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The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office launched a comprehensive investigation into serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving 28-year-old Juan Delgado. The allegations surfaced following a report filed in the early morning hours of June 10, 2025 concerning incidents that reportedly occurred over several years at a residence within the county. Deputies responded to a call involving a juvenile who disclosed past and recent instances of sexual abuse. During the initial stages of the investigation, the minor victim revealed that Delgado had assaulted her, with the abuse purportedly beginning when she was in the fifth grade and continuing through her teenage years.…

The GBI has arrested and charged Nicholls Police Department Chief Ashley Wilson, 40, of Broxton, with three counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes, one count of criminal attempt to commit child molestation, and violation of oath of office. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate allegations of Wilson texting inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old girl from Nicholls. The text messages were discovered by the girl’s mother, who reported them to an officer with the Nicholls Police Department. The officer then reported the incident to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. The…

During the past week, the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit continued its efforts to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants. As a result of those efforts, agents located and arrested Tammara Droll and Dequavious Bryce. Both individuals were taken into custody on active felony probation warrants issued through the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Additionally, Bryce was found to have an active warrant out of Ware County. The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit remains committed to holding offenders accountable and reducing criminal activity throughout Coffee County and surrounding areas.

Earlier this month, a deputy responded to a disorderly person call and arrested a 45-year-old on a variety of charges, including public indecency, criminal trespass, and terroristic threats. A report from the sheriff’s office states that on June 3, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a deputy responded to a Mahogany Road address. When he arrived, he spoke to two victims who stated that Daniel Wayne Everett, 45, of Douglas, had come to the residence and began arguing with one of the victims. Both victims reported that Everett pulled down the screen around the porch and smashed his phone on the…

A Jeff Davis County man allegedly lied to investigators during a traffic stop then decided to come clean and admit to wrongdoing. On Thursday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Jeff Davis County drug investigators conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, agents asked the driver, Christopher Rowland, if there were any drugs or weapons in the truck and Rowland stated that there weren’t. Shortly after confirming information on the driver and his vehicle, Rowland admitted to investigators that he had drugs and handed it to the officers. Rowland was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession…

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 6:11 PM, agents from the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on a Buick LaCrosse on Highway 158 East near Bowens Mill Road. The vehicle, driven by David Reshard Burgess, 48, of Douglas, was the target of an active investigation. During the investigation, detectives executed a search warrant and investigators discovered a blue and orange Ruffles potato chip bag in the front passenger seat. Inside the bag, detectives uncovered several large quantities of illegal substances, including: A clear plastic bag containing a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine and three additional plastic bags containing suspected…

“’Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far, and Grace will lead me home.” It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved spouse and father, Donald “Toby” Harris, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia. Toby was born September 13, 1960 in Swainsboro, Georgia, to the late Ivy Wiley “Don” Harris and the late Joyce Iona Hayes Harris. He was a loving father and grandfather, a devoted husband, a pillar of strength, and a source of endless love. He was a man of integrity and hard work, known for his dedication to his family. He will be…

Mr. Eugene Taylor, age 91, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, with loved ones by his side following a period of declining health. Mr. Taylor, a Coffee County native, was born September 22, 1933, in Nicholls, Georgia, to the late George Washington Taylor and the late Cora Mae Spell Taylor. He was a state road construction supervisor for many years and he attended Chatterton Holiness Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Taylor; a grandson Matthew Qualiana); siblings: Dorene Bennett, Junior Taylor,…

Little Miss Paisley Grace Green-Yawn, age 7 ½ months, gained her angel wings on Monday, June 9, 2025. Paisley was born October 15, 2024 in Douglas, Georgia to Travis Roy Yawn and Hannah Nicole Grantham. Along with her parents, Paisley leaves behind a brother, Ryan Gray of Nashville, Georgia; aunts and uncles: Ashley Trejo, Hayley Yawn, Brian Yawn, Veronica Grantham, Joel Grantham, Cirilo Grantham, and Logan Grantham, all of Douglas, Georgia; along with a number of cousins and extended family members. Waiting to welcome Paisley into heaven were her paternal grandparents: Lisa Joiner Yawn and Roy Yawn, maternal grandparents: Maxine…

The Douglas Fire Department was honored to host the GPSTC Interior Search and Rescue Class on June 16-17. This intensive two-day course brought together dedicated firefighters from across the state of Georgia, including departments from Atkinson, Walton, Barrow, Camden, Douglas, Walker, Hinesville, and Austell. Participants engaged in hands-on training focused on life-saving interior search and rescue techniques, enhancing their skills to better serve their communities in critical situations. The Douglas department was proud to play a role in strengthening fire service capabilities statewide and grateful to all who participated. A special thank you goes to all instructors and to all…