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By: Andrew L. Lawrence The assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, PA, this past Saturday should serve as a wake-up call about the dangerous impact of reckless political rhetoric. For the past eight years, the Democratic Party has painted Trump as the ultimate villain, going as far as comparing him to Hitler on more than one occasion. But recently, they’ve ramped up their scare tactics, preaching to voters that a Trump re-election would spell “the end of democracy.” Unfortunately, this non-stop fear mongering has created a climate where extreme actions seem justifiable to some. From the start of his…

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Griffin of Nicholls, GA are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ruby Laine Griffin to Alvin James ‘AJ’ Ricketson, son of Alvin and Marjorie Ricketson of Douglas, GA. Ruby Laine is the maternal granddaughter of the late Ralph and Dale Tanner of Axson, GA. She is the paternal granddaughter of the late Jesse Richard “Dick” Griffin of Douglas, GA and Janice Sentell Griffin of Nicholls, GA. Ruby Laine is a 2020 Graduate of Coffee High School. She is currently a senior at South Georgia State College in Douglas, GA. She will…

The Coffee County School System is pleased to announce that Scott Grove has been named the new Head Baseball Coach at Coffee High School. Coach Grove will bring an impressive history of experience and success into the Trojan baseball program, having established himself as one of the top baseball coaches in the state of Florida following his professional baseball career. Coach Grove was drafted by the Atlanta Braves out of Douglas County (Colorado) High School in 1987 and picked up by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1991 in the Major League Rule 5 Draft. Shoulder surgery in 1994 led to…

Coffee native Emilee Herrington has joined the UGA Extension/4-H – Coffee County Office for the summer. Herrington began serving as the Agriculture and Natural Resources intern beginning May 13. She is from Ambrose and is a rising senior attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Her major is Crop and Soil Sciences, and she looks forward to putting what she has already learned into action during her internship. This summer, she has been assisting with farm calls, 4-H program activities, and much more. The Coffee Extension staff is incredibly proud to welcome Emilee. For any questions about UGA Extension in Coffee County,…

By: Andrew L. Lawrence President Biden’s performance at Thursday’s debate has thrust the Democratic Party into a state of disarray, raising significant concerns among voters and political analysts alike regarding his mental acuity. As the nation contemplates the implications of re-electing an octogenarian leader, we’ve all been left asking: Should Jill Biden encourage her husband to step aside? The 90-minute matchup against former President Trump revealed a side of President Biden that many had hoped was merely a product of opposition rhetoric. His lapses in memory, verbal stumbles, and moments of apparent confusion painted a picture that even his staunchest supporters…

The Georgia HEART 2023 Annual Report reveals how, through the Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit program, concerned Georgia citizens have helped enhance the financial stability, operational capacities, and health care outcomes of rural hospitals throughout the state. During the seven years of its existence, the Georgia HEART Hospital Program has generated an impressive $358 million in support of eligible rural hospitals, including the highest-ever total of $72.4 million in 2023. The participating rural hospitals have used these critical funds to expand and upgrade services, as well as to acquire vital medical equipment such as X-ray detectors, MRI machines, 3D mammogram equipment, and…

A Georgia man with multiple bank robbery convictions has been sentenced to federal prison for the second time. David Wayne Stanley, 59, of Cochran, Ga., was sentenced to 160 months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Robbery, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Chief Judge R. Stan Baker ordered Stanley to pay $6,677 in restitution and to serve three years of supervised release upon completion of is prison term. Stanley also must serve 12 additional months in prison, consecutive to his new sentence, after Chief Judge Baker revoked Stanley’s supervised…

The Douglas Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Christmas Parade Theme Contest. The Chamber is inviting all Coffee County kids ages 12 and under to put on their thinking caps and come up with a theme for this year’s 60th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. The lucky winner will not only get the thrill of seeing their theme come to life during the parade but will also have the incredible opportunity to ride with Santa in his sleigh. As if that isn’t enough, thanks to the fantastic folks at Vyve Broadband, the winner will also…

South Georgia State College’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program has been recognized as the fifth best nursing program in the state of Georgia for 2024 by RNCareers.org. This prestigious ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) first-time pass rates, program accreditation, the number of students taking the exam, and other critical metrics. The School of Nursing at South Georgia State College is dedicated to providing high-quality education with a focus on individual attention. This commitment is supported by a rich clinical learning environment, which includes state-of-the-art simulation labs where students engage in…

City of Douglas Ward 6 Commissioner Steve Bailey received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah on June 24, 2024. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, provides a nationally recognized series of training opportunities for city officials. “This is a significant milestone,” said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson. “We congratulate Commissioner Steve Bailey and his dedication to professional development is an inspiration and a testament to the valuable resources…