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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recognized in Coffee County

Michelle Mann
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recognized in Coffee County — Recognizing the importance of elder abuse awareness during a proclamation signing at the Enterprise Senior Center Monday are, from, left, Laura Coggins, Suzette Hatten, Coffee County Commissioner Jimmy Jones, Gabrielle Tarlton, Holly Wood, Coffee County Department of Human Resources Director Amanda Wallace, Marshall Carter, Dawn Martin, Joni Alford, Stephanie Maldanado, Jennifer Green, Coffee County DHR Adult Protective Services/ Resource Development Supervisor Rozalyn Miller, Kelinda Griffin and Christie Roberts.

MICHELLE MANN, DOTHAN EAGLE

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Monday marked the 20th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Senior Citizen Center participants joined Coffee County Department of Human Resources personnel and Coffee County Commissioner Jimmy Jones as he officially proclaimed the day designed to protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

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