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Emory Healthcare (EHC) and Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Douglas, Georgia, have strengthened their relationship by advancing CRMC as a quality collaborative member hospital in the Emory Healthcare Affiliate Network (EHAN). The organizations will also develop new clinical programs at CRMC with Emory’s consultation and support, starting with a new bariatric program. Through the EHAN, Emory extends coordinated access to its highly specialized hospitals and ambulatory clinics. EHAN also offers educational opportunities to affiliate staff and providers and advances care capabilities in the affiliates’ communities through program development. Additionally, CRMC’s quality programming and educational training will be aligned…

Kristian Kirkland, Public Health Nurse with the Coffee County Health Department, was one of five students awarded a scholarship from Share Health Southeast Georgia. The scholarships awarded were offered to traditional and nontraditional students within the region who are pursuing degrees in healthcare. Since 2016, Share Health Southeast Georgia has been able to support 21 healthcare students in their educational pursuits in 11 southeast Georgia counties. New to the Southeast Health District, Kristian has quickly learned what public health truly entails. When asked why he was drawn to a career in public health, Kristian shared that he was drawn…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Wild Adventures are partnering to provide an apprenticeship opportunity for Wild Adventures employees receiving training through Wiregrass’ Economic Development. The apprenticeship program is a method of training individuals in a trade using a combination of on-the-job skills development and classroom/lab related instruction. John Hall, Chris Longstreet, and Micheal Torres are part of the custom-designed maintenance technician apprenticeship program at Wiregrass and Wild Adventures is providing positions as Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. This custom program was possible thanks to an American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) Grant that allows technical colleges like Wiregrass to train workers in field. …

The Coffee County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. The Coffee County Adult Education program is located at 706 West Baker Highway in Douglas, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Evening classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. GED classes are now offered online, to learn more call 229-468-2263 or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.

Giving back to the communities we call home is a core value for Tidal Wave Auto Spa. Our 12th Annual Charity Day will be held Friday, September 18, 2020. Tidal Wave Auto Spa of Douglas is partnering with Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County (CCAGCC) is a non-profit organization that provides financial, emotional, and spiritual support to the families of children diagnosed with cancer. Each location donates proceeds from all sales made that day to a local charity or non-profit group as well as, Annandale located in Suwanee, GA. Annandale Village is an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated solely…

The MedAssistantEDU.org website has recognized Wiregrass Tech’s Medical Assistant Associate of Science Degree as the top degree program in Georgia and among the top in the nation. The site refers to these top college programs as “Editor’s Choice: The Very Best Medical Assistant Associate, Certificate, and Diploma Programs of 2020-21.” The college rankings were determined by having high-caliber instructors with lots of experience, track record for strong student outcomes, and job readiness and high employment rates among graduates according to their website. Wiregrass’ Degree program was recognized for having an outstanding record of student success including a five-year job…

The Coffee County Memory Project and the Coffee County Historical Society announce a virtual museum exhibition – emergingVOICES of Coffee County, 50th Anniversary. You can find it on this website: https://www.emergingvoicesofcoffeecounty50thanniversary.com/ . This exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the integration of the schools of Coffee County, Georgia. Since 2016 scores of teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and students from all the county’s schools offered their stories of the events of 50 years ago. Their voices express diverse points of view reflecting contrasting accounts of the same incidents. While hearing these emergingVOICES tell their stories, exhibit participants gain a new understanding of…

Mr. Timothy Curtis Gray, age 55 of Nicholls, GA, passed away Monday evening, September 7, 2020, at Coffee Regional Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Gray was born June 30, 1965 to Shirley Knottingham Gray and the late Claude Gray. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister Noreen Martin. Mr. Gray, a native of Charleston, SC, was a lineman for Bell South. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: His wife: Vera Ellen Coleman Gray of Nicholls, GA Daughter: Amber Marie Gray of Buford, SC Step-son: James Wetherill of Ft. Pierce, FL Mother:…

Mr. Ronnie Mack Batten, age 69 of Ambrose, passed away Friday morning, September 11, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Batten was born March 12, 1951 to Sue Weeks Batten Bordeaux and the late Ben Batten Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Angela Anderson Batten. Mr. Batten, a native of Coffee County, was the former owner/operator of Batten Tractor and Equipment. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Douglas but had attended Westwood Baptist Church for several years. Survivors include: His wife: Wanda Shook…

Mrs. Angela Amador Trejo, age 68, of Axson, Ga., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Son: Fernando Amador of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Elizabeth Rodriguez of Pearson, Ga. Brothers: Rigoberto Amador Amardo Amador Saul Amador Ramero Callejas Sister: Genoveva Amador Four grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Ms. Trejo will be held, Monday, September 7, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Douglas, Ga., with Father Paul O’Connell officiating. Interment will…