- Chamber workshop: More Than Marketing—Leveling the Playing Field with AI
- Sunday night domestic incident leads to jail time
- Deputy stops two burglary suspects in Kia van, one arrested and one escapes
- Eastman man remains in jail after being charged with possession of meth during traffic stop
- County hears from citizens who oppose poultry farm, awards Bud Hutcheson/Chaney Road project, approves Sunday sales referendum
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Mr. Larry Fletcher Brannon, age 76, of Marietta, GA passed away Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Marietta, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Brannon was born November 27, 1946 to the late James B. Brannon and the late Edna Earl Peebles Brannon. Other than his parents. He was preceded in death by 1 sister: Mary Catherine Brannon and 1 Brother: James Albert Brannon. Mr. Brannon was born in Union Springs, AL. He was retired from Tifton Building Systems. He was also a veteran of the United States Army having served…
Mr. Larry Fletcher Brannon, age 76, of Marietta, GA passed away Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Marietta, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Brannon was born November 27, 1946 to the late James B. Brannon and the late Edna Earl Peebles Brannon. Other than his parents. He was preceded in death by 1 sister: Mary Catherine Brannon and 1 Brother: James Albert Brannon. Mr. Brannon was born in Union Springs, AL. He was retired from Tifton Building Systems. He was also a veteran of the United States Army having served…
Rev. Charles Williams, age 84 of Pearson, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023 from injuries received in an auto accident. Rev. Williams was born April 25, 1938 to the late Audie J. Williams and the late Mary Leona Youmans Williams. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Regina Hersey Williams and a brother, Donald Williams. Rev. Williams, a native of Atkinson County, had been a minister at Wesley Chapel Church for many years. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Timothy Williams and wife Penny of Pearson, GA …
Rev. Charles Williams, age 84 of Pearson, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023 from injuries received in an auto accident. Rev. Williams was born April 25, 1938 to the late Audie J. Williams and the late Mary Leona Youmans Williams. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Regina Hersey Williams and a brother, Donald Williams. Rev. Williams, a native of Atkinson County, had been a minister at Wesley Chapel Church for many years. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Timothy Williams and wife Penny of Pearson, GA …
Mr. Melvin Johns, age 66 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2023 at U. F. Health in Jacksonville, FL from injuries received in an auto accident. Mr. Johns was born July 26, 1956 to the late Albert Lee Johns and the late Hazel Chaney Johns. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Son, Jeremy Johns, 2 Siblings, Jo Ann Hilliard and David Johns. Mr. Johns, a native of Douglas, had worked at the hatchery at Golden Poultry Farms for a number of years. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist…
Mr. Melvin Johns, age 66 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2023 at U. F. Health in Jacksonville, FL from injuries received in an auto accident. Mr. Johns was born July 26, 1956 to the late Albert Lee Johns and the late Hazel Chaney Johns. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Son, Jeremy Johns, 2 Siblings, Jo Ann Hilliard and David Johns. Mr. Johns, a native of Douglas, had worked at the hatchery at Golden Poultry Farms for a number of years. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist…
Mr. Lee Roy Wright, age 85 of Douglas, passed away early Friday morning, January 13, 2023 at Vista Park following an extended illness. Mr. Wright was born June 14, 1937 to the late John Fate Wright and the late Bessie Sears Wright. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Randall Wright and LaGrant Wright. Mr. Wright, a native of Atkinson County, had been self-employed as a bulldozer and excavator operator for many years . He attended Tanner Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife: Bobbie Grantham Wright of Douglas,…
Mr. Lee Roy Wright, age 85 of Douglas, passed away early Friday morning, January 13, 2023 at Vista Park following an extended illness. Mr. Wright was born June 14, 1937 to the late John Fate Wright and the late Bessie Sears Wright. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Randall Wright and LaGrant Wright. Mr. Wright, a native of Atkinson County, had been self-employed as a bulldozer and excavator operator for many years . He attended Tanner Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife: Bobbie Grantham Wright of Douglas,…
A 44-year-old man is now in jail on drug possession charges after a Coffee County deputy and K-9 deputy found suspected methamphetamine in his possession. A Coffee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy reported that earlier this month, around 9:26 a.m., a county deputy made a traffic stop on Landfill Road, close to Meadowbrook Lane. The K-9 deputy stated that the stop was conducted after they received a “suspicious person call” on Landfill Road describing the suspect. During the investigation, a search was conducted, and the suspect, identified as Arthur Christopher Hutto of Douglas was found to be…
A 44-year-old man is now in jail on drug possession charges after a Coffee County deputy and K-9 deputy found suspected methamphetamine in his possession. A Coffee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy reported that earlier this month, around 9:26 a.m., a county deputy made a traffic stop on Landfill Road, close to Meadowbrook Lane. The K-9 deputy stated that the stop was conducted after they received a “suspicious person call” on Landfill Road describing the suspect. During the investigation, a search was conducted, and the suspect, identified as Arthur Christopher Hutto of Douglas was found to be…