Author: Staff Reports

Kendrick Mizell, the suspect in the Feb. 28, 2021, slaying of Antravious Johnson, 22, in Douglas, has been arrested in Ware County, according to the Douglas Police Department. The DPD made a post on its Facebook page stating that Mizell, who had been identified as a suspect almost immediately following Johnson’s death, was arrested without incident in Ware County with the assistance of the Ware County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities believe that Mizell shot Johnson multiple times on the afternoon of Feb. 28 at the 900 block of South Gaskin Avenue.

Mr. Jerome Johnson was born on February 10, 1956, to the late Lawrence “Bud” Merritt and the late Fannie “Georgia Mae” Johnson-Merritt in Coffee County, Georgia. He attended school in Broxton, Georgia. Mr. Johnson was employed by Shann Peanut for several years until he transitioned to his heavenly home. On Sunday February 28, 2021 our community was saddened when the dedicated and the life of the party Jerome “Rome” Johnson’s life came to an end at his home. He is preceded in death by his only older sister Evelyn Johnson-Hollis; grandparents: Ruby Mazyk and Missionary Bernestine Fields Williams; two…

Kendrick Mizell, 27, has been identified as the suspect in the Feb. 28, 2021, slaying of Antravious Johnson, 22. Johnson was shot multiple times on the 900 block of South Gaskin Avenue. Mizell should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached, according to the Douglas Police Department. If anyone has any information on Mizell’s whereabouts, please call 911, the Douglas Police Department’s Anonymous Tip Line at 912-260-3600, or you may message the DPD on Facebook.

A fatal shooting took place on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the George Washington Carver Shopping Center. According to a post on the Douglas Police Department’s Facebook page, Antravious Z. Johnson, 22, of Douglas, was shot and killed at the above location. Police are actively investigating the incident but thus far have not made any arrests. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator Brittany O’Steen at bosteen@cityofdouglas.com, message the police department on Facebook, or call the TIPS line at 912-260-3600.

A fatal shooting took place on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the George Washington Carver Shopping Center. According to a post on the Douglas Police Department’s Facebook page, Antravious Z. Johnson, 22, of Douglas, was shot and killed at the above location. Police are actively investigating the incident but thus far have not made any arrests. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator Brittany O’Steen at bosteen@cityofdouglas.com, message the police department on Facebook, or call the TIPS line at 912-260-3600.

A fatal shooting took place on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the George Washington Carver Shopping Center. According to a post on the Douglas Police Department’s Facebook page, Antravious Z. Johnson, 22, of Douglas, was shot and killed at the above location. Police are actively investigating the incident but thus far have not made any arrests. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator Brittany O’Steen at bosteen@cityofdouglas.com, message the police department on Facebook, or call the TIPS line at 912-260-3600.

The Douglas Dairy Queen, a historic landmark in Douglas and one of the most recognizable businesses in Coffee County, is under new ownership. Restauranteur Sonny Lyon and his family have purchased the Dairy Queen from the Adams family, who have owned and operated the restaurant for nearly 60 years. Lyon Management released the following statement regarding the sale: “Sonny Lyon and family would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Adams family for allowing us the opportunity to continue the legacy of the Douglas Dairy Queen. The Adams family have built this iconic brand to be…

Operation Sandy Bottom defendants continued to roll into federal court last week at the United States District Court of the Southern District of Georgia in Waycross. The following defendants made their initial appearance in front of a federal magistrate judge for formal arraignments on their charges pertaining to their suspected criminal roles in this investigation. Some defendants were incarcerated at the time the investigation began and allegedly played a significant role as they served time. Others found themselves in custody on unrelated charges after their alleged conspiracy conduct and others were arrested during the investigation from incidents stemming from…

James Sirmans, a 1991 graduate of Coffee County Schools and former principal of the Coffee County School System for 11 years (serving as principal of both Coffee Middle and Coffee County Alternative School) has been named the new Executive Director of Human Resource and CTAE for the Ben Hill County School System in Fitzgerald for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Sirmans left the Coffee County School System in 2015 and became employed with the federal government at Fort Stewart serving as Assistant Director of Job Challenge Academy (College and Career Academy) for At-Risk Students. He was employed in 2016…

South Georgia State College was the recipient of a 2020 Community Partner of the Year award during the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce’s 94th Annual Event and Awards Program virtually on Thursday evening, February 4, 2021. The event celebrated the community by recognizing deserving individuals and businesses who consistently give of their time and talent, For the Love of Coffee. SGSC president Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers accepted the award on behalf of the College and expressed her gratitude for being a member and partner of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber. “We are especially thankful during this challenging year for our partnership,” she…