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Mrs. Nadine Lankford Lewis, 69 of Pearson, GA. passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She is preceded in death by her Mother; Rita Mae Lankford. She is survived by her Husband; James (Danny) Lewis of Pearson, GA 4 Children; Jennifer Hulbert (Russell) of Pearson, GA. James Timothy Lewis (Stephanie) of Douglas, GA. Henry David Lewis (Sharon) of Pearson, GA. Elizabeth Dawn Josey (Calvin) of Pearson, GA. Harriett Jordan of Douglas, GA. Norma Threatt of Douglas, GA. 8 Grandchildren 18 Great-Grandchildren 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Memorialization is by…

Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) recently celebrated the achievement of Hannah Wilcox, a registered nurse at CMRC, as the recipient of the DAISY Award for the fourth quarter of 2023. Hannah’s dedication to exceptional patient care earned her this recognition, as she consistently goes above and beyond in her role. Hannah’s journey in healthcare began as a CAN/PCT, where her passion for patient care was ignited. She pursued further education, becoming an advanced EMT and using her skills to triage ER patients. Inspired by her experiences, she pursued LPN school and worked diligently in this role for nearly 7 years…

A generous and compassionate gesture from CRMC’s Matthew Monroe, a member of the materials management team, led to The BEE Award for the fourth quarter of 2023. Matthew was nominated by CRMC nurses for his act of kindness. Known for his talent in cutting hair, a skill passed down from his father, Matthew stepped up when nurses sought assistance for a patient in need of a haircut. Despite it being his day off, Matthew graciously offered his time and skills to provide the patient with a much needed haircut free of charge. Caregivers witnessed the gratitude and joy…

Mrs. Joan Murray was Born in Douglas, Georgia on December 5, 1952, Joan Merchant Murray passed away on February 8, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born in Douglas, Georgia, and was 71 years old at the time of her death. Joan lived most of her life in Coffee County. She and Stanley had two daughters together, Sherise Murray Rodreguez and Brooke Murray. Together they opened several convenient stores in the early eighties. Joan finished her work career as a clerical clerk at Wal Mart Distribution center. Joan was full of life and fun. She enjoyed her family,…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills for the Spring Semester. Recipients from the Coffee Campus were awarded a scholarship made possible because of generous college supporters. The scholarships will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. The scholarships were merit-based and applicants had to complete an application and provide letters of support. The recipients are listed with their program of study and the scholarship they were awarded Tyra Johnson, Associate Science in Nursing, Marion Massee III Scholarship; and Katie Rojas, Practical Nursing, Roger…

District 4 county commissioner Johnny Wayne Jowers has announced his intention to seek re-election this year for a fourth term. He released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: “Representing and serving the citizens of Coffee County is one of my greatest passions, and I would like to thank you for allowing me to serve you throughout the years. “Today, I officially announce my intention to seek re-election as your District 4 Coffee County Commissioner. My goal when elected twelve years ago was to improve the future and quality of life for our children and grandchildren. …

Keep Douglas Beautiful has received the prestigious 2023 Governor’s Circle Award for Outstanding Community Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Achievements. The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) presented the award for exemplary performance in litter reduction, waste minimization, and community greening. To qualify for the Governor’s Circle Award, affiliates must be certified and in good standing with Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the national nonprofit that oversees state and local programming. Additionally, the affiliate must be an active member of the KGBF network. Certified KAB affiliates must effect meaningful, positive, and lasting change by directly addressing community needs in litter prevention,…

On Monday, February 5, 2024, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged Lonnie Smith, age 32, of Coffee County, Georgia, with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children. The GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into Smith’s online activity after receiving a Cyber Tipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the possible online possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. This investigation led to a search warrant at Smith’s home and his subsequent arrest. The GBI CEACC unit was aided in the execution…

Peak Wooten McDaniel & Colwell LLP’s Brandon Peak and Chris McDaniel and Mabra Law’s Ronnie Mabra recently settled a disputed liability wrongful death case pre-trial for a record $32.5 million. The case centers on an early-morning tractor-trailer wreck that claimed the life of a young husband, father of four, and U.S. Army veteran. Gwinnett County State Court Judge Ronda S. Colvin presided over the case. Before sunrise on December 7, 2021, Christopher Crump was driving to work in Camilla, Georgia. At the same time, the driver of a tractor-trailer who was leaving a food processing plant failed to…

Ronnie Anderson, 79, of Hahira passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on October 31, 1944, in Douglas, GA, to the late Joe and Robinell Anderson. Ronnie was a veteran of the United States Army, having served one tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Ronnie lived the majority of his life as a resident of Douglas, GA, where he proudly served as City Commissioner of Ward 5 for twenty-seven years. He was also a successful sales associate and business owner who had been retired since 2006. Ronnie…