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Mrs. Addie Jo Solomon Courson, age 89, of Broxton, Georgia, beloved daughter of the late Ossie Miller Solomon and the late Arley Lee Solomon, Sr. passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Harold J. Harper; a daughter, Judy H. Bryant. Mrs. Courson was born August 9, 1935 in Broxton, Georgia. She was educated in Coffee County and made her career as a licensed cosmetologist and spent many years as a hair dresser, sharing her beauty with countless others. …

Vicki Lewis, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Douglas, was elected Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), as announced at the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly on July 11. Lewis, who has served on the GHA Board since 2019, will work with the Board in fulfilling its vision of shaping a healthier Georgia by serving as the leading advocate and supporter for all Georgia hospitals and health systems. “Vicki Lewis is a leader in rural healthcare who has passionately advocated for high-quality care for all…

Inez Hersey, age 77, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her residence. Ms. Hersey was born on January 15, 1948, in Douglas, GA, to the late Wright Nipper and the late Pearl Spell Nipper. She was a proud member of Douglas Christian Fellowship Church. Her survivors include one daughter, Melissa (Tippy) Matlock of Nicholls, GA; one son, Johnny (Denise) Hersey of Nicholls, GA; five grandchildren, Jonathan Blake (Tayla) Hersey of Nicholls, Kayla Ann Hersey of Nicholls, Ashley Marie Hersey of Nicholls, Ethan Tyler (Kristi) Matlock of Nicholls, Megan Elizabeth (Dalton) Griffin of Nicholls; one brother,…

Curtis Harper, age 70, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Riverside Care. Mr. Harper was born on March 22, 1955, in Douglas, GA to the late Curtis Harper Sr. and Hazel Newell. Survivors include: his beloved wife, Diann G Harper of Douglas, GA; one daughter, Leslie Harper (Trenton) Bennett of Broxton, GA; one son, Rodney (Nichole) Harper of Fitzgerald, GA; mother, Hazel Newell of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, Deighton Harper and Natalie Harper; one sister, Donna (Wes) Carter of Ambrose, GA along with several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death…

Robert Lee Hubbard (aka) HubCap, age 40 of Pembroke, Georgia passed away July 20, 2025 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He loved to fish, laugh, and be with his family and friends. Robert is survived by his loving partner,Jennifer Rowland of Pembroke, GA; Parents, Rodney and Michele Schramm of Pembroke, GA; two daughters, Anna Hubbard and Ciara Hubbard; and one son, Jayden Hubbard all of Douglas, GA; one brother and sister in law, Brandon and Alicia Schramm of Pace, FL; one aunt, Leslie and Nat Carter of Waycross, GA; two uncles, Derrell and Carolyn Wilson of North…

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Douglas Coffee County Parks & Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Unity Park at 625 S. Grady Avenue. City, county, and state officials, past and present baseball and softball players, parents, and community members gathered to join the festivities. The ceremony began with a welcome address from Mayor Tony Paulk, followed by an invocation from George Hill of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Special guests Georgia State Representative for District 169, Angie O’Steen, and Georgia State Representative for District 176, James Burchett, shared their thoughts on the…

There was a point during Saturday’s American Legion Boys Nation election for president pro tempore of this year’s senate that Georgia senatorDominic Mimbang thought he saw the writing on the wall. Boys Nation is an American Legion program that follows Boys State. At Boys State, two delegates from each program are selected for Boys Nation in Washington, D.C., where they serve as U.S. Senators for a week of mock sessions, party conventions, and visits to national landmarks. Mimbang, a Georgia attendee, decided to throw his hat in the ring for president pro tempore of the 2025 Boys Nation Senate. The senior…

According to a press release issued by Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Taylor Marie Hughes entered a guilty plea in Toombs County Superior Court for the death of her four-year-old daughter, Reese Carter Hughes, who died on March 14, 2025. The Toombs County investigation revealed that Hughes failed to protect little Reese from physical abuse inflicted by her boyfriend, Seth Brown, and failed to get the child prompt medical attention. Prior to her plea, Hughes provided critical information to investigators and has agreed to testify against Brown in his upcoming trial. Chief Judge Robert Reeves…

John Gilbert “Gib” Graves passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unwavering love for family. Gib had that rare ability to make the everyday moments matter. Whether it was teaching his family how to fix anything – from unclogging a sink to building his own house, Gib passed on both knowledge, skills and strength. Those lessons stuck and often saved the day. His sense of humor was unmistakable. Gib might have been the founding father of dad jokes — with classic favorites like “isthmus” (as in “isthmus be my lucky day”) and “debris” (pronounced “de-breeze”) never…

Mrs. Melinda Jill Harrell Corbitt, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening, July 17, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Melinda was born July 31, 1960 in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Vernon Harrell and the late Jacqueline Graham Harrell. She was a machine operator at Elixir Extrusions of Douglas, Georgia for many years, and she was of the Baptist faith. Melinda is survived by a son, Scott Ricketson and wife, Tami, of Nicholls, Georgia; a grandchild, Troy Roberts and wife, Amanda, of Crestview, Florida; a brother, Jim Harrell and wife, Pam, of Douglas,…