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Mrs. Norma Hernandez, age 53 of Douglas, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Fernandez was born to the late Salustio Fransisco Hernandez and to Agueda Esperanza Fernandez. Other than her father, she is also preceded in death by a brother: Bonifacio Hernandez and an infant son. She was a homemaker and member of Iglesia de Dios Ultima Ilamada. Survivors include: Her Husband: Jose’ Eleazar Chora of Douglas, Ga. 4 Daughters: Jessica Hernandez (Ernesto Dominguez) of Claxton, Ga. Norma Y. Hernandez (Oscar Hernandez) of Douglas,…

Linda F. Sweat, age 68, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Irwin County Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Sweat was born on December 24, 1954 in Coffee County, GA to the late Edward and Bernice Rowell. Survivors include: Husband, Joe L. Sweat of Nicholls, GA, One Daughter, Samantha (Patrick) Covin of Nicholls, GA, One Son, Jason (Jennifer) Sweat of Nicholls, GA, Two Brothers, Charles Rowell of Atkinson, GA, Larry (Patsy) Rowell of Douglas, GA, Two Sisters, Claire Gourley of Vidalia, GA, Sue Cofield of FL, Two Grandchildren, Brielle Covin of Nicholls,…

Linda F. Sweat, age 68, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Irwin County Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Sweat was born on December 24, 1954 in Coffee County, GA to the late Edward and Bernice Rowell. Survivors include: Husband, Joe L. Sweat of Nicholls, GA, One Daughter, Samantha (Patrick) Covin of Nicholls, GA, One Son, Jason (Jennifer) Sweat of Nicholls, GA, Two Brothers, Charles Rowell of Atkinson, GA, Larry (Patsy) Rowell of Douglas, GA, Two Sisters, Claire Gourley of Vidalia, GA, Sue Cofield of FL, Two Grandchildren, Brielle Covin of Nicholls,…

The Rev. Dr. Edward Reid Lycett, of Warner Robins, passed away at home on Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was 72. Edward was born in Atlanta July 12, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents Henry Harralson Lycett and Elise Reid Lycett. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Brenda Hopper Lycett and two adult children, Erin Elise Lycett and Henry Keith (HK) Lycett. Edward is also survived by his brother Paul William Lycett; and Paul’s daughters Mary Beth Smart (Kirby) and their children Weston, Julia, and Andrew; and Anne Toothaker (Michael) and their…

The Rev. Dr. Edward Reid Lycett, of Warner Robins, passed away at home on Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was 72. Edward was born in Atlanta July 12, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents Henry Harralson Lycett and Elise Reid Lycett. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Brenda Hopper Lycett and two adult children, Erin Elise Lycett and Henry Keith (HK) Lycett. Edward is also survived by his brother Paul William Lycett; and Paul’s daughters Mary Beth Smart (Kirby) and their children Weston, Julia, and Andrew; and Anne Toothaker (Michael) and their…

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the GBI arrested and charged Stephen Edward Walker, 37, of Douglas, Georgia with Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree related to the death of an eight-month-old child in his care. On Sunday, April 30, 2023, the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office was requested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office after they responded to a 911 call regarding the eight-month-old not breathing. Walker was initially taken into custody due to a probation violation arrest warrant and subsequently charged in this investigation. Walker was booked into the Coffee County Jail where he remains. The…

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the GBI arrested and charged Stephen Edward Walker, 37, of Douglas, Georgia with Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree related to the death of an eight-month-old child in his care. On Sunday, April 30, 2023, the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office was requested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office after they responded to a 911 call regarding the eight-month-old not breathing. Walker was initially taken into custody due to a probation violation arrest warrant and subsequently charged in this investigation. Walker was booked into the Coffee County Jail where he remains. The…

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the GBI arrested and charged Stephen Edward Walker, 37, of Douglas, Georgia with Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree related to the death of an eight-month-old child in his care. On Sunday, April 30, 2023, the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office was requested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office after they responded to a 911 call regarding the eight-month-old not breathing. Walker was initially taken into custody due to a probation violation arrest warrant and subsequently charged in this investigation. Walker was booked into the Coffee County Jail where he remains. The…

The Southeast Health District will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 testing options after the federal government ended the COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration on May 11, 2023. There is no out-of- pocket cost for vaccines or tests provided by the Southeast Health District, but for those individuals with insurance, their insurance will be billed. COVID-19 vaccines are available at any county health department within the Southeast Health District as a walk-in service. Over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 tests are available for pickup at every Southeast Health District location. PCR testing is available in Bulloch, Coffee, Toombs…

The Southeast Health District will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 testing options after the federal government ended the COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration on May 11, 2023. There is no out-of- pocket cost for vaccines or tests provided by the Southeast Health District, but for those individuals with insurance, their insurance will be billed. COVID-19 vaccines are available at any county health department within the Southeast Health District as a walk-in service. Over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 tests are available for pickup at every Southeast Health District location. PCR testing is available in Bulloch, Coffee, Toombs…