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Robert Tift, age 91, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Vista Park. Mr. Tift was born on February 4, 1927, in Albany, Ga. to the late Samuel Tift and Ona Tift. He was the great grandson of Nelson Tift, the founder of Albany, Georgia. Mr. Tift attended Albany public schools and then joined the Army at 17 years old and served two years with 13 months in the Philippines. He attended the University of Georgia where he obtained his B.S. degree in forestry in 1950. He worked for three years for the Georgia Forestry Commission…

Gabriella Grace Spruce, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at CRMC. Gabriella was born on May 2, 2018, in Douglas, Ga. to Daniel Spruce and Ariadene Spruce. Survivors include: mother, Ariadne Spruce of Douglas, GA.; father, Daniel Spruce of Douglas, GA.; aunt, Lauren Rupert; uncle, Chris Rupert; maternal grandparents: Heather and James Peterson of Douglas, GA; maternal grandfather, James Sturges of New Jersey; paternal grandfather, Danny Spruce of Douglas, GA; paternal grandmother, Betty Meeks of Douglas, GA; great-grandparents: Mark & Debbie Meeks of Douglas, Georgia. Graveside Services were held on Saturday May 5, 2018 at 11…

Starting in August, high school students at Coffee High School will have an opportunity to take Mechatronics through Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Dual Enrollment program. Wiregrass’ Mechatronics program is both a pre-engineering program for those who may want to explore a career in engineering as well as pre-industrial systems technology program for continuing at Wiregrass Tech. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of science that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering, and control engineering. Wiregrass Dual Enrollment students will very quickly start working with pneumatics, and robotics. Students in the Dual Enrollment program can…

Congratulations to our Coffee Middle School April Teacher-of-the-Month, Mrs. Adriana Amerson! She teaches science in Cluster 6D.

Commissioner Olivia Pearson was recognized by the Mayor and City Commission at the April 23, 2018, City Commission meeting as an Al Cole 2018 Unsung Hero People of Distinction Award Honoree. She was honored for “working diligently to help protect human rights and individual dignity in her district and in our world.” According to Al Cole of CBS Radio, “Olivia is a Political Force in our Country, who adds Heart & Soul to Public Service!”

Representing a milestone for the CRH brand, the new CRH Cardiology Group Office is now open. The new location further strengthens the cardiology service line at Coffee Regional Medical Center, offering more exam rooms and more comfort for the patients for the expanding cardiology group as well as more office space to accommodate the growing staff. “We are excited to serve our cardiology patients in our new office and invite the community to stop by and see our beautifully renovated facility,” said Vicki Lewis, President & CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center.The new office, formerly Dismuke Dental, is conveniently located…

Upcoming sixth-grade students (current fifth graders) who are interested in joining the middle school band are invited to our MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND SIGNING DAY to be held on Friday, May 11. The event will be hosted in the Coffee Middle School Auditorium and will be from 3- 6 P.M. Students will be able to try out each instrument offered in our beginning band classes and get to pick the instrument they would like to learn and play. A flyer and interest form, for those who can not make it to the Signing Day, will be given to all fifth-grade students…

Survey questions measure how well viewers like a particular TV program, carpenters use a measuring tape to get the perfect size wood for their project and doctors use scales and predetermined guidelines to know if their patient is healthy. So, how would you measure to see if your education is above the standard? That’s a question that Wiregrass Georgia Technical College asked and then began the process of seeking accreditation for eight programs over the past three-years. “I am extremely proud of this accomplishment that almost every part of our college was involved in,” shared Dr. Tina K. Anderson, Wiregrass…

The City of Douglas Fire Department will begin testing hydrants on Monday, May 21, 2018, and will continue through Friday, May 25, 2018. Hydrants will be tested in the NW area of the city of Douglas which includes 441 N toward Broxton to the city limits, Hwy. 32 W. toward Ocilla to the city limits, and everything West of N. Peterson Ave. to 441 South to the city limits. Hydrant testing will start at 9 p.m. each night, when there is minimum traffic, and continue until 4 a.m. each morning. During hydrant testing, the water will be cloudy if so…

Earlier this year, Douglas Parks and Recreation Department purchased skate ramps from Savannah Leisure Services for skateboarding use at Eastside Park. Eastside Park now has several sized ramps for skaters to safely use located on the old tennis courts. The Recreation Department also asks everyone to be mindful of others and not paint graffiti nor vandalize equipment at Eastside Park. Any safety issues of equipment should be reported to the Parks and Recreation Department at 912-384-5978.