After nearly five months of anticipation and local heartache, Bobby’s Treat Shop opened its doors once again Wednesday morning to an eager public. One of the area’s long-standing and favorite eateries, Bobby’s closed in April after demolishing its original building located on Ward St., just across from the Coffee County Courthouse. Bobby’s celebrates serving the community for 50 years with the opening of the new building.
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A shooting victim has been identified as the suspected murderer and assailant in a bizarre incident that occurred in Lakeland over the weekend. GBI agents obtained arrest warrants for 20-year-old Lewis Shukung Geddie on one count of felony murder and one count of aggravated assault. Geddie is believed to be responsible for the death of Willis Lamar Flintroyal and the shooting of Schalonda Beatrice Johnson. The GBI’s Douglas Regional Office assisted Lakeland police last Friday, Sept. 9, after authorities responded to a residence on Peeler Ave. in regards to the shootings of Flintroyal and Johnson. Upon arrival, officers found Flintroyal…
The GBI’s Douglas Regional Office was requested Friday by the Lakeland Police Department to investigate the shooting death of 32-year-old Willis Lamar Flintroyal. According to authorities, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to 75 E. Peeler Ave. in reference to a shooting. Officers found Flintroyal suffering from a gunshot wound when they arrived. He was transported to South Georgia Medical Center in Lakeland and was later pronounced dead. Another victim, 32-year-old Schalonda Beatrice Johnson, was also transported to SGMC in Lakeland with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. While at the Peeler Ave. location, officers heard…
A 20-year-old Waycross mother was arrested on drug-related and other charges by Alma police earlier this week following an incident that began as a minor traffic violation. Police initiated a stop on Lindsay Brooke Parks Thursday afternoon on N. Baker St at E. 9th St. in Alma. As Parks exited her vehcile, she allegedly dropped several pills, later identifed as the controlled substance Tramadol, onto the ground. Officers recovered a total of 13 pills from the ground and inside of the vehicle. Parks was travelling with her two-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old juvenile and admitted to authorities she’d illegally…
Douglas’ newest business, Mike’s Golf Carts & Powersports, was welcomed to town Thursday during a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Mike’s Golf Carts, owned by Mike Rogers, is located at 529A SW Bowens Mill Rd. in Douglas.
Douglas city officials stated today that, due to this weekend’s South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival, a portion of Bryan Street will be closed Thursday through Saturday. City Hall and Douglas Housing Authority customers may enter and exit via Pearl Avenue for business on Thursday. All other businesses located on East Bryan Street may be accessed from Gaskin Avenue or Coffee Street. City Hall and the Douglas Parks & Recreation Department will be closed on Friday, Sept. 9. South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival parking will be limited at Central Square Complex this weekend, and attendees are encouraged…
Three people were arrested recently following a three-month investigation into the illegal sale of prescription drugs. Coffee County sheriff’s officials reported Thursday that local agents, accompanied by the Georgia Bureau of Narcotics, executed a search warrant at a residence on Tony Davis Rd. in West Green. The operation was conducted following a lengthy investigation that included seveal controlled purchases of prescription narcotics by the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, authorities stated. Anita Corbitt, age 53 of Westgreen, was charged with the sale of a controlled substance, along with Richard Corbitt (26), who was arrested for manufacturing marijuana. Another individual at the residence,…
Four individuals from the Atlanta area were arrested in Coffee County recently following an investigation into prescription forgeries at the Douglas Wal-Mart. Coffee County sheriff’s authorities reported the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit (DCDU) was contacted by an agent from the Georgia Bureau of Drugs and Narcotics on Aug. 23, who stated his agency had previously contacted Coffee County 911 about an attempted prescription forgery in progress at the Douglas Wal- Mart Store. The agent also stated it was believed the Douglas Police Department had stopped the alleged perpetrators at a location on East Baker Highway. DCDU agents responded to East…
Two men were arrested by Alma police over the weekend following a home invasion in which the victim was allegedly tied up before the assailants stole cash and other valuables. Authorities reported Alma police responded to a residence on Magnolia Dr. just before midnight Friday, where they discovered two people had kicked in the door, tied the victim, and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and two gold rings. The victim, who was not physically harmed, was able to identify one of the two suspects. Officials were able to locate one of the suspects at his home on W. 15th…
Recently, I went to a restaurant here where I desired to just get a box of egg rolls. I know what you are thinking: “That’s a weird craving.” I know it is kind of weird, but that is all that I had a taste for at that particular time. (Don’t act like I am too strange; I know that we all have been there at least once in our lives.) So, I went in to this place of business, grabbed a box, filled it with about nine egg rolls, and proceeded to head over to the counter to pay for…