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The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $1 million to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as a part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has expanded skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states. The Wiregrass Foundation North will use this grant to build a 53-foot construction trailer and hire an instructor to provide educational training in a variety of residential and commercial trades to graduating high school seniors, adult learners, and individuals enrolled…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location of Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center’s Douglas office. This joyous event marked the latest chapter in the center’s long-standing commitment to the community, as they opened the doors to their beautifully renovated facility at 110 Bowens Mill Road. Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, a pillar in the field with 22 locations across Georgia, has been a proud part of the Douglas community for over 25 years. The center’s journey in Douglas began on Westside Drive, then moved to West…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing (LPN) students received their nursing pins in a recent pinning ceremony on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. The nursing pins not only signify hard work and dedication but are also a physical symbol of their transition into nursing. The pinning ceremony is more than a nursing tradition, it is a symbol of the nursing students’ hard work and dedication toward their coursework and clinicals. Not only does it mark the completion of student coursework, but this ceremony honors nursing graduates who will work in a career where they will have to be selfless for the good of others.…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our workforce with a fresh wave of talent and energy. Although this may lead to a temporary rise in unemployment, their contributions are the driving force behind our businesses’ success and the engine propelling our economy forward. From startups to major corporations, Georgia’s on the right track toward creating more jobs and building a stronger, more prosperous future for all…

Around 9:30 a.m. on July 9, 2024, officers responded to a shots fired call at Georgian Woods Apartments. When they arrived, however, they found out it was a false alarm. According to a report from the Douglas Police Department, officers arrived on the scene and didn’t notice anything out of the way. A maintenance crew told police that they were remodeling an apartment. Just before they got there, an individual identified as Markease Robinson, 32, ran out of the apartment yelling that someone was shooting at him. The workers said that no one was supposed to be in the apartment.…

The World War II Flight Training Museum, Douglas Air Base Preservation & Development Committee, and the City of Douglas invite the public to attend a significant groundbreaking ceremony at the 63rd Army Air Force Contract Pilot School (Primary) a.k.a. Douglas’ World War II Air Base on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at 1 Airport Circle. The ceremony aims to pay a special tribute to the cadets of the World War II era who underwent primary flight training in Douglas, as well as to Major Charles J. Loring, Jr., a distinguished former cadet and a valorous recipient of the Medal of…

Louisiana powerhouse vocalist Marc Broussard brings his “bayou soul” to The Martin Centre on Saturday, July 27, as part of his Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour. The tour celebrates the anniversary of his breakthrough album, Carencro, with Broussard performing songs from the album along with beloved fan favorites from his S.O.S. Series. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. Released in 2004 on Island Records, Carencro marked Broussard’s major label debut and breakthrough album. It featured the Top-40 centerpiece hit “Home,” which catapulted him into the international spotlight. The album has proven to be among Broussard’s most beloved and enduring collections. Carencro pays tribute to Broussard’s hometown of…

Parks and Recreation Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, July 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the City Pool, located at 807 W. Bryan Street. Volunteer coaches, participants, parents, and sponsors are invited to the free festivities at Davis Wade Park. “Parks and Recreation Month is July, and our recreation department wants to say THANK YOU to all involved with recreation and special programs throughout the year and especially our players who worked hard this past year,” says Parks and Recreation Director Stevie Young. “This appreciation day is a way to show everyone that we value all…

A four-member team from Coffee County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. “Rural communities and their citizens are integral to Georgia’s economy, culture, and future,” said Darrell Moore, director of VSU’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact. “Through the RDI, VSU is working to build capacity that encourages the growth and development of rural communities without sacrificing their distinctive rural character.” To prepare for the RDI, Coffee County’s participating economic development, city, county, and community…

By: Andrew Logan Lawrence I’ll admit, as someone who doesn’t belong to the Democratic Party, I still find myself deeply concerned by the recent trend of party elites seemingly choosing their nominee and bypassing the will of its voters. It’s a practice that has become more apparent over the last few election cycles, and it raises serious concerns about the party’s democratic process. In 2016, Bernie Sanders captivated millions of young, energized Democratic voters with his progressive vision and grassroots campaign. However, leaked emails later revealed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) favored Hillary Clinton, leading many to believe that…