Mr. Robert Bruce Garrett, age 81, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at his daughter’s home following a recent decline in health. Mr. Garrett was born May 5, 1945, in Bayonne, New Jersey, to the late Walter Garrett and the late Mabel Satger. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he dedicated six years to protecting our country. Following his time of service, he became a mechanic and a body man, lending his skills and love of fixing things to automotive and body shops in the South Georgia and North Florida area…
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Trojan drone soccer made Coffee High School history at the 2026 U.S. Drone Soccer Nationals at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Coffee entered Nationals as one of 24 teams, earning a Wild Card slot after finishing 3rd at the District V Tournament in Atlanta. Seeded 22nd, the Trojans opened against 11-seed Asheboro Blue from North Carolina and won in two sets. Coffee went on to face eventual national champion Cabrillo High School from Long Beach, California. Even against the tournament’s top-ranked defense, Trojan strikers Chevy Palmer and Kenneth Miller combined for 36 goals. Coffee also earned a win…
South Georgia State College (SGSC) and Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) have entered into a course articulation agreement designed to create a smoother pathway for students pursuing a career in education. The agreement allows eligible students who complete the Associate of Science in Education at SRTC to transfer coursework toward SGSC’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education. The partnership is designed to help students transfer credits more smoothly, avoid repeating coursework, and move easily from a technical college program into a bachelor’s degree program. Through this agreement, SRTC graduates who meet the outlined requirements may continue their education at SGSC…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has announced that it has earned the 2026–2027 Military Friendly School designation, recognizing the college’s strong commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 schools participated in the 2026–2027 Military Friendly survey cycle, with 878 earning the designation. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Military Friendly, in consultation with its Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings were based on an institution’s ability to…
Sue Gail Morris, age 79, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1946 the daughter of the late Mr. Elmer Veal and the late Mrs. Sara Jean Grantham Veal. Her survivors include her beloved husband, Thomas Morris of Sarasota, FL; two daughters, Parrish (Rob) Daugherty and Frances Renee Morris; three sisters, Patricia (Thomas) Peacock, Jane Veal, and Tracey (Jay) Kerrick; along with five grandchildren: Amber Moten, Skyla Swann, Cierra Fountain, Addison Daugherty and Rilan Daugherty; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: father, Elmer Veal;…
Jean Carolyn Brantley born December 15, 1947 in Douglas Georgia and passed away on May 19, 2026 at Advent Hospice Care Center in Altamonte Springs, Florida following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s. Jean is the daughter of the late Opal Harper and James Frank Brantley. Jean graduated from Coffee High School in 1965, Valdosta University of Cosmetology in 1968, South Georgia College A.S. in 1969 and in 1984 graduated from South Georgia College with A.S. in Nursing. Nursing allowed her to live out her core values of loving and caring for others. Jean worked in a myriad of environments in…
The annual 4th of July Freedom Fest will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026. To ensure this cherished community event continues to be a success, the City is seeking sponsors to help fund the fireworks display that brings joy to thousands each year. The city is currently reaching out to potential sponsors and vendors who would like to be part of making this year’s celebration truly memorable. “The annual Freedom Fest is a highly anticipated tradition in Douglas and Coffee County,” says City Manager Charlie Davis. “We are asking business owners and organization leaders to support this year’s fireworks…
BRAVE Books has announced a partnership with the Satilla Regional Library System, making it the first library system in the United States to provide patrons with access to BRAVE+, the family-friendly streaming platform trusted by families across America. Through the program, the first 100 library patrons to apply will receive access to the BRAVE+ subscription at no cost. Should community demand exceed initial capacity, Satilla Regional and BRAVE+ have expressed shared enthusiasm for expanding access to meet patron needs. “The Satilla Regional Library System has always endeavored to provide the community with a wide variety of quality materials. We are…
Mr. Daniel Ornelas, age 75, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, May 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia, following injuries sustained in a work-related accident. Daniel was born June 24, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Epifanio Ornelas and the late Maria Guadalulpe Juarez. He was a dedicated husband and father as well as a loving grandfather. He will long be remembered as a hardworking man. He worked for 23 years as a road construction worker for East Coast Asphalt Company, LLC, and would use his vacation time to work planting and…
By Van Yandell John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Watching a predator bird on the hunt is a sight to behold. Working in my yard, noticed was a large bird circling, hunting and watching. At first I thought it was an eagle but with binoculars, saw it was a red-tailed hawk. It was a very windy day for late April here in…