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Wiregrass Neuromuscular Massage Therapy graduate Dawn Longieliere is shining light to additional benefits of massage therapy. When one thinks of massage therapy they usually think of a dimly lit and cozy room with soothing music playing in the background. “Massage therapy can also be used as a tool for treating chronic pain, acute pain, as well as anxiety and depression,” shared Dawn. The Wiregrass graduate holds three jobs providing massage therapy including a job at Clinch Memorial Hospital. The hospital is one of the first in our area that is seeking ways to treat patients with a holistic approach. Due to a national surge in opioid…

On April 17, 2021, at 9:00AM, the Coffee County Republican Party will convene precinct (or other political subdivision) caucuses to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Coffee County Republican Party Convention. The county convention will convene at 10:00AM on April 17, 2021, at the same location for electing county party officers and delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Convention and the State Convention. Additionally, the convention will conduct all other business as necessary. Both the precinct caucuses and county convention will be held at Hog n’ Bones at 24 Ameris Drive in Douglas. The county convention will convene at 10:00 AM. …

Aleigha Harrell, PCT, has received Coffee Regional Medical Center’s BEE Award for the 4th quarter of 2020. Aleigha is an outstanding Patient Care Technician in our Intensive Care Unit. She was nominated twice this quarter by two fellow employees who shared that Aleigha works extremely hard and always goes above and beyond caring for patients. They shared that she is a team player and brings joy to the unit. As a testament to her hard work, Aleigh’s co-workers shared that she is always asking, “May I help you?” and “What can I do for you?” Caregivers like Aleigha truly make…

Greta Grantham, a kindergarten teacher at Indian Creek Elementary, has received the first-ever Coffee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers agriculture mini-grant. She will be using the mini-grant to enhance Indian Creek’s “Kinder-Garden.” “In today’s tech-crazed society, it is important that students are given the opportunity to learn about agriculture and where our food comes from” said Grantham. By caring for their current garden, students have not only learned about agriculture and plant life cycles but it has taught them responsibility and patience. The purpose of the mini-grant is to increase agriculture awareness among the youth in…

Kelli Boatright, RN, is CRMC’s DAISY Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2020. Kelli is a Registered Nurse in the COVID Unit at Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and was nominated by a patient’s family member for showing extraordinary care and compassion during a very difficult time. In the nomination, the family stated, “My sister was admitted with COVID-19, and Kelli was her nurse. Kelli was our eyes and ears during the days my sister was there. She called with updates every day and sometimes two or three times a day. The love and compassion she gave us…

On March 17, 2021, the Bacon County Sheriff Office’s Narcotics Unit along with the Jesup-Wayne County Tactical Narcotics Team and the Alma-Bacon County Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on E. 9th St. in the City of Alma. They were assisted by officers with the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office, Alma Police Department, Jesup Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia State Patrol. The search warrant stemmed from a multi-jurisdictional investigation in trafficking of narcotics by suspect Patrick Lee Newson of Alma. Drug agents located approximately 11 ounces of suspected powder cocaine, approximately 6 ounces…

The South Georgia State College Hawks moved into a tie for second place in the GCAA Tuesday night with an 87-79 win over the Southern Crescent Tech Tigers on SGSC’s Douglas Campus. The Hawks (14-3, 8-3) were led by Bryce Brown who finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Jalen King had 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Alex Johnson rounded out the top scorers with 14 points and three rebounds. Nick Jiles broke a school record with a total of 15 assists during the game. The Hawks have five games remaining on their regular season…

Coffee County authorities made multiple drug arrests during the last week, one of which yielded the discovery of over three pounds of methamphetamine and the seizure of over eleven pounds of cocaine. A Coffee County K-9 deputy conducted a traffic stop on March 12 on a vehicle driven by an individual identified as Marisela Nicole Mier. During the roadside investigation, Mier was found to be in possession of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Subsequent to the vehicle stop, the Coffee County Drug Unit, with assistance from the Douglas Police Department Drug Unit and the South Central Drug…

A traffic stop on March 6 resulted in the arrest of one man on methamphetamine and other charges who was also wanted for existing felony warrants. A Coffee County K-9 deputy initiated the stop on March 6 in the area of Magnolia Road and JoAnn Drive for failing to maintain lane of travel. Further investigation revealed the driver, identified as Herman Christian King, was wanted on felony warrants. At the time of the stop, King also had in his possession a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. King was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with possession of…

The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association has named South Georgia State College’s Jalen King as the Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season. King, a 6’5” sophomore from Columbus, Ga., averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in last week’s win over Central Georgia Tech. He also shot 66.6 percent from the field, 50 percent from the three-point line and made 50 percent of his free throws during the game. King is currently third in the GCAA in points per game (16.2) and fifth in rebounds per game (8.6).…