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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…

Mr. Bobby Hall, Jr., age 77 of Valdosta, Ga., formerly of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Monday, September 1, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta following a brief illness. Survivors include: Wife: Sandra Evans Hall of Valdosta, Ga. Sons: Benny Hall and wife Sharon of Pearson, Ga. Brent Evans and wife Marie of Valdosta, Ga. Daughters: Teresa Walker and husband Glenn of Pearson, Ga. Haley Hall of Valdosta, Ga. Tracy Bracewell and Rick Parker of Lake Park, Ga. Dana Hall of Ocilla, Ga. Brother:…

Mr. Truman James Wood, age 81 of Douglas, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020, at Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in Tifton following an extended illness. Mr. Wood was born February 3, 1939 to the late Thomas Russell Wood and the late Ola Smith Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Adams Wood; sons James Anthony Wood and Keith Wood; siblings Thelma Mancil, Theottis Wood and Troy Wood. Mr. Wood, a native of Coffee County, had been employed at PCC in the Maintenance Department for many years. He was a member…

221 North Productions is proud to announce the release of their short documentary, “Landing on the Numbers.” The portrait documentary is about Lloyd Carver, a business entrepreneur and pilot in Snellville, GA, and how he’s advanced through life with prosperity and defeat. He tells stories of how he got started and where him and his wife are at today. The short documentary is produced by local filmmaker Bryce Carver during his time at the University of West Georgia, where he recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Bryce is locally known for producing his first short film, “The Trying,” with…