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Clyde Harper, age 84, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center due to COVID-19. Mr. Harper was born on August 19, 1936 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late Jesse James and Sarah Hutto Harper. Mr. Harper retired from Fleetwood Homes as a project manager and was a member of Broxton Church of God where he was the clerk of the church for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Faye Harper. Survivors include his wife, Tara…

According to the NursingProcess.org site the Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named the number one program in the state of Georgia. The college is ranked among other technical colleges and four-year colleges and universities. The ranking was based on the students’ National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) pass rates. According to the Nursing Process.org site “Mainly, we have captured four broad areas, such as academic quality, NCLEX-RN exam performance, affordability, and the overall reputation of a school.” The rankings and methodology can be found on this link https://www.nursingprocess.org/nursing-schools/georgia/#best-registered-nursing-programs. Dr. Darlene Ridley, RN,…

Hurst & Hurst is proud to be a sponsor of the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program for the past seven years. REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program. This program has provided academically promising students the academic, social and financial support needed to graduate from high school and attend college. They will be selecting five REACH Scholars from Coffee County for the 2020-2021 school year. The Georgia Student Finance Commission will award a $10,000 college scholarship to REACH Scholars upon their high school graduation, as long as the REACH Scholar meets the REACH Georgia eligibility criteria and completes…

On September 15, 2020 at approximately 4:45 p.m., David Wayne Giddens was apprehended in Room 222 at the Fountain Inn for a probation violation. Drug Unit detectives were informed that Giddens had a fourth amendment wavier and searched his person. They located a clear plastic bag with suspected methamphetamine and a clear plastic bag with suspected marijuana. All evidence was collected and secured. Giddens was transported to the Coffee County Jail for processing. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and probation violation. Giddens’s bond was denied and he is currently…

Becky Adams Goodman, aged 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Becky was born in May of 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida. After graduating from high school she moved to Chicago, Illinois where she worked first for Prudential Financial, and later as a flight attendant with United Airlines. After moving to Douglas, Becky worked for many years at Coffee County Bank before becoming an accountant for Fleetwood Enterprises, working at the Springhill Plant in Pearson and then at the Westfield Plant in Douglas. Becky was preceded in death by parents Julian and Mary, infant…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to honor staff members who have been recognized by patients, families or co-workers for their outstanding work to assist in the care of our patients and guests. When it comes to quality patient care, it truly takes teamwork, 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 honorees for both the first quarter and second quarter 2020. The BEE Award recipients for the first quarter, 2020, are EMS Team, Mr. Mike Revels,…

The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) held their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Topics for the September meeting included Parks and Recreation updates, discussion for a slogan contest for the city, Childhood Cancer Awareness, and recognition of September’s outstand community youth. The first order of business on the agenda was to hear Parks and Recreation updates from Parks and Recreation Athletic Coordinator, Landy Gomez. Landy spoke to the group about the upcoming building projects, the Miracle Field, and new swimming pool. Gomez also talked about pre-season preparations for ensuring a safe Basketball season for youth participants. …

Lydia Mae Flanagan, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Vista Park. Mrs. Flanagan was born on September 10, 1936 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Roy Clinton and Ruth Teston Taylor. Mrs. Flanagan was retired from Joseph Campbells Soup Company as a line worker and was a member of Congregational Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Moore and two brothers, Billy Moore and Ronnie Moore. Survivors include two daughters, Sandy Chaney (James) of Nicholls, GA and Lisa…

Grover Lamar Bryant, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bryant was born on July 17, 1956 in Bacon County, Georgia the son of the late Emory Lee and Vassie Mae Williams Bryant. Mr. Bryant was owner/operator of Bryant Paint and Wallcovering and was a member of Harvest Time Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Bryant and a sister, Elizabeth Whitaker. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Bryant of Douglas, GA; three children, Cullin Lamar Bryant (Crystal)…

The Coffee County Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Junior Board is proud to announce their September 2020 Ag Spotlight Student of the Month Jane Ashley Rowell. Jane Ashley is a sophomore at Citizens Christian Academy where she is currently serving as the FFA Chapter Vice President. In 2018, CCA’s inaugural FFA year, Jane Ashley served as Junior Chapter Vice President and competed in the Land Judging Career Development Event (CDE) and received a Gold Emblem. Throughout 2018-2019 she competed in Tree Identification, Compass/Pacing, Timber Stand Improvement and Board-Foot Volume CDEs and received Silver Emblems. She has also competed…