1+ week, 2+ day ago   (211+ words) Lanier County News SGMC Health is proud to recognize nurse intern Jonathan Weber as this month’s recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award The award celebrates non-nursing team members who make a lasting difference through exceptional service, compassion,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (255+ words) SGMC Health has named members of its Blood Bank team as Health System Heroes, recognizing their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to ensuring lifesaving blood products are available for patients facing traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, surgeries, and other critical situations. The…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (520+ words) Ashley Spearing is no stranger to challenges. This spring, the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) nursing student completed her associate degree while undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. Now, she is already working toward her next goal. “I’ve started the bachelor’s…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (210+ words) Established in 2022, the award honors physicians who demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Dr. Sanders was selected from approximately 70 nominations submitted by patients and SGMC Health team members. Over the past nine months, Dr. Sanders received six…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (121+ words) Lanier County News University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 7,300 students worldwide in the spring 2026 term Corey Beck of Lakeland (31635) Gillian Metzger-Hollis of Adel (31620) University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (211+ words) Lanier County News The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) announced today that the Martha K Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) obtained accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) The 70-bed secure facility in Clayton County underwent nationally recognized…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (262+ words) Chris Keegan – Senior Assistant Attorney General and Section Chief of the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Chris Keegan joined the Attorney General’s Office as Assistant Attorney General and Assistant Section Chief of the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit in 2023. In this role,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (345+ words) Lanier County News South Georgia State College (SGSC) made a $67.8 million impact on the regional economy and was responsible for more than 603 jobs locally during fiscal year 2025 “South Georgia State College’s impact reaches far beyond our campuses,â…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (740+ words) A total of 385 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Summer 2026 Academic Recognition Lists, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Sara Selby. 20 students earned a spot on the President’s List,…...