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The Jeff Davis County Superior Court unsealed indictments leading to the arrest of several individuals involved in crimes of conspiracy, possession of dangerous drugs and firearms violations. Leading up to the operation, drug investigators concentrated on drug patrol in Jeff Davis County and cuffed some unsuspecting suspects. On December 6, 2022, the Jeff Davis K-9 unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, canine Zeta was deployed and detected the odor of narcotics. While speaking to the driver, a bag of suspected cocaine fell out of his hat. The…

Mr. Donnie James Rush, age 77 of West Green, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Rush was born December 10, 1945 to the late Lester Burch Rush and the late Sudie Stewart Rush. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Siblings: Jonny Lindley, Zeke Buchanan and Ronnie Rush. Mr. Rush, a native of Glenwood, SC, was self-employed as an auto mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: 7 Children: Robert Nathan Rush of Ninety-Six, SC …

Mr. Donnie James Rush, age 77 of West Green, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Rush was born December 10, 1945 to the late Lester Burch Rush and the late Sudie Stewart Rush. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Siblings: Jonny Lindley, Zeke Buchanan and Ronnie Rush. Mr. Rush, a native of Glenwood, SC, was self-employed as an auto mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: 7 Children: Robert Nathan Rush of Ninety-Six, SC …

Merline B. Minix, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Mrs. Minix was born on December 19, 1931 in Coffee County, GA to Leon Batten and Cora Lee Douglas Batten. Survivors include; Husband: James Minix of Douglas, GA, Two Daughters: Patricia Spivey (David) of Axson, GA, Teresa Vaughn (Tim) of Douglas, GA, Eight Grandchildren: Dawn Moore (Keith) of Douglas, GA, Amber Purcell (Charlie) of Douglas, GA, Brittany Disharoon (Rick) of Axson, GA, Patrick Spivey (Haylie) of Axson, GA, Jamie Vaughn (Marti) of Douglas, GA, Courtney Vickers (Michael) of Ambrose, GA, Zachary Vaughn (Kayla)…

Merline B. Minix, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Mrs. Minix was born on December 19, 1931 in Coffee County, GA to Leon Batten and Cora Lee Douglas Batten. Survivors include; Husband: James Minix of Douglas, GA, Two Daughters: Patricia Spivey (David) of Axson, GA, Teresa Vaughn (Tim) of Douglas, GA, Eight Grandchildren: Dawn Moore (Keith) of Douglas, GA, Amber Purcell (Charlie) of Douglas, GA, Brittany Disharoon (Rick) of Axson, GA, Patrick Spivey (Haylie) of Axson, GA, Jamie Vaughn (Marti) of Douglas, GA, Courtney Vickers (Michael) of Ambrose, GA, Zachary Vaughn (Kayla)…

Cleveland “Cleve” Ragsdale, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Mr. Ragsdale was born on January 7, 1947, in Coffee County, GA to William Comer Ragsdale and Jewell Vandiviere Ragsdale. Survivors include; Wife: Emily Hunter Ragsdale of Douglas, GA, Three Daughters: Amanda Scholten (Joel) of Broxton, GA, Suzanne Harper (Berry) of Douglas, GA, April Crawford (Lance) of Broxton, GA, Son: Cleveland “ Clevey” Ragsdale II (Heidi) of Garner, Iowa, Thirteen Grandchildren: Anna Grace Scholten, Bryce Scholten, Karsyn Scholten, Nash Harper, Cali Harper, Ensley Crawford, Caroline Crawford, Cohen Crawford, Lundie Crawford, Josie Ragsdale, Savannah Ragsdale,…

Cleveland “Cleve” Ragsdale, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Mr. Ragsdale was born on January 7, 1947, in Coffee County, GA to William Comer Ragsdale and Jewell Vandiviere Ragsdale. Survivors include; Wife: Emily Hunter Ragsdale of Douglas, GA, Three Daughters: Amanda Scholten (Joel) of Broxton, GA, Suzanne Harper (Berry) of Douglas, GA, April Crawford (Lance) of Broxton, GA, Son: Cleveland “ Clevey” Ragsdale II (Heidi) of Garner, Iowa, Thirteen Grandchildren: Anna Grace Scholten, Bryce Scholten, Karsyn Scholten, Nash Harper, Cali Harper, Ensley Crawford, Caroline Crawford, Cohen Crawford, Lundie Crawford, Josie Ragsdale, Savannah Ragsdale,…

The nursing program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recently honored its top graduates at the 2022 fall semester pinning ceremony. Raegan Clack from Leesburg received the South Georgia Medical Center Dedication to Nursing award, and Janeth Ovalle from Douglas received the Clinical Excellence award presented by Tift Regional Medical Center. Montana Goodman from Fitzgerald received the Academic Excellence award, presented by Colquitt Regional Medical Center, and Morgan Thomas from Leesburg received the Phoebe Putney Clinical Excellence award. Rebecca Butler from Hazlehurst, Auryelle Wade from Bainbridge, and Leah Shoniker from Tifton received the Lisa Purvis…

The nursing program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recently honored its top graduates at the 2022 fall semester pinning ceremony. Raegan Clack from Leesburg received the South Georgia Medical Center Dedication to Nursing award, and Janeth Ovalle from Douglas received the Clinical Excellence award presented by Tift Regional Medical Center. Montana Goodman from Fitzgerald received the Academic Excellence award, presented by Colquitt Regional Medical Center, and Morgan Thomas from Leesburg received the Phoebe Putney Clinical Excellence award. Rebecca Butler from Hazlehurst, Auryelle Wade from Bainbridge, and Leah Shoniker from Tifton received the Lisa Purvis…

Over the next several days, as Coffee County experiences unusually cold temperatures, here are a few tips that improve your chances of protecting your plumbing. These aren’t fool-proof but they will go a long way toward protecting the integrity of your pipes during this winter storm. 1. COVER YOUR EXPOSED OUTSIDE PIPES WITH BLANKET OR STRUCTURES. Remember this only helps protect the pipes from wind. When the temperature drops below 32 degrees, the water inside the pipes may still freeze even though you had pipes covered. Do not have a false sense of security that simply covering your…