George Fletcher, age 73, of Broxton, GA passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at his home following an extended illness. George was born on August 31, 1952 to the late Gerald Fletcher Sr. and the late Doris Stone Fletcher. George farmed for many years then returned to school at East Central Tech and graduated with a HVAC degree. He worked in HVAC at Amercord for nineteen years. He returned to East Central Tech and taught HVAC for three and a half years. He ended his career at Husqvarna with twelve years in maintenance and HVAC before he retired. He…
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Make sure your child is ready for the 2026-2027 school year with a clean bill of health. The Coffee County Health Department will host a Back-to-School clinic on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. During this clinic, the health department will provide vaccines, along with hearing, vision, and dental screenings, to fulfill requirements for Georgia DPH Forms 3231 and 3300 for school attendance in Georgia. No appointment is necessary. The Coffee County Health Department (located at 1111 West Baker Highway in Douglas) is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District. Information regarding…
On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the City of Alma Police Department received a call in reference to a male lying in the yard unresponsive. Alma Police Officers responded to the location and determined the male was deceased upon arrival. Alma-Bacon County Crime Suppression Unit was called to investigate the death. Preliminary investigation determined that the victim, Willie Williams, 67, of Sanford, Fla., had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. After receiving many tips from the community, CSU was able to follow those leads that led to an arrest. CSU arrested and charged Danta Isaiah Knox, 18, of Alma, with felony murder,…
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of suspects connected to a fatal shooting that took place in Crisp County. At approximately 9:24 p.m., deputies were alerted to be on the lookout for a suspect vehicle believed to be traveling into Coffee County. During the search, deputies located a silver Chevrolet Malibu connected to the investigation and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit exceeding 100 miles per hour through Coffee and Jeff Davis counties. During the pursuit, the…
Mr. William Alfred Odell, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. William was born February 18, 1951, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late Charles Odell and the late Evelyn Frances Stapleton Odell. He was a quiet and reserved man, a devoted family man, wonderful husband, father, and provider. He was one of the original employees of Walmart Distribution Center #6010 in Douglas, Georgia, having been offered a job there while working for another company pouring the foundation for what would become the Walmart Distribution Center. He was a…
Mrs. Glinis Cumbass Carver, age 92, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2026, at Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home, in Ocilla, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Carver was born December 24, 1933, to the late Pearlie Cumbass and the late Missouri Ricketson Cumbass. She was married to the late Carlis Carver who passed away in 1973. She lived out her life as a widow, loving and caring for her children and grandchildren. She found great joy in working outside. She was a chicken farmer and loved working in her yard, growing flowers, and fishing. She…
The City of Douglas, Pilgrim’s, and other great sponsors will host the 2026 Freedom Fest celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at JC Adams Municipal Park – Jardine Stadium. The gates will open at 5 p.m., and stadium seating will be provided. Admission and parking are free. Families will love the free rides at the Rucker Family Kids Carnival, food and general vendors, and don’t miss the fireworks at dark! Food vendors include Backyard BBQ & Catering, Bennett’s Cool Treats, LA Twister Fun Cups, Paradise Island Cuisine, QT Treats, Super Dawg, Gracious Table Catering & More, Kona Ice of Lowndes,…
The GBI has arrested 11 people following “Operation Crimson Snow,” a joint drug investigation by the Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD), GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force (MGGTF), GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office (WMRDEO), Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), Clayton County Police Department (CCPD), Lovejoy Police Department (LPD), U.S. Marshal’s Service (USMS), and the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, following a 24-month investigation, Warner Robins PD SWAT, GBI Special Enforcement Team (SET), U.S.…
As Independence Day approaches, the City of Douglas is here to remind citizens to use caution during celebrations especially when it comes to using fireworks. Fireworks are allowed from 10 AM to 9 PM, with an extended window on July 3 and July 4 from 9 PM to 11:59 PM. The use of fireworks indoors is a definite NO, and it’s against the law to ignite them on roadways, near city/county properties, or within 100 yards of hospitals or nursing homes. Also, you must be at least 18 years old to buy, possess, or ignite fireworks. “We want everyone to…
When a Georgia Forestry Commission Ranger visited Clay Murray’s middle school to talk about careers, it sparked an interest that would shape his future. Today, Clay serves as a Ranger in Ware County, where he gets to do exactly what inspired him years ago — serve his community, operate heavy equipment, and fight wildfires. Growing up in a large family near the Okefenokee Swamp helped prepare him for life outdoors. Along the way, he developed a love for hunting deer and dove and learned how to safely navigate waterways shared with one of South Georgia’s most famous residents — the…