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On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Lindan Defour was honored with the Student of Excellence Award by Roxie Tumlin from the South Central GLRS. This prestigious award, presented by the Georgia Department of Education, Division for Special Education Services and Supports, recognizes one outstanding high school senior from each GLRS region school for their exceptional academic and/or extracurricular achievements. Lindan’s recognition reflects not only his hard work and determination but also the unwavering support of his family, teachers, and the CHS staff as evident by the kind words spoken by Kelly Mizell, CHS Referral Coordinator; Kristi Joyner, CHS Entrepreneurial Venture Teacher;…

The next Cancer Support Group Meeting, hosted by Coffee Regional Medical Center, will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the 200 Doctors Building. This month’s session features Hallie Brigmond, PA-C from Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer, LLC, who will lead an informative discussion on skin cancer awareness. Hallie will cover early warning signs, common risk factors, and available treatment options, empowering attendees to make informed decisions about their skin health. “Skin is the body’s largest organ and plays a vital role in protecting us,” said Brigmond. “Understanding how to care for it…

Ammie Charlene Espitia, age 54, of Nicholls, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Espitia was born on November 29, 1970 to the late Mart Wicker and Carrie Hall. Survivors include: her beloved husband; Jose Espitia of Nicholls, GA, one sister; Tammy Ross (Larry) Chestnut of Douglas, GA, one son; Evan Fyffe of Douglas, GA, one daughter; Ashley (Jason) Wilson of Douglas, GA, grandchildren; Andrew Diparma, Hayden Fyffe, R.J. Stewart, Miracle Broadway, Jaxson Fyffe, five brothers; Tim (Pat) Wicker, George (Anita) Wicker, Johnny (Melinda) Wicker, Clinton (Pam) Wicker, Calvin…

The No. 14 University of North Georgia (UNG) baseball team clinched its first Peach Belt Conference Regular-season Championship since 2019 with a resounding 3-0 road win over Georgia College (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Ga. on the final day of the regular season. The win over the Bobcats (28-22, 19-8 Peach Belt) gave the Nighthawks (36-13, 23-4) a share of the PBC crown with Lander, securing their first regular-season title since 2019 and the fourth overall in program history. After a series win over the Bearcats in March, UNG holds the edge in the tiebreaker over Lander and earns the top seed in…

By Stan Popovich Do you ever get stuck in the vicious cycle of worry and fear in your life? As a published author of a managing fear book, I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years. Here is a brief summary of what I did to overcome the cycle of fear and anxiety in my life. 1. I got advice from the professionals: The first thing I did was to talk to various counselors since they know how to conquer fear and anxiety. Whenever I talked to the counselors, I would bring a notebook and take notes so I…

The City of Douglas would like to remind all residents of the importance of following local trash cart regulations to maintain the cleanliness and attractiveness of our neighborhoods. Leaving trash carts at the curb after collection is prohibited and detracts from the positive image of Douglas. “We have noticed many streets where trash carts are left out all week long. We urge all residents to comply with the ordinance and promptly remove these carts from the curbside,” says City Manager Charles Davis. “Effective immediately, Code Enforcement will take action against households that do not adhere to this regulation. Your cooperation…

Corazon, a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh, has granted the annual re-accreditation to the PCI program at Coffee Regional Medical Center. This marks another successful year in CRMC’s ongoing commitment to excellence in cardiac care, a journey CRMC has been dedicated to since 2018. This continuous effort reflects the CRMC team’s unwavering dedication to providing top-tier cardiac care. The team has worked tirelessly to uphold rigorous standards, ensuring every patient receives the best possible treatment. This re-accreditation, year after year, proves that Coffee Regional Medical Center’s PCI program has continued to meet or exceed…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Craig Shannon Shiver, age 54, of 439 Woodpecker Trail, Douglas, for violating the terms of his probation. Shiver, a registered sex offender, was taken into custody Tuesday without incident. Shiver was originally convicted of Sexual Misconduct in the First Degree on November 14, 2013, in Stoddard County, Missouri. He is currently registered in Georgia as a sex offender, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12, which mandates registration and ongoing compliance for individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 42-8-38, which governs the revocation of probation for felony offenders, Shiver…

The Kappa Sigma and Alpha Rho Omega chapters of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at South Georgia State College received multiple awards at Georgia’s Spring Regional Conference and PTK’s Catalyst Conference recently. Both chapters were awarded five-star status by using a plan which organizes requirements into five themed categories or “stars” including Reach, Engage, Network, Lead, and Discover. Requirements are completed during each calendar year (January 1 — December 31). The five-star plan is a way to engage chapters in PTK programs and celebrates its accomplishments. Kappa Sigma’s awards at the regional level included a Distinguished Theme Honors in Action…

Commencement for the Coffee High School and Wiregrass Regional College & Career Academy Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Dan A. Jardine Stadium. The stadium will be opened for seating at 7:00 a.m. The graduates’ procession will begin at approximately 8:15 a.m. At this time, the South HOME gate will be locked and remain locked throughout the ceremony. The commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. • Tickets are not required for stadium entrance. • Handicap seating requires a PINK handicap ticket. Students may request in advance. Seating is available on…