Mrs. Carolyn Delane Driggers Newman, age 75, of Waycross, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, June 15, 2026, at Memorial Health Satilla in Waycross, Georgia following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Newman was born August 8, 1950, in Waycross, Georgia, to the late Carlton Edward Driggers and the late Elizabeth McClelland Carter. She was a fulltime housewife who enjoyed making a home for her husband, the late Roy Lee Newman, Sr., and their children. She was of the Baptist faith. Along with her husband and parents, Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by two stepchildren: Roy Lee Newman, Jr. and Lee Ann…
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Mrs. Maxine Evelyn Dockery Gregory, age 78, of West Green, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence following a sudden illness. Maxine was born April 26, 1948, in Broxton, Georgia, to the late John Dockery and the late Eula Lee Dockery. She was a homemaker who loved the Lord and going to church. She was of the Baptist faith. Although she was never blessed with children of her own, she had a deep affection for children and was known to always keep a pocket full of candy for the kids. Not only did she enjoy sharing candy,…
Mr. Hubert Anderson, age 87, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday morning, June 26, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Anderson was born April 12, 1939, in Nicholls, Georgia, to the late Hawley Anderson and the late Pauline Williams Anderson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served his country well. Following his military service, he was employed for many years with Reinforcement Steel, as well as ten years of dedicated service to Blue Cross Blue Shield. He and his first wife, Mrs. Betty Porter Anderson, shared more than forty…
Mr. Lucious Daniel “Don” Taylor, age 91, of Hazlehurst, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, following a brief illness. Don, as he was known to friends, family, and business associates, was born April 20, 1936, in Atkinson County, to the late Daniel Taylor and the late Willie Mae Cowart Taylor. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he returned to South Georgia and became a highly skilled and sought after painter for 34 years prior to his retirement. He loved flowers, gardening, and working with…
On June 21, 1976, Rudean Long, RN, began her career at Coffee General Hospital as a graduate nurse while attending South Georgia College in Douglas. Fifty years later, she continues to serve patients, the Coffee Regional team, and the community with the same dedication and passion that marked the beginning of her journey. Over the past five decades, Rudean has worn many hats and made an impact in countless ways. Her nursing career has included service in medical, surgical, and pediatric care, as well as roles as a preceptor, charge nurse, and house supervisor on both day and night shifts.…
A narcotics investigation by the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, with assistance from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office D.I.C.E. Unit and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of significant amounts of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. On June 15, 2026, agents conducted a traffic stop on Michael “Shy” Spearman during an ongoing drug investigation. Spearman fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. Agents recovered approximately 28.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 13.4 grams of suspected fentanyl. He was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and trafficking in fentanyl. As the investigation continued, agents arrested…
Wanda Gail Howell, age 63, of Broxton, GA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1963, the daughter of the late Mr. Spencer Carl Sellers and the late Mrs. Quincy Faye Strickland Sellers. Her survivors include four daughters: Teresa Faye (Reyes) Surrency, Bobbie Jo (Louis) Narvaez, Abby Gail (Victor) Fernandez, and Brittany Surrency of Douglas, GA; nine grandchildren: Kaitlyn Narvarez, Daisy (Joey) Surrency, Cesar (Delana) Tinoco, Erica (Skyler) Louis, Nathan Fernandez, Wanda Sue Surrency, Hazel Tanner, Kah’marion Clark, and Harmonii Clark; six great-grandchildren: Kallie Castillo, Ada Castillo, Arabella Castillo, Si’kei…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, a licensed provider through the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission, is now accepting registrations for its Driver Education program scheduled for July 13–16, 2026, on the Coffee Campus in Douglas. The comprehensive course provides the classroom and behind-the-wheel training required to satisfy Georgia’s Joshua’s Law requirements for teen drivers. Students ages 15–17 may be eligible to attend the program at no cost through a scholarship provided by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The scholarship covers the full $500 cost of the Driver Education program for approved applicants. Scholarship applications must be submitted to GOHS…
By Van Yandell We love hearing our national anthem played. To see the American Olympic athletes win gold and stand on the podium to receive their medals makes our hearts swell with pride. To watch an American president place his hand over his heart and stand at attention for the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” gives a feeling of victory and protection. Our precious flag is respected by the world. To say the United States of America is the greatest nation that ever existed may be controversial to some, but in many minds, it is reality. Many of us…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rates increased in all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions in May. “Every May, a new wave of talent enters Georgia’s workforce as thousands of graduates begin their career search. This is what a growing talent pipeline looks like, and it is why companies keep investing here year after year,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With more than 5 million jobs across our state, there is a place for every Georgian, from the graduate landing a first role to the seasoned professional taking the next step. That is the kind of…