Author: Staff Reports

Ware County sheriff’s officials and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are searching for a 31-year-old man they say is a person of interest in a murder that occurred last weekend. The body of 28-year-old Adam Noel was found inside a residence he shared with an individual identified as Zeb Hall Murray off Sawdust Trail in Waycross Saturday afternoon. Ware County officials stated the victim apparently died as a result of blunt force trauma. Murray is described as a white male, approximately 5’9″, 160 lbs., with brown hair. He is possibly driving a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, license plate number PBN 4253.…

Alma police reported Friday the arrest of one man after authorities discovered a significant amount of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, weapons, and other drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested 22-year-old Sabron Mosby of Alma Thursday evening at 104 Mullis Drive following a brief investigation. Authorities say officers discovered one pound of suspected marijuana (contained within 25 separate packages), 15 packages of suspected crystal methamphetamine, 11 packages of suspected cocaine, several sets of digital scales, a ‘bong,’ a Taurus .40 caliber handgun (laser-equipped), and a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber revolver during the investigation.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with local authorities, is investigating the deaths of a Coffee County couple found dead in their home Friday. Officials discovered the bodies of Donald and Linda Morris after receiving a call to check on the two at a house on Trellis Dr., which is located in an area off Cross Rd. north of Douglas. Authorities have released little information regarding the investigation, including casuses of death, but the bodies of the couple have been taken to the GBI’s medical examiner’s office for autopsies. Anyone with information that could assist authorities in this case is…

Douglas police released video footage Tuesday of a recent robbery at Clyde’s Market on the Willacoochee Hwy. and are hoping the suspect’s image, mannerisms and voice will lead them to the perpetrator. Officers responded to the robbery on June 26, where it was reported an individual entered the store wearing a dark hooded jacket, blue jeans, and black gloves. The individual had his face covered with a black mask or cloth. The store clerk told authorities he observed the shape of what he believed to be a gun in the individual’s hand inside his pocket. The suspect demanded money from…

Alma police reported Monday night the remaining suspect in a murder that took place earlier this month has been arrested and is now in custody. Just after 9 a.m. Monday morning, June 27, 21-year-old Keitric McCaskey was arrested by the Jesup Police Department after officers conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy 84 S. and located McCaskey in the vehicle. McCaskey is one of three suspects charged with the murder of 30-year-old Tony Overstreet, Jr., all of whom are currently incarcerated. The Alma Police Department acknowledged its appreciation to all of the agencies which assisted APD and the Georgia Bureau…

Douglas police are investigating two store robberies that occurred within hours of each other Sunday. The first incident occurred at Aden’s Minit Market on Highway 158 E., a business apparently popular among local criminals given the number of robberies and thefts that have taken place there over the last several years. According to witnnesses, the offender accosted a store clerk in the parking lot when the employee was leaving to make a bank deposit. He fled the scene and was described as a black male wearing a white t-shirt. Later Sunday night. Clyde’s Market on the Willachoochee Hwy. was also…

The Douglas – Coffee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for one of Douglas’ newest enterprises, Property Hunters of South Georgia, Thursday afternoon. According to their website, “Property Hunters of South Georgia is a family owned real estate company serving all of South Georgia. Linda Sprouse and her nephew Shawn Knight are very much alike in how they feel about running the company together and taking care of their clients. At Property Hunters of South Georgia every customer is treated with their needs and goals in mind.” Property Hunters of South Georgia is located…

Officials with the Alma Police Dept. and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continue to search for murder suspect Keitric McCaskey, who remains at large after being charged following a shooting that occurred last weekend. 21-year-old McCaskey has been charged with one count of felony murder, one count of armed robbery, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in the shooting death of 30-year-old Tony Overstreet, Jr. Authorities say McCaskey should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information pertaining to McCaskey’s whereabout is asked to contact the Alma Police Department at (912) 632-8751…

Douglas’ newest business, Astro Exterminating Services, Inc., celebrated its grand opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Astro Exterminating is located at 901 N. Madison Ave.

Douglas was ranked this week in another national report, but this time the news was good. Douglas placed 76th in the country for teachers to live and work on list compiled by goodcall.com, which ranked over 900 U.S. metro areas and surrounding cities on job and lifestyle opportunities they provide for K-12 teachers. According to goodcall.com representatives, Douglas was ranked as a great place for teachers because of strong teacher salaries, great local school ratings, and a healthy job market. “We set out to identify which parts of the U.S. are particularly teacher-friendly so that new teachers entering the field…