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During a recent theme study about Living Creatures, the Pre-K students at Eastside Elementary learned about the needs of living creatures. The highlight of the theme study was learning about insects. Many books about various insects in our world were read as well as different activities exploring insects were implemented into the science domain. As one of the culminating activities the students enjoyed making the traditional “Ants on a Log” for their afternoon snack. A tally graph was created to see if more children like or disliked the insect treat. It was concluded more children like the special treat they…

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Main Laboratory, Douglas, Georgia based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of CAP’s Accreditation Programs. The facility’s laboratory medical director, Gerson Paull, MD, was advised of this achievement and congratulated by CAP for the excellent services being provided at CRMC. The laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. “CAP laboratory accreditation is recognition of our laboratory’s competence in all of the services we provide. I am very proud of our staff, not only for the…

The South Georgia BBQ and Outdoor Festival will be held at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport on Hwy. 441 South in Douglas, September 7, 2018 from 1-10 p.m. and September 8, 2018 9 a.m.-5 p.m. To offset some event expenses, organizers are seeking sponsorships from businesses and community partners. “We are looking for sponsors who want to help grow this festival for Douglas-Coffee County and our region,” says Georgia Henderson, Community Development Director. “It takes a great community effort to be able to grow this event each year as well as attract a large attendance. As in the past with…

Sports effected will be 2019 Baseball, Softball, Football/Cheer and Soccer Douglas Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department has been notified by the Georgia Recreation & Parks Association (GRPA) that a new age control date for 2019 Baseball, Softball, Football/Cheerleading, and Soccer youth sports will be effective beginning with basketball registration which begins September 17, 2018. GRPA is the governing body for most recreation level sports programs in Georgia and DCCPRD follows the guidelines set forth by the GRPA for Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation sports programs. A recent rule change made by GRPA will establish a universal age control date…

Marcia Pace Lindstrom, the Great Niece of Mr. John Marshall Ashley, visited the Ashley Slater House (Douglas Visitor Information Center), on Friday, April 13, 2018 to see the home her Great Uncle built for his wife, Ada Clements Ashley. While visiting, the family also visited several other places of interests in Douglas including the Ashley mausoleum at the Douglas Cemetery and Heritage Station Museum. Another historic place of interest the family visited is the Ashley-Manning-Pace Cemetery, which is located in Jeff Davis County. “We were thrilled to host the descendants of Mr. Ashley,” says Georgia Henderson, Community Development Director. “It…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority have selected John A. Henry, an experienced economic development professional, as the new president and chief executive officer of the two organizations. Stuart Smith, president of the EDA, and Donny Bradshaw, chair of the chamber, made the announcement this week. “John is bringing a wealth of economic development knowledge to the table,” according to Smith. “The EDA board, with support of the chamber, has vetted candidates extensively over the past several weeks. This is a great move for our organizations and John in terms of opportunities for success.” Henry most…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces operational hours for summer semester 2018. Beginning May 21 until July 26 all Wiregrass campuses will be open on Monday through Thursday and closed on Friday. Most Wiregrass offices will operate on a Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. schedule with the campuses open until evening classes completed. Summer Semester classes begin May 14 and Summer Express classes begin May 29, please visit wiregrass.edu for more information.

Summer is fast approaching and do you need something for your child to do? Don’t miss your opportunity to sign up for Summer Camps offered by Douglas-Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 4– 6 p.m. at the Recreation Department. DCCPRD has fun and active camps to offer children this summer as well as golf team, tennis team and swim lessons. “We are proud to offer our citizens and their children a variety of camps for summer,” says Stevie Young, Recreation Director. “Keeping a child active over the summer is important and we offer programs…

Plans are underway for Douglas and Coffee County to form a teen court to help deter teens with minor offenses from committing more damaging offenses and have a second chance to better themselves while participating in a Teen Court program. Douglas officials have met with the other Teen Court representatives from around the state and have formed Douglas’ Teen Court in a similar structure based on programs that have been successful. Volunteers are also being sought to help fill some of the duties related to the Teen Court process and assistance with the mentoring program for defendants. Applications must be…

Douglas Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach. “We are thrilled to honor this year’s 829 nationally accredited Main Street America programs for their commitment to preservation-based economic development and the revitalization of their commercial districts,” says Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the…