Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is expanding its professional development offerings with the launch of its new SHRM Certification Prep+ course. Registration is now open for the 12-week online program, which begins August 25. Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the course is designed to help human resources professionals prepare for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification exams while enhancing the practical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace. Delivered entirely online, the course offers a flexible learning experience for working professionals. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction designed…
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The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded approximately $20,000 in scholarships to 20 students during the Summer 2026 semester to help them complete their education and develop the workforce skills needed for successful careers. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors, businesses, and community partners. The scholarships were awarded through the Foundation’s Foundation North and Foundation South boards, which provide philanthropic support for students throughout the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College service area. Together, the two boards work with generous donors, businesses, and community partners to help remove financial barriers and expand educational opportunities for students. The Summer…
The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend public meetings or consider joining a volunteer board. Below is the August 2026 schedule for boards and committees. All meetings are open to the public, and public participation is always welcome. Meeting Schedule: WWII Flight Training Base Committee, August 10, 9 A.M., Airport Terminal, 440 Elton D. Brooks Blvd. City Commission Work Session & Meeting, August 10 & 24, 6 PM, City Hall, 302 S. Madison Avenue. Keep Douglas Beautiful Meeting, August 11, 9 AM, City Hall, 302 S. Madison Avenue. Land Bank Authority, August 13, 2 PM, City Hall, 302 S.…
A 34-year-old was jailed on multiple charges after he arrested for being at a convenience store he had been banned from. During the arrest, he allegedly attempted to hurt himself and was so belligerent toward EMS that they refused to treat him. An incident report from the police department states that around 12:30 a.m. on July 23, 2026, an officer saw Kendall Basil Taylor Jr., 34, at the Circle K South location. The officer knew that Taylor had been trespassed from that store and wasn’t supposed to be there. Another officer stated that Taylor had been seen at the store…
By Van Yandell Genesis 2:7 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” The average human body contains thirty trillion cells. Blood cells, bones, skin, organs and many other body parts, from toenails to hair, are made up of cells. The average cell contains over one-hundred trillion atoms. An atom is the smallest part of an element that can exist and retain its identity. An atom has a nucleus in which there are protons (positively charged particles) and neutrons, neutral particles. Genesis 2:1…
Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay, any variety, until Oct. 30 for its 35th Annual GFB Quality Hay Contest. Hay entered in the contest will be tested at a University of Georgia lab using the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) Test, which provides an analysis of the nutritional value of the hay. Winners will be determined by the RFQ analysis. Winners will be announced at the GFB convention in December. Prizes will be presented to the top five producers. The first-place winner will receive the free use of a Vermeer wheel rake for one year, courtesy…
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected seven members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its directions and finances. One of the incoming members of the AHA Board of Trustees is Vicki Lewis, president and CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center. Lewis has served as the president and CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) since 2014. Under her leadership, CRMC has experienced numerous national and state-level recognitions for safety, quality, and innovation.…
The Adult Education department of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Taylor Stone of Coffee County, a Wiregrass Adult Education graduate, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 GED Scholarship Award from GED Testing Service, a national recognition honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, perseverance, and achievement in earning their GED credential. As part of this honor, Taylor was recognized at the GED Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was one of five awardees invited to participate in the awards program and share her educational journey with conference attendees from across the…
James Kench Hilliard, age 69, of Nicholls, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1956, the son of the late Johnny Woodrow Hilliard and Mrs. Jessie Mae Chaney. His survivors include: one son, Johnny (Crystal) Hilliard; three grandchildren: Rebecca Mae Hilliard, Jessie Kench (Tristin) Hilliard, and James Kench Hilliard; one great-grandchild, Anna Shae Hilliard; and one brother, Wayne (Bonnie) Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Woodrow Hilliard; his mother, Jessie Mae Chaney; his brother, Bobby Chaney; and two sisters, Penny Hilliard and Maggie Hilliard. The family will receive friends…
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division has announced a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States, the product of robust federal-state partnerships with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The charges encompass 17 cases spanning the seven states. These recent cases involve over $350 million in intended losses and include cases involving SNAP benefits, Small Business Administration loans, housing benefits, and tax fraud. From July 4 alone, federal prosecutors charged cases reaching over $90 million loss and implicating 12 named defendants. The Division separately announced the formation of federal-state anti-fraud task…