willacoochee, where he was a self-employed truck driver. Mr. Gadberry was preceded in death, along with his parents, by his son, Christopher Gadberry and his daughter, Lisa Gadberry. Survivors include: Wife: Phyllis Gadberry…