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A 17-year-old high school student returned to school after the Christmas break only to end up taken out of Coffee High School in handcuffs due to an alleged incident that took place over a cell phone before school that morning. According to a report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, January 5, 2024, a complainant called 911 around 7 a.m. and reported that a 17-year-old who lived at the residence had gotten angry because of a cell phone. In the report, the complainant stated that she had taken the teen’s phone a few days before. The…

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is strengthening its connection to communities across the state by naming region managers to lead local operations. Five region managers have been selected to support the agency’s mission of protecting and conserving Georgia’s forest resources. The regions cover all of the state’s 159 counties. Jason Gillis of Douglas will assume the position of Region Manager for Region 3 on January 16, 2023. Region 3 encompasses a number of counties, mostly in the state’s southwest quadrant. They includ Harris, Dooly, Quitman, Tift, Sumter, Baker, and Seminole Counties. Some of the communities in…

Since its inception in 2017, the Georgia Rural Hospital Organization (RHO) tax credit initiative has improved the financial well‐being of rural hospitals and health outcomes throughout the state. Georgia taxpayer contributions have enabled eligible rural hospitals to strengthen their ability to deliver preventative, critical, and emergency medical care. Effective in 2023, legislators increased the program cap from $60 to $75 million, and enthusiasm was evident as Georgia taxpayers had applied for the entire $75 million of available credits by mid‐ November. Through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program (HEART), Georgia taxpayers have contributed an impressive $367 million to eligible…

Low Country Cancer Care, a community oncology practice that is part of American Oncology Network (AON) (Nasdaq: AONC), has partnered with Bacon County Hospital and Health System to open its new clinic in Alma. The clinic is currently providing patient care one day a week on Wednesdays and is located at 207 South Wayne Street, on the Bacon County Hospital campus. “It is our honor to open a clinic in Alma so that we can provide more convenient access to quality cancer care and services to patients in this area,” said Asit Jha, MD, Board-certified medical oncologist at…

Colony Bank’s recent $400,000 contribution to ten rural hospitals across Georgia through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program will help amplify healthcare funding and promote community well-being. The Georgia HEART program aims to support rural hospitals by increasing their funding and ability to provide healthcare to patients in Georgia. “We’re grateful to be able to participate in the Georgia HEART program. It provides a wonderful opportunity to reinvest in the communities where many of our team members and customers reside. With this contribution, we’re able to give back to the participating hospitals in our markets and ultimately contribute to…

The GBI has arrested and charged Mako Jones, Jr., age 19, of Baxley, Georgia, with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Jones turned himself in to the Appling County Jail on January 4, 2024. On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the Baxley Police Department asked the GBI investigate. The investigation shows that Jones shot Mike Sims, age 31, of Baxley, GA, multiple times while they were near Hopps Street. Sims and Jones were both involved in a dice game at the time of the shooting. Jones was eventually taken to a hospital…

Coastal Hospice of Hazlehurst is looking for a registered nurse to join its staff of compassionate caregivers. We serve South Georgia. Please follow the link below to apply to work with Coastal Hospice of Hazlehurst — a great team. https://remarkable-magnolia-coastal-sm.prismhr-hire.com/job/739147/coastal-hospice-hazlehurst-registered-nurse-ft?fbclid=IwAR308Bx-0jsmDFteIptEUora_IcL1mbckAsZbtEcWeyrsSrw3hDFpjXNBOY

The City of Douglas will hold 12 open house dates in 2024 for the public to view renovations of Barracks #5 located at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. The building, Barracks #5, is a part of the historic World War II Army-Air Force Flight Training Air Base and was utilized as housing for the cadets that trained at the Air Base before transferring to other bases to advance their flight training. According to the WWII Flight Training Museum, “The Air Base was originally a part of South Georgia College’s pilot training program. The 63rd Army Air Forces Contract…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President DeAnnia Clements announced the naming of the nursing wing on the Coffee Campus as the Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Nursing Wing at a dedication ceremony. The naming of the wing was made possible thanks to a $300,000 donation to the college payable over the next four years to the Wiregrass Tech Foundation North by CRMC. The pledge supports costs for the new Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) that started Fall Semester 2023. “We applaud WGTC for its commitment to helping prepare registered nurses for our region. Coffee Regional is proud…

The Coffee County Historical Society and the work of the Coffee County Memory Project were featured in the Georgia Association of Museums’ Winter Newsletter. The article, reprinted below, outlines the work of this award-winning project, and the upcoming seminars, which are free to the general public and hosted by the Satilla Regional Library in Douglas. These programs will feature key moments in the history of Coffee High School as told by people who made that history! Mark your calendars for some riveting local history: Saturday, January 27, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm “Teachers Telling Stories Out of…