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Tristan Gillis is the 2017 recipient of the Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Auxiliary Pink Ladies Scholarship winner. She is a practical nursing (LPN) student at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and is set to graduate December 2017. Gillis realized she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others when she encountered wonderful and caring nurses during her grandmother’s illness. It was the compassion and professionalism these nurses displayed that inspired and encouraged her to go to college for nursing. “My grandmother’s nurses were the kind of nurses I strive to be and to be able to give what…

By Kevin Tatum Shotgun Benefit Tournament Some members of the senior 4-H shotgun team competed in the 15th Annual Champions of Hope Benefit Tournament at Green Lakes Hunting Club in Ocilla on April 22, 2017. The benefit shoot is hosted to by Ruth’s Cottage and the Patticake House each year. Barron Thomas and Huntington Smith each busted 94 out of 100 targets. It was a great day of practice for all the shooters. The 4-H shotgun team is comprised of senior and junior team will compete in the 4-H State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Competition coming up on May…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is hosting a fun and educational camp this summer. The Coffee Campus will be hosting a Cosmo Camp for Kids, June 6 – 8. The Cosmetology Department is hosting the camp for students in grades second to eighth. Students will perform manicures, pedicures, and more. They will get to create nail art while learning proper sanitation measures. The camp will be held on the Coffee Campus from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Registration is $40 which includes materials, snacks, t-shirt and pizza party. For students interested in welding, the campus is offering a camp for grades fifth…

Three candidates have qualified to run for the Ward 1 city commission seat left vacant by the passing of Johnnie Lee Roper on March 20 of this year. Those individuals are former commissioner Richard Hutchinson, Edwin Taylor, and Cheryl Cunningham. The election will take place on Tuesday, June 20. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Central Square Complex, 200 S. Madison Avenue. Citizens who are not sure which city ward they are registered to vote in should contact the Elections Office at 912-384-7018. Qualifying for the Special Election was held on Monday, April 24 –…

Coffee County sheriff’s authorities made a quick arrest and recovered numerous stolen items in a burglary incident reported Sunday. Just after 6 a.m. on May 7, deputies responded to a residence on Greenfield Circle in reference to a burglary. The victim stated that someone had broken into his home and stolen a number of items some time between 2 p.m. the previous day and 6 a.m. the day of the report. A detective from the Coffee County Criminal Investigations Division was notified and responded to the location. An investigation at the scene determined that entry had been gained through the…

Two Wiregrass employees were recently honored for their dedication, hard work and leadership skills by the faculty and staff of the college. Wiregrass employees annually nominate a staff member and a supervisor for their exemplary performance on the job. The nominations are narrowed down by a committee and the finalists are interviewed by a panel of judges to decide who will be honored. Roxanne Gay, Institutional Effectiveness Specialist, was awarded the sixth annual James A. Bridges Vanguard Award for the staff member of the year. Roxanne is described by her peers devoted and dedicated employee who works hard and efficiently. …

A 32-year-old Coffee County man was jailed over the weekend after causing approximately $15,000 in damage to the home of his ex-girlfriend during an incident last week. Deputies responded to a residence on Jowers Road on Wednesday, May 3, in reference to criminal damage to property. The complainant stated the offender, identified as Bryan Wade Strickland III of West Green, had been at the home earlier that day to get some personal belongings. While there, Strickland began throwing picture frames and other objects inside the residence, broke a glass table, and punched a hole in a wall and mirror frame.…

Thanks to all who volunteered to help with Blitz Day 2017: Coffee County 4-H, CHS Drama Department, George Blampied, summer staff, and all City of Douglas employees. Also we would like to thank all our venders and business who helped share their information to our city and town. There are a lot of things going on in our town for all ages. If it were not for all of you there would not be any Blitz Information Fair. If for one reason or another your family was unable to attend our program information fair there is still time to register…

Ambrose students had a great time at the annual Ambrose Elementary parade. All the teachers and students did a wonderful job on their parade floats. Thanks to our community and parents for coming to watch our students enjoy end of the year events.

Jerome Danner There are times when someone may lose after giving their best in a competition. Many of them usually will concede that they had their own faults and will explain their failings or talk about what they could have done better. If you had taken any time to listen to Clinton during aninterview at the Women for Women International, then you would have seenthe total opposite. She was willing to say that she tookresponsibilityand was aware of the challenges, but you did not seem to want to go in depth with the problems that might have also played a…