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Danny Clifford Porter Sr., age 73, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. He was born on April 21st, 1952, the son of Clinton Porter and Louise Spivey Porter. His survivors include: one son; Bo (Leeanne) Porter of Nicholls, GA, two daughters; Felicia (Tony) Clements of Fitzgerald, GA, and Melissa (Dru) Hannon of Fitzgerald, GA, twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister; Shirlene Porter, one brother; Joe Porter, along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 19th, 2025, from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM, at Sims Funeral Home…

The nursing program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recently honored its top graduates at the 2025 Spring Semester pinning ceremony. “We are immensely proud of our nursing student award recipients,” said Dr. Yvonne Smith, interim Director of Nursing for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Their hard work and commitment to excellence reflect the highest standards of the nursing profession. These students represent the future of healthcare, and their accomplishments today demonstrate the positive impact they will continue to make in the communities they serve.” Kaitlyn Lewis from Moultrie, Sharhonda Williams from Thomasville, Blakely Bloodworth from Pineview and Brittany…

The Coffee Trojans sent six athletes to the GHSA 5A state track meet in Rome. One finished in the top 10 while several others were in the top 15. Senior Tyrese Woodgett finished tenth in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.04 seconds. Senior Travis Adams finished twelfth in the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.37 seconds. The Trojan 4×100 meter relay team of KJ DeBruce, Tyrese Woodgett, Travis Adams, and Kenyon Livingston posted a 42.72 second time, finishing eleventh overall. Lady Trojans Kaloni Styles finished eleventh in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of…

Officers from the Douglas-Coffee County Drug Unit made four arrests recently, two of which were the products of a detailed investigation involving controlled drug buys and surveillance, according to a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. The first two arrests involved Clarlenta Taylor and Taikousky Smith. A search warrant led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy, crack cocaine, prescription opioids, firearms, digital scales, and over $5,000 in cash. Both suspects face felony charges, including possession with intent to distribute and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. In a separate case on May 13, 2025, officers served…

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Lindan Defour was honored with the Student of Excellence Award by Roxie Tumlin from the South Central GLRS. This prestigious award, presented by the Georgia Department of Education, Division for Special Education Services and Supports, recognizes one outstanding high school senior from each GLRS region school for their exceptional academic and/or extracurricular achievements. Lindan’s recognition reflects not only his hard work and determination but also the unwavering support of his family, teachers, and the CHS staff as evident by the kind words spoken by Kelly Mizell, CHS Referral Coordinator; Kristi Joyner, CHS Entrepreneurial Venture Teacher;…

The next Cancer Support Group Meeting, hosted by Coffee Regional Medical Center, will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the 200 Doctors Building. This month’s session features Hallie Brigmond, PA-C from Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer, LLC, who will lead an informative discussion on skin cancer awareness. Hallie will cover early warning signs, common risk factors, and available treatment options, empowering attendees to make informed decisions about their skin health. “Skin is the body’s largest organ and plays a vital role in protecting us,” said Brigmond. “Understanding how to care for it…

Ammie Charlene Espitia, age 54, of Nicholls, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Espitia was born on November 29, 1970 to the late Mart Wicker and Carrie Hall. Survivors include: her beloved husband; Jose Espitia of Nicholls, GA, one sister; Tammy Ross (Larry) Chestnut of Douglas, GA, one son; Evan Fyffe of Douglas, GA, one daughter; Ashley (Jason) Wilson of Douglas, GA, grandchildren; Andrew Diparma, Hayden Fyffe, R.J. Stewart, Miracle Broadway, Jaxson Fyffe, five brothers; Tim (Pat) Wicker, George (Anita) Wicker, Johnny (Melinda) Wicker, Clinton (Pam) Wicker, Calvin…

The No. 14 University of North Georgia (UNG) baseball team clinched its first Peach Belt Conference Regular-season Championship since 2019 with a resounding 3-0 road win over Georgia College (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Ga. on the final day of the regular season. The win over the Bobcats (28-22, 19-8 Peach Belt) gave the Nighthawks (36-13, 23-4) a share of the PBC crown with Lander, securing their first regular-season title since 2019 and the fourth overall in program history. After a series win over the Bearcats in March, UNG holds the edge in the tiebreaker over Lander and earns the top seed in…

By Stan Popovich Do you ever get stuck in the vicious cycle of worry and fear in your life? As a published author of a managing fear book, I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years. Here is a brief summary of what I did to overcome the cycle of fear and anxiety in my life. 1. I got advice from the professionals: The first thing I did was to talk to various counselors since they know how to conquer fear and anxiety. Whenever I talked to the counselors, I would bring a notebook and take notes so I…

The City of Douglas would like to remind all residents of the importance of following local trash cart regulations to maintain the cleanliness and attractiveness of our neighborhoods. Leaving trash carts at the curb after collection is prohibited and detracts from the positive image of Douglas. “We have noticed many streets where trash carts are left out all week long. We urge all residents to comply with the ordinance and promptly remove these carts from the curbside,” says City Manager Charles Davis. “Effective immediately, Code Enforcement will take action against households that do not adhere to this regulation. Your cooperation…