Author: Staff Reports

A man accused of beating and robbing a female victim in February has been arrested and detained, officials with the Douglas Police Department reported Thursday. Forty-six-year old Billie Franklin Youngblood has been charged with robbery and simple battery as the result of an investigation by police into the February 28 incident. Officers responded to 501 West Ward Street, Douglas, at around 5:30 p.m. on that date. They were met by a female complainant who stated she was assaulted and robbed. The victim said she was in the parking lot of this location when a white male approached her with his…

The statewide runoff election for State School Superintendent and U.S. Senate is scheduled for July 22, 2014, from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. All local polling locations will be open for the election, including Ambrose, Broxton, Bridgetown, Douglas, Nicholls, and West Green. Early voting will take place at the Coffee County Elections Office, 224 W. Ashley Street in Douglas, beginning Monday, June 30 and ending Friday, July 18. Hours for voting will be 8:30a.m. through 5:00p.m., There will be no Saturday voting, and the office will be closed July 4. For more details and information, contact the county elections office at (912)…

Michelle Myers of The Jacksonville Zoo addressed a standing room only crowd at the Douglas-Coffee County Public Library Wednesday, June 18. Myers’ presentation included an informative session on several animals indigenous to the local area, along with a couple extra. She even brought a few of her zoo friends to visit with the audience. To learn more about future events and programs offered through the library system, find their Facebook page at ‘Satilla Regional Library.’ {gallery}Jacksonville-Zoo{/gallery}