Author: Staff Reports

An Atkinson County sheriff’s deputy has been suspended for two weeks following an investigation that Atkinson County Sheriff David Moore launched after allegations surfaced that the deputy allowed a possible drunk driver go free because the driver exposed herself to him during a traffic stop. Monday, Sheriff Moore announced on his Facebook page that he was opening an investigation into the allegations. The allegations surfaced after the driver posted a Snapchat video stating that is what happened. Friday afternoon, Sheriff Moore released a lengthy statement, also to his Facebook page, announcing the conclusion of the investigation.…

The month of May got off to a rocky start for a Nicholls man. On May 1, Richard Hailey, 38, of Nicholls, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and criminal trespass (family violence) after he allegedly violated a temporary protective order (TPO) by visiting his estranged wife’s house. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, Hailey went to his estranged wife’s house on Deer Run Road. Hailey’s wife had a TPO on him. The report states that once Hailey arrived at the house, his wife ran into a room and locked herself inside. …

The month of May got off to a rocky start for a Nicholls man. On May 1, Richard Hailey, 38, of Nicholls, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and criminal trespass (family violence) after he allegedly violated a temporary protective order (TPO) by visiting his estranged wife’s house. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, Hailey went to his estranged wife’s house on Deer Run Road. Hailey’s wife had a TPO on him. The report states that once Hailey arrived at the house, his wife ran into a room and locked herself inside. …

The month of May got off to a rocky start for a Nicholls man. On May 1, Richard Hailey, 38, of Nicholls, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and criminal trespass (family violence) after he allegedly violated a temporary protective order (TPO) by visiting his estranged wife’s house. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, Hailey went to his estranged wife’s house on Deer Run Road. Hailey’s wife had a TPO on him. The report states that once Hailey arrived at the house, his wife ran into a room and locked herself inside. …

By Caitin Wolfe DouglasNow.com Lilah Dixon, a 17-year-old Coffee High School senior and 2023 Salutatorian, has big plans for her future after graduation. Lilah has been accepted into the University of Georgia and is planning to study human development and occupational therapy. When asked if being at the top of her class was a goal she had set for herself, she stated, “Not entirely. I just wanted to do the best I could.” Taking several college classes and a grand total of 14 AP classes, Lilah says juggling her school, work, and extracurricular activities was not always…

By Caitin Wolfe DouglasNow.com Lilah Dixon, a 17-year-old Coffee High School senior and 2023 Salutatorian, has big plans for her future after graduation. Lilah has been accepted into the University of Georgia and is planning to study human development and occupational therapy. When asked if being at the top of her class was a goal she had set for herself, she stated, “Not entirely. I just wanted to do the best I could.” Taking several college classes and a grand total of 14 AP classes, Lilah says juggling her school, work, and extracurricular activities was not always…

By Caitin Wolfe DouglasNow.com Lilah Dixon, a 17-year-old Coffee High School senior and 2023 Salutatorian, has big plans for her future after graduation. Lilah has been accepted into the University of Georgia and is planning to study human development and occupational therapy. When asked if being at the top of her class was a goal she had set for herself, she stated, “Not entirely. I just wanted to do the best I could.” Taking several college classes and a grand total of 14 AP classes, Lilah says juggling her school, work, and extracurricular activities was not always…

Was it jealousy? Was it old feelings bubbling back to the top? Or was it something else entirely? It doesn’t really matter; the end result was the same: Jail. Friday night, officers responded to a criminal damage to property call on Weeks Road. When the dust finally settled, Valerie Batten, 33, was in jail after she allegedly destroyed her boyfriend’s bedroom while he was hanging out with his cousin. According to a report from the sheriff’s office, the property owners, Tracy Wimberly and Stephanie Davis, contacted authorities when they saw that their son’s room had been vandalized. …

Was it jealousy? Was it old feelings bubbling back to the top? Or was it something else entirely? It doesn’t really matter; the end result was the same: Jail. Friday night, officers responded to a criminal damage to property call on Weeks Road. When the dust finally settled, Valerie Batten, 33, was in jail after she allegedly destroyed her boyfriend’s bedroom while he was hanging out with his cousin. According to a report from the sheriff’s office, the property owners, Tracy Wimberly and Stephanie Davis, contacted authorities when they saw that their son’s room had been vandalized. …

Brannen Pruette is the new police chief of the Douglas Police Department. On Monday, May 8, 2023, the City Manager and City Commission named Pruette chief of the Douglas Police Department. The city made the announcement on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Since September 2010, Chief Pruette has served as deputy chief of the Douglas Police Department. “I am happy to announce Mr. Brannen Pruette as our new police chief,” stated City Manager Charles Davis. “Chief Pruette has served in every role of an officer from patrol to deputy chief. During his deputy chief…