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Wild Adventures Theme Park is hiring 300 new team members for the summer season and is looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with others and want to be part of a team that creates unforgettable guest experiences. Two upcoming hiring events in April will give interested applicants a chance to learn more and apply in person. From students looking for their first job to retirees interested in part-time work to adults exploring new opportunities, Wild Adventures offers a place to learn new skills, meet new people, and make a difference in the lives of guests every day. “A job…

Sandra Montez Steedley, age 54 of Douglas, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her residence. Sandra was born April 1, 1971 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Wilda Lowe Raulerson and the late Alford Lowe. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Hobby and a nephew, Leon Maclin. Sandra worked for over twenty years as a photographer for Wal-Mart Corporation. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and she was in her element when she had all her family around her. Sandra enjoyed being outside, fishing, and swimming. She was of the…

On the evening of April 13, 2025, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a physical altercation between John Ashford and Cody Elijah Edge at a residence on Old Waycross Highway. According to statements obtained on scene, both individuals had been drinking throughout the day when a verbal exchange escalated into a physical confrontation. Each party alleged the other was the aggressor. At least one claimed a threat involving a firearm, though witnesses never saw a weapon. Due to conflicting accounts and both individuals admitting to mutual combat while under the influence of alcohol, both were charged…

A multiagency operation in Enigma led the arrests of two individuals on drug trafficking charges. Specifically, officers and agents believe the suspects were trafficking fentanyl in South Georgia. On April 10, 2025, agents with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint undercover operation inside Berrien County with the assistance with law enforcement partners from the United States Postal Service Federal Inspectors Office, Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nashville Police Department. The operation consisted of serving a valid search warrant at a residence located in Enigma known for receiving and distributing dangerous illegal narcotics. During the operation agents…

The Coffee High Trojans traveled to Moultrie to compete in the last regular meet of the season. The Colquitt County Packers hosted Brooks County, Coffee High School, Lowndes County, and Thomasville. Both teams finished fourth in the point standings. Kaloni Styles and Kahariyona White have now run the last two meets under 16 seconds and posted new personal records. Styles broke the Coffee High School 100 meter hurdle record that Jazmine Woods made May 5, 2016 (15.46 seconds). Styles improved the record to 15.30 seconds for second place. She also notched a fourth place finish in the 300 meter hurdles…

The week of April 14-18 is designated as Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week. The dedicated staff of the City of Douglas Animal Control play a vital role in the community by enforcing animal control laws, protecting the public from diseases such as rabies, rescuing vulnerable animals that have suffered from abuse and neglect, and educating the community about responsible pet and animal care. The Animal Control Division of the Community Development Department plays an essential role in our community by educating the public about animal control ordinances. This includes promoting the proper care of pets, enforcing Douglas’ Animal…

Mrs. Anita Kay Riggins Hickey, age 58, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia following a brief illness. Anita was born, September 6, 1966 in Douglas, Georgia to Larry J. Riggins and The late Colleen Harper. She was a Development Review Coordinator for Nassau County, Florida. Anita is survived by her husband, Robert Hickey of Fernandina Beach, Florida; 3 children: Amber Debroski of Savannah, Georgia, Kaylee Lipo of Eulee, Florida, Bran Debroski of Fernandina, Florida; 2 sisters: Darlene Barlow of Pearson, Georgia, Nancy Riggins of Millan, Georgia; 2 brothers:…

Mr. Julian Lee “Bo” Worth, Jr., age 75, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, April 10, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Bo was born February 22, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Julian Lee Worth, Sr. and the late Doris Arlene Norris Worth. He proudly served 4 years in the United States Army before joining as a partner with his father in Taylor Rentals. Julian went on to make a 22 year career as a maintenance technician for Elixir Industries. Bo was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a tried and…

Ms. Sarah Polly Hyder Harrell, age 73 of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2025 at her daughter’s residence in Broxton, GA following a short illness. Sarah was born August 9, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC to Betty Elizabeth Bishop and was reared by her step-father Otis Hyder. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Lee Harrell, Sr. Ms. Harrell worked for many years at H & R Block preparing income tax returns. She was a dedicated member of First Congregational Christian Church. She is survived by, one son Donald Lee Harrell, Jr. of Nashville, GA; 1…

Mr. Wayne Moore, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025 at his residence following a period of declining health. Wayne was born October 22, 1947 in Booneville, Mississippi, to the late Roscoe Leslie Moore and the late Rosie Lou Bertha Flanagan Moore. He made his career in the timber industry as a logger and a mechanic. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather who enjoyed a good cup of coffee, strawberry milkshakes and watching western movies. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. Wayne is survived by 6 children: Harriett Gonzalez…