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Mrs. Tina Michelle Moon Ireland, 43 of Coffee County, passed away Friday June 5, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of Larry Moon and Shirley Jean Franks. Mrs. Ireland is survived by her husband, Tommy Ireland of Douglas; daughters Brittany Long of Pope, MS and Kristen Dine of Douglas; son Christopher Darby of Pope, MS; granddaughters Conleigh Long of Pope, MS and Kahlela Dine of Douglas, GA; step-father Harold Alred of Batesville, MS; step-sons Zach White of Florida, Christopher White of Florida, Justin White of Florida; and several nieces, nephews and…

Mrs. Teresa Alba Vest, 65 of Pearson, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 at UF Health Jacksonville with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of late Charles Warnecke and Andrea Warnecke. Mrs. Vest is survived by her husband, James V. Vest of Pearson; her sons Tommy Vest of Jacksonville, FL and Ernie Vest of Jacksonville, FL; daughter Amanda Dunaway of Dorado, Puerto Rico; granddaughters Rowan Dunaway of Dorado, PR, Heather Vest of Pearson, GA, Jessica Vest of Pearson, GA, and Jazmine Vest of Pearson, GA; great-granddaughter Madison Vest of Pearson; brother George Warnecke of Oregon; sister…

Mrs. Linda Faye Bowen Spivey, age 68 of Nicholls, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2020, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Spivey was born July 18, 1951 to the late Cleo Bowen and the late Nellie Guthrie Bowen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lessie May Bowen and a brother, Jimmy Carroll Bowen. Mrs. Spivey, a native of Atkinson County, had been employed with Dollar General as a clerk. She loved all sorts of animals. She raised cats, dogs, chickens, pigeons and pigs. Survivors include: Her husband, Ronnie…

Mrs. Hazel Dianne Thompson Griffin, age 71 of Broxton, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Griffin was born March 22, 1949 to the late James A. Thompson and the late Laverne Rentz Thompson. Mrs. Griffin, a native of Atkinson County, had been a pre-school teacher at College Avenue Baptist Church for a number of years. She was also an active member of College Avenue Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ for many years. She also taught Sunday School, Girls Auxiliary and Vacation Bible School. Survivors…

A total of 794 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Spring 2020 Academic Honors List, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Robert Page. 235 students earned a spot on the President’s List, 244 on the Dean’s List, and 315 on the Academic Honors List. Students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of study with a grade point average of 4.0 are placed on the President’s List for the semester. Students with a semester average of 3.5 to 3.9 on 12 or more semester hours of…

During the week of June 15-19 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be hosting a Virtual Free Application Week. During this time those applying for Fall Semester can apply online and have their application fee waived. Fall Semester classes begin August 18. “There’s never been a better time to apply for college,” shared Angela Hobby, Vice President of Enrollment Management. “We have additional funds to assist those who have lost their jobs during our nation’s pandemic and many of our programs are considered essential to keeping the economy going creating a demand for trained employees. Through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act…

The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals (GACCH) President and CEO, Mr. Monty Veazey, recently encouraged citizens to consider the Georgia HEART program to support rural hospitals in their hour of need. The GACH is dedicated to furthering the ability of community hospitals to fulfill their primary mission of serving their communities. To this end, the Alliance is a resource to members and a leader in advocating for sound health care policies and regulations. Coffee Regional Medical Center is a member of GACH. The Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) hospital tax credit program benefits hospitals by allowing…

As Americans continue efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic staff remain on the front lines, preventing unnecessary amputations and further complications from non-healing wounds. June is Wound Healing Awareness Month; a time to recognize the efforts of our superhero wound care staff and remember that wound care is essential. Wound Healing Awareness Month, or WHAM, is a month-long celebration that takes place in June and focuses on common wound types and the benefits of treatment in an outpatient wound healing facility. CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic treats all wounds. The…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator How about a “Peach Crumble” recipe this week? The ingredients needed include: 3 large sheets of graham crackers, 1 tablespoon of soft margarine, 2 teaspoons of sugar, a 15 ounce can of peaches (light syrup, can be slices or chunks), and 1 ½ cups of low-fat vanilla yogurt. Begin by placing the graham crackers in a zip top plastic bag or between two pieces of foil and crumble, using the unopened can of peaches as a rolling pin. Next melt the margarine in a skillet. Add the graham cracker crumbles and sugar to the…

Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), has awarded more than $2,000 in tourism product development grant funding to the City of Douglas to restore the old Southern Railway caboose at Heritage Station Museum. Upon recommendations from the Tourism Team, the caboose will be renovated to focus on Douglas’ train history and provide train enthusiasts a reason to visit Douglas. “New tourism product is what drives visitation to Douglas and tourism resource team grants help to get these projects off the ground,” said Georgia Henderson, Community Development Director. “We are thrilled to receive this…