Author: Staff Reports

With the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Conference on the line, the South Georgia State College Hawks hosted their last regular season home game Thursday, April 26, 2023, against Gordon State College. After a final score of 18-8 in eight innings in favor of the Hawks, SGSC secured the regular season title and remains in the first place standing for the GCAA. Hawks Head Coach Jeff Timothy says, “Winning the conference title is a great accomplishment. This group has put in the work, and it shows. We plan to use the momentum we have now, especially after…

With the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Conference on the line, the South Georgia State College Hawks hosted their last regular season home game Thursday, April 26, 2023, against Gordon State College. After a final score of 18-8 in eight innings in favor of the Hawks, SGSC secured the regular season title and remains in the first place standing for the GCAA. Hawks Head Coach Jeff Timothy says, “Winning the conference title is a great accomplishment. This group has put in the work, and it shows. We plan to use the momentum we have now, especially after…

Quashaw Marqise Tucker, who was out of jail on bond for drug possession and distribution charges stemming from an October 2022 investigation, has been arrested again, this time on charges related to possession, sale, and trafficking of illegal drugs. The Coffee County Drug Unit conducted a series of investigations on April 20, 2023, that led officers to Tucker’s home on Davis Avenue — the same house they searched on October 17, 2022 that yielded a large quantity of illegal drugs. Just before the officers raided Tucker’s residence for the second time, they arrested his cousin, Travis…

Quashaw Marqise Tucker, who was out of jail on bond for drug possession and distribution charges stemming from an October 2022 investigation, has been arrested again, this time on charges related to possession, sale, and trafficking of illegal drugs. The Coffee County Drug Unit conducted a series of investigations on April 20, 2023, that led officers to Tucker’s home on Davis Avenue — the same house they searched on October 17, 2022 that yielded a large quantity of illegal drugs. Just before the officers raided Tucker’s residence for the second time, they arrested his cousin, Travis…

A Douglas woman was arrested on charges of falsely reporting a crime after she allegedly called 911 and stated that her two children had been shot. According to a report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a call in the Oak Park area in reference to a meet complainant on April 19. When officers arrived, they spoke with Priscilla Deaton, who stated she had received a message about her two kids being shot but she didn’t know the location of the alleged shooting. One of the officers reported that he had spoken with Deaton earlier…

A Douglas woman was arrested on charges of falsely reporting a crime after she allegedly called 911 and stated that her two children had been shot. According to a report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a call in the Oak Park area in reference to a meet complainant on April 19. When officers arrived, they spoke with Priscilla Deaton, who stated she had received a message about her two kids being shot but she didn’t know the location of the alleged shooting. One of the officers reported that he had spoken with Deaton earlier…

Carson Brinkley, a fugitive wanted in Jeff Davis County, was arrested in Coffee County last week after he allegedly refused to turn himself into Jeff Davis authorities. Brinkley, of Hazlehurst, had been indicted on charges of interfering with government property, a felony. Citizens had repeatedly called authorities to report him tear up roads, leaving large ruts and holes. When deputies would respond, Brinkley would always be gone. According to authorities in Jeff Davis County, the county road department spent a lot of time repeatedly filling the ruts and holes allegedly left by Brinkley. Regarding this latest…

Carson Brinkley, a fugitive wanted in Jeff Davis County, was arrested in Coffee County last week after he allegedly refused to turn himself into Jeff Davis authorities. Brinkley, of Hazlehurst, had been indicted on charges of interfering with government property, a felony. Citizens had repeatedly called authorities to report him tear up roads, leaving large ruts and holes. When deputies would respond, Brinkley would always be gone. According to authorities in Jeff Davis County, the county road department spent a lot of time repeatedly filling the ruts and holes allegedly left by Brinkley. Regarding this latest…

A former president of South Georgia State College has passed away. Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson, age 75, passed on Saturday, April 29, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at Madison Presbyterian Church in Madison, GA on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Arch Baker officiating. Family will receive visitors after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Carson was President of South Georgia State College and at retirement was named President Emerita. She was previously Vice…

A former president of South Georgia State College has passed away. Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson, age 75, passed on Saturday, April 29, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at Madison Presbyterian Church in Madison, GA on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Arch Baker officiating. Family will receive visitors after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Carson was President of South Georgia State College and at retirement was named President Emerita. She was previously Vice…