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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Director of Economic Development and Cook Campus, Bill Tillman has earned the certification of Certified Program Planner from Learning Resources Network (LERN). LERN is the world’s largest association in continuing education programs. Tillman participated in a virtual LERN Conference this past fall where he took the certification classes and then sat for the certification exam. The certification training provides the completer with skills in developing quality Continuing Education (CE) opportunities that will be of targeted value to individual and business participants. In turn, better quality CE courses should produce higher participation numbers and more revenue for the college as well as local training opportunities…

By the end of January, City Hall offices will be temporarily re-located for renovations to begin at City Hall. Due to offices moving, City Hall will be closed to the public on Thursday, January 28, 2021 and Friday, January 29, 2021. The following is a list of where each office will be relocated beginning February 1, 2021: Beginning January 21, 2021, the Mayor’s Office, City Manager’s Office and the Human Resource Department will be relocated to the old City of Douglas Gas Department located at 316 E. Bryan Street (next to the Douglas Housing Authority). City Clerk,…

A Coffee County female faces multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in the Green Acres community last week. Coffee County K-9 deputies conducted the stop on Friday, Jan. 15, initially due to equipment violations. The driver, Stefanie Lynn Adams, subsequently consented to a search of the vehicle. As a result of the roadside investigation, deputies discovered a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and the anti-anxiety controlled substance drug Alprazolam. Other drug paraphernalia, including a glass pipe and digital scales, was also located in the vehicle. Adams was arrested at the scene and has been charged with possession of…

Three people were jailed on multiple drug charges in Coffee County recently following a suspected attempt to sneak various illegal substances into the Coffee County Jail. An inmate at the jail, Amber Dorsey, appeared in Coffee County Superior Court on Wednesday, Jan. 13. After pleading guilty to one charge of possession of methamphetamine, Dorsey was placed on probation and scheduled to be released from jail the same day. Dorsey subsequently telephoned a second suspect, Jonathan Medley, requesting Medley to pick her up from the jail upon her release. Medley arrived at the Coffee County Jail later the same…

Mrs. Trudie Nell Thompson Nettles, age 57 of Ambrose, GA, passed away this morning, January 16, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Nettles was born, February 23, 1963 to the late Bill Sharpe Thompson and the late Betty Wanell McCumbers Thompson. Mrs. Nettles, a native of Toombs County, GA, was a popular cosmetologist and had served many in community. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include: Her husband: Wesley “Bo” Nettles of Ambrose, GA Children: Ethan Nettles and wife Brittany of Wray, GA Emmy Nettles of Ambrose, GA Siblings: Calvin Payton…

Ms. Dorothy Rowland McMullins, age 84 of Douglas, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021 at Life Link Center in Fitzgerald, GA following an extended illness. Ms. McMullins was born March 29, 1936 to the late George Rowland and the late Della Mae Whitley Rowland. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill McMullins, siblings Alton Rowland, Helen Burch, Juanita Dowling and Jene Thompson. Ms. McMullins, a native of West Green, GA, was a homemaker. Survivors include: Children: Johnny Lewis of Florida Debbie Lewis of Florida William Carelock and wife Debra, Gina Harrell, Shane…

Larry Boyd Ferguson Sr, age 71, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Ferguson was born on July 10, 1949 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Leon Boyd and Ophelia Aletha Veal Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was owner of a timber business, a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was an Army Ranger with 82nd Airborne, 504th Infantry, A Company/1st Battalion 75th Ranger and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded…

Bishop Levi Jones, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born on July 2, 1936 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Thomas and Rushie Lee Thompson Jones. Bishop Jones was a Church of God Minister and Bishop for over 40 years and was a member of Harvest Time Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae Merrier Jones and a daughter, Connie E. Smith and a brother, Claude Jones. Survivors include daughter,…

Lavada Denise Waldron, age 55, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Waldron was born on January 5, 1966 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter of the late Thomas and Norma Bush Wooten. Mrs. Waldron worked as a supervisor with Diamond Builders and was a member of Refuge Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Wooten and Tommy Wooten. Survivors include her husband, Bryan Waldron of Douglas, GA; daughter, Jennifer Marie Bullard (Shawn) of Guyton, GA; son, William David Coffey…

Jo Ann Palmer, age 72, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Palmer was born on November 11, 1948 in Pompino Beach, Florida the daughter of the late Joe Henry and Pauline Walters Corbitt. Mrs. Palmer was a retired LPN and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Anthony Palmer. Survivors include daughter, Melinda Lohmann (Mark) of Hollywood, FL; son, David Wolfert (Terri) of Ambrose, GA; two grandchildren, Noah Wolfert of Warner Robins, GA and Abigail Wolfert…