An Enigma man, who is a convicted sex offender, has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself to children in two Coffee County communities. On August 13, 2020 Ryan Sidney Huff, age 29, of Enigma, GA was arrested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of children and five counts of public indecency stemming from an investigation in reference to multiple allegations of indecent exposure in both the Ambrose and Broxton communities. Victims reported that a male subject was involved in a lewd act with himself in public and exposed himself to…
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A citizen has filed paperwork with the Magistrate Court of Coffee County seeking the arrest of DouglasNow.com editor Robert Preston Jr. and Douglas Mayor Tony Paulk in connection with a series of events that took place on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at the George Washington Carver Shopping Center and Paulk Plaza, located on South Gaskin Avenue in Douglas. Bobby Worthy, founder of Justice League United, has filed for a pre-warrant hearing before the Magistrate Court. He contends that Preston and Mayor Paulk both lied to Douglas police officers about an incident that occurred on July 21 that led the…
On Friday, July 3, Philip and Trea Acorn of Douglas happened upon a couple stranded on U.S. 1 south of Waycross. The couple, Michael and Susie Canon of Waycross, had a suffered a flat tire during a driving rainstorm. The Acorns helped the Canons get back on the road – but only after a significant time investment. The Canons were very appreciative and sent DouglasNow the following account of what happened: Around 2 o’clock on the afternoon of Friday July 3rd, my wife and I where returning to Jacksonville from Waycross on Route 1. All of a sudden, we were…
Ms. Eloise Atkinson was welcomed into heaven by Jesus Christ on June 25, 2020 after her battle with cancer. She was born in Broxton, GA, on July 3, 1944, daughter of the late JW and Louella Cartwright. Eloise graduated from Atkinson County High School. After several years of working with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, she retired and spent most of her time with friends and family. Her favorite hobby was playing bridge. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Freyman (husband Mark); son Greg Erwin (wife Jennifer); brother Mike Cartwright (wife Darcy); grandchildren Carrie Lynn and…
Dr. G. Wayne Clough, Douglas native and former President of the Georgia Institute of Technology and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has been named the Georgia Author of the Year in the History category for his book titled Things New and Strange: A Southerner’s Journey Through the Smithsonian Collections. One of 10 authors nominated his category, the Georgia Writers Association announced the winners on Saturday, June 13, on Facebook Live. A total of 110 authors were nominated in 14 categories. Things New and Strange chronicles a research quest undertaken by Dr. Clough, the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution born…
Former District 3 county commissioner Donnie Graham, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Graham was born on September 16, 1942 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Cecil Graham and Geneva Lott Graham. Mr. Graham was a retired insurance agent, a basketball coach with several Coffee County schools and a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. He served the citizens of District 3 as county commissioner from 2002-2006. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Graham. Survivors include his wife, Juanell…
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has announced the winning artwork submissions from high school students in Georgia’s 12th District for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and all other winning pieces will be displayed in the offices of Congressman Allen. Coffee High’s Loren O’Steen was third runner-up with her piece titled “16th Hole.” “Congratulations to our winners and a special thank you to all of the talented students who entered this year’s competition,” said Congressman Allen. “It’s clear through the submissions we received that the…
The Citizens Christian Academy middle school Lady Patriots have a new basketball coach. The school announced on its Facebook page that Brianna Faulk has been hired to lead the younger group of Lady Patriots. Coach Faulk is a graduate of Coffee High School where she played basketball for the Lady Trojans. She received a basketball scholarship to play at Division I East Tennessee State University. She later transferred to Johnson C. University located in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management. Coach Faulk is married to Michael Faulk and have two children, Lailah and Lauren.…
Johnny Wright, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Wright was born on July 31, 1941 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late William Clayton Wright and Ola Isle Nipper Wright. Mr. Wright was owner/operator of Wright’s Trucking, a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brianna Gilliard; and a brother, Jake Wright. Survivors include his wife, LaRue H. Wright of Douglas, GA; four…
Fannie Ruth Waters, age 82, of Baxley, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Hazlehurst Court & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Waters was born on July 26, 1937 in Atkinson County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Steve Corbitt and Mary Grace Wright Corbitt. She retired as a seamstress with Hazlehurst Lingerie and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Waters, son Joey Trowell and nine siblings. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Trowell of Baxley, GA, Ellen Trowell of Baxley, GA and Darlene Whittle (Doc) of Cobbtown, GA; son,…