On April 5, 2025, Lt. Anthony White’s 14-year-old son, Braylon, received a heart transplant at Arthur Blank Children’s Hospital in Atlanta after a grueling seven-year battle with severe heart complications. The family’s journey has been filled with trials, but there is hope on the horizon. To support Braylon’s recovery and to ease the financial strain on his parents during this challenging time, the deputies of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office have come together to host The Braylon Strong Benefit Basketball Tournament on April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event not only aims to raise funds for the White family…
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Eugene “Gene” Carver, age 88, of Barnesville, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was born in Coffee County Georgia in 1936 to Lawton and Pearl Carver. After attending Coffee County High School, he joined the U.S. Army. After his time in the army, he began a long and very successful career in the insurance business. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Barnesville, where he served as an active deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife of…
Coffee County has a couple of new state champions as well as one of the fittest women in the world in her age group. This past weekend Ashleigh Hulett, Katy Lott, and Bree McKinnon competed in WSO Georgia Weightlifting Championships in Atlanta at the Georgia International Convention Center. Katie Roberts, representing MaxOut CrossFit in Douglas, wrapped up the CrossFit Games season with an elite-level showing in the W40-44 age group.Katy Lott won gold in snatch, clean and jerk, and total in the W50 71kg division. Katy Lott also set a new state clean and jerk record of 61kg in the…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joey R. Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us to be with our Lord and Savior on April 2, 2025. Born on April 21, 1943, in Lincoln County, NC to Mr. Thomas Ennis Smith and Helen Estelle Nantz Smith, Joey lived a life full of love, dedication, and resilience. Joey was the cherished husband of Toby Smith, who stood by his side through all of life’s adventures. Together, they built a family grounded in love and support. Joey was the proud father of three wonderful sons:…
A convicted child molester is in custody after probation officers allegedly found pornography on his phone during a routine search. Sean Michael Fulton, 34, from Douglas, is a registered sex offender who was arrested and taken into custody on April 4, 2025, for allegedly violating his probation. Fulton was previously convicted of child molestation in March 2011. Earlier this week, during a routine search by probation officers from the Department Community Supervision, Fulton was allegedly found with pornography on his cell phone. Following this discovery, warrants were issued, leading to his arrest by the CCSO Sex Offender Unit on April…
SFC Howard Edward Laney, Jr., US Army, Ret., age 71, passed away suddenly, Sunday morning at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Howard was born March 23, 1954, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Howard Edward Laney, Sr. and the late Jane Marie Wise Laney. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he retired after 20 years of honorable service with the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his military career SFC Laney was a Combat Engineer serving during the Persian Gulf War/Operation Desert Storm. Following his retirement he returned to his home and family in Willacoochee, Georgia,…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and South Georgia State College (SGSC) have signed an articulation agreement that benefits students for years to come. The articulation agreement will allow Wiregrass graduates with an associate degree in General Studies or General Business to seamlessly transfer into South Georgia State College’s Bachelor of Science in Management program. “South Georgia State College is thrilled to collaborate with our regional partner, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, to help students transition smoothly into a Bachelor of Science in Management program. This articulation agreement will provide more opportunities for students to further their education and enhance their future prospects,”…
On Monday, March 17, 2025 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Jeff Davis Drug Unit officers were conducting surveillance on an apartment building located on the Alma Highway in Jeff Davis County. During the surveillance, investigators observed a wanted fugitive with felony warrants get into a vehicle and leave the area. Investigators initiated a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to yield and kept traveling. The drug investigator sped up to pass the vehicle and got in front of it while the K9 deputy moved up to conduct a rolling stop on the vehicle. The SUV then came to a stop between…
The Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee and the City of Douglas would like to invite citizens to volunteer to help clean up city streets by picking up litter and other debris during the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Volunteers are needed and this is a great opportunity for clubs, organizations, churches, businesses, and individuals to roll up their sleeves and earn community service hours by making Douglas beautiful. Great American Cleanup participants should arrive at City Hall (302 S. Madison Avenue) between 8:45AM and 9:00AM for registration. Groups will journey to streets as identified by…
Ms. Carmen Suzanne Wright, age 45, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025. Carmen was born August 18, 1979 in Douglas, Georgia, to Danny Wright and Cathy Jones Wright. She obtained an accounting degree and went on to become secretary for Danny Wright Irrigation. She loved her family deeply and enjoyed time spent with them. Although she had none of her own, she loved children. She had a love for all things outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and gardening. She also enjoyed reading, music, photography, cooking and spending time with her pets. She was…