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Georgia Chamber president visits CRMC Coffee Regional Medical Center welcomed Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, for his presentation of the “New Georgia Economy” to Coffee County’s CEO Roundtable and community business leaders on Monday, May 20, 2019. Mr. Clark spoke on the future of Georgia’s economy and how workforce demand and development will need to continually shift to meet the needs of an economy that is ever-changing with the digital information revolution. The presentation enlightened participants on the future of not only Georgia’s workforce, but also the global workforce. Additionally, Mr. Clark stressed that…

Adams awarded GFB Scholarship for Agriculture Dawson Adams of Douglas is one of 12 recipients of the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau Scholarships for Agriculture for graduating high school seniors. Adams is one of five students to receive a $3,000 scholarship. The other seven students are receiving $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships recognize and assist deserving and outstanding students pursuing college degrees in agriculture or an ag-related degree at a college in the University System of Georgia, Berry College or Emmanuel College. Adams, the son of Ron and Sheila Adams, graduated from Coffee County High School (CCHS) and plans to attend Abraham…

Premium Waters, Inc. Donates Funds to Local Charities For the third year, Premium Waters Owner, Cy Chesterman, and Douglas employees raised and donated funds to Coffee County Charities. The Douglas plant was proud to share donations from Cy Chesterman, Premium Waters Owner, and local employees with two Coffee County charities. Our employee committee members chose Called to Care and the Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County to receive donated funds. The Premium Waters team donated more than $11,000.00. Gentry Colson of Called to Care shared her thoughts on the donation saying, “Called to Care provides opportunities for the community…

Wiregrass announces recent GED graduates The Adult Education Program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is excited to announce the following students who have recently completed their GED. Congratulations to the following students for completing their GED: Michael Benton, Kendra Branch, Laura Bustos, Bradley Cushing, Keagan Griffis, Evan Parker, and Destiny Trammell Since earning her GED, Natairi Kirkland has enrolled in the Early Childhood program on the Coffee Campus at Wiregrass. 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…

When the dust had settled and all was said and done on the Albany State University-West Campus on Friday, May 10, 2019, the South Georgia State College (SGSC) Hawks baseball team walked away with the title of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XVII Division I region runner-up. SGSC is a member school of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) and the NJCAA, both with the mission to promote and foster the education and development of college students, especially junior college students, through intercollegiate athletic competition. As shown by the social media posts of many of the Hawks…

After three years, the Perimeter Road widening project, which includes a new overpass on the east railroad crossing, is all but over. All lanes are expected to open Tuesday, May 21, according to a press release from the Georgia Department of Transportation. The $32.9 million project to widen and reconstruct SR 135/Douglas perimeter road has improved traffic flow and city officials are eager to see its impact on commercial development. Construction began in May 2016 to widen the route to four lanes from US 441/SR 31 to SR 32. Contractor East Coast Asphalt LLC expects to open all…

Effie Kirkland, age 90, of Alma, passed away Sunday May 19, 2019 at Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Kirkland was born on May 6, 1929 in Bacon County the daughter of the late William “Tub” Tanner and Lula Tanner. Effie worked as a seamstress and was a member of Wilsonville Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Ronda Ingram and husband Bill of Cairo; son, Carroll Music and wife Mary of Douglas; sister, Ethel Fry and husband Russell of Jasper, Fla.; grandchildren, Kathy Dailey of Nicholls and Ronnie Thompson and wife Kim of Cairo; four great grandchildren and several nieces and…

Wiregrass Tech to host career exploration camp Parents may register students for Wiregrass’ Career Exploration Camp happening this June at the Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The camp will be open for upcoming 5th – 8th graders. The Career Exploration Camp will be held June 11 and 13 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost of the camp is $45 and includes all class materials. Each day students will explore a different career field. Tuesday, June 11 is Cosmetology, where students will learn how to perform manicures and pedicures. On Wednesday, June 12 students can choose between…

Douglas Quality Meats celebrates grand opening, ribbon cutting Douglas Quality Meats celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday morning, May 17, with a large gathering of friends, family and community leaders. Thomas Nipper shared with the group that he and his friend, David Ammons, decided to partner in opening the meat market after much prayer. David then told the group that he had grown up in the business under his father’s tutelage, Jerry Ammons, who had been a butcher for 50+ years. David now has 29 years of experience and his son, David Jr., is carrying on the…

SOBU continues to support SGSC Students On Saturday, April 27, members of the Student Organization for Black Unity, known as SOBU, returned to South Georgia State College’s campus for an alumni reunion. This group of attendees were students at the former South Georgia College between the years of 1971-1980. During the day on Saturday, the alumni enjoyed a tour of SGSC’s campus. Many of them had not seen the campus in decades, and were impressed by the residence halls, dining hall, and renovated Engram Hall, which served as their student union while they went to SGC. Saturday evening, the…