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Lenora Cooper Simmons, age 90, of West Green, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Simmons was born on July 23, 1932, in West Green, GA to Jart U. Cooper and Mamie Sapp Cooper. Survivors include: Son, Tony M (Ramona) Simmons of West Green, GA, Son, Terrell (Harriet) Simmons of Denton, GA, Daughter, Lisa Ann (Jamie) Lombardi of West Green, GA, Grandchildren, Tonya M. Simmons, Antonia L. (Cory) Nipper, Sarah (Cody) Simmons Mikell, Great-Grandchildren, Kensley Day, Michael Day, Maggie Mikell, and Justice Smith. She is also survived…

Dorothy (Bradley) Patterson, 91, of Orange Park, FL went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2022. She was born in Florida when her parents (who were sharecropper farmers) went to Avon Park to work temporarily at the orange juice plant. Dorothy was raised in the rural community of Wilsonville of Coffee County, Georgia and graduated from Nicholls High School. At the age of 16 she moved to Jacksonville Florida with a few of her cousins; and worked as a nanny while attending Massey Business College. Later, Dorothy worked as a secretary for George C. Aucher Company. She…

Michael Brandon Brainard, age 28, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Mr. Brainard was born on August 12, 1994, in Bibb County, GA to James Arthur Brainard and Sherry Renee Stone Brainard. Survivors include; Daughter: Kyleigh Brainard, Father: James Brainard (Lisa) of Nevada, Mother: Renee Brainard of Macon, GA, Sister: Tiffany Renee Carr (Brandon) of Macon, GA, Two Brothers: Joshua Crumpton (Amanda) of Macon, GA, Kenji Brainard of Nevada, Aunt: Marie Brainard, Grandparents: Michael and Kim Brainard of Warner Robins, GA and several Nieces, Nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends…

Daniel Allen Guernsey, age 50, of Coffee County, GA, was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. The GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into Guernsey’s online activity after receiving a cybertip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the possible online possession of child sexual abuse material. This investigation led to a search of Guernsey’s electronic devices and his subsequent arrest on November 14, 2022. The GBI CEACC unit was aided in the arrest of…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of Jason Seacrist to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the GBI’s Region 4 Field Office in Douglas, Georgia. Jessica Hamilton has also been promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) at the same office. SAC Seacrist will be responsible for supervision of the staff assigned to this regional field office that conducts criminal investigations within an 11-county area of operations. SAC Seacrist began his law enforcement career with the GBI in 2011. SAC Seacrist has held assignments with the GBI as a Special Agent at the…

Five individuals who contributed greatly to recreational aviation, including one man from Douglas, were honored on November 10 as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame during a ceremony and dinner at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 2022 inductees include: · EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Budd Davisson of Phoenix, Arizona · International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame: Maurice Hunter “Pappy” Spinks (posthumous) · Warbirds of America Hall of Fame: Tom Reilly of Douglas, Georgia · Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Forrest Lovley of Jordan, Minnesota · EAA Ultralights Hall…

A South Georgia man who participated in a widespread drug-trafficking conspiracy and two former state prison guards who smuggled drugs behind bars are among the final defendants sentenced to federal prison as a major meth-distribution prosecution comes to a close. Alexander Reyes Tyson, 45, of Douglas, Ga., was sentenced to 28 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, Methamphetamine; Idalis Qua Dazia Harrell, 26, of Douglas, a former guard at Coffee County Correctional Facility, was sentenced to 30 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to Conspiracy…

Farms and cities. Farmers and consumers. It’s an interdependent relationship. People need food, clothing and shelter. Farmers grow our food and fiber and raise timber for our homes. Farmers need the food companies that buy their crops and turn them into nutritious food products. We all depend on truck drivers and railroad workers to get the fresh farm commodities and finished food products to our grocery store shelves. As the holidays draw near, Coffee County Farm Bureau invites you to celebrate this relationship by observing Farm-City Week Nov. 16-23. Farm-City Week highlights the relationship between Georgia…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is one of several technical colleges in Georgia that will participate in phase II funded by the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the Georgia AI Manufacturing (GA-AIM) coalition. This grant will address the ongoing systemic U.S. supply chain challenges through industry-driven workforce training, incubation and innovation, and strategic alignment among coalition members and industry partners. As part of the GA-AIM consortium, Project 2A: Technical Workforce Development (TWD) will establish an AI manufacturing technologies workforce talent pipeline to support the growth of well-paying jobs for Georgians in diverse and rural communities. The Technical College System…

Naef Carver, age 45, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Mr. Carver was born on December 14, 1976, in Coffee County, GA to James Walter Carver and Terri Bailey Macy. Survivors include; Wife: Amber Carver of Ambrose, GA, Two Sons: Dylan Carver of Ambrose, GA and Dawton Carver of Ambrose, GA, Daughter: Baylee Carver of Ambrose, GA, Sister: Niki Carver of Douglas, GA, Mother: Terri Macy, Father: J.W. Carver (Myra) and several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:00PM at Unity Ministry Church with Rev.…