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Mark Judah Meeks, age 71, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Meeks was born on August 26, 1950, in Douglas, GA, to Mark Daniel Meeks and Annie Eliza Knowles Meeks. Survivors include: Wife, Debra Meeks of Broxton, GA, Two Daughters, Betty Meeks of Douglas, GA, Deanna (John Bowen) Meeks of Broxton, GA, Son, Michael (Carmon Anthony) Meeks of Douglas, GA, Five-Grandchildren, Luke (Ariadne) Spruce of Henderson, NC, Sarah (Johnny) Spruce of Douglas, GA, Tiffany (Corey) Spruce of Douglas, GA, Andrew Anthony of Douglas, GA, Kaylyn McKinnon of Broxton,…

Brother & Sister, Melody and Vaylor Trucks-fronted Allman Family Tribute currently taking their place among the finest bands influenced from that era, are on tour this Spring and Summer, with a local performance at The Martin Centre Preservation Company, 109 E. Ashley St., Saturday, May 21. Show: 7:00pm. Tickets: $20.00. Info: (912) 389-6332 or visit http://themartincentre.org/ Besides Melody and Vaylor, Brother and Sister are Eric Sanders (The Yeti Trio, Col. Bruce Hampton), Garrett Dawson (Butch Trucks and the Freight Train, The Bird Tribe), Willis Gore (Bonnie Blue, The Melody Trucks Band), and Matt Stallard (Chris Duarte Group). Their set at Suwannee featured a tribute…

Four Trojans represented Coffee High at the state track meet in Columbus: Kate Merritt, Chris Stafford, Nevin Swanson and Will Bagwell. The meet only has sixteen representatives for each classification for each event. Since 2012, Coffee High has had 20 individuals to represent in 45 events. For the second year, boys and girls scored points at the meet. Chris Stafford scored four points for the boys team and Kate Merritt scored one point for the girls. Senior Chris Stafford placed 5th in the triple jump clearing 44 feet and 9 inches. He also jumped 20 feet…

Dr. Justin Peterson, a board-certified OB/GYN with CRH Women’s Center in Douglas, Georgia, returned with his family to his Alma Mater, Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, to present a welcome address to this year’s graduating class as they were inducted to the Alumni Association. The ceremony conferred 172 candidates for degrees from the Mercer University School of Medicine across their campuses in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus. Andy Miller, CEO and editor of Georgia Health News, presented the commencement address, followed by Dr. Justin Peterson welcoming the graduates to the Alumni Association. Dr. Peterson…

The Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee held its first Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Approximately 50 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help pick up litter and collect tires in the city. “We were so excited to see how many came and supported our event,” says Keep Douglas Beautiful Board President Dinitra Williams. “We had a great event and hope to have more events once it cools off a little in the Fall.” Four groups journeyed to areas in Ward 3 and collected over 100 bags of trash. ESG Operations and Keep Douglas Beautiful…

The supplier to a Telfair County drug trafficking ring was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and other illegal drugs in south Georgia. James Lamount Graham, 49, of Jacksonville, Ga., was sentenced to 170 months in prison, with no parole in the federal system, for his role in a significant drug trafficking conspiracy, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood also fined Graham $5,000 and ordered him to serve five years of supervised release after completion of his prison term.…

A Coffee County man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after admitting he shared images of child sexual exploitation. Clarence Eugene Barr, 33, of Broxton, Ga., was sentenced to 150 months in prison after pleading guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker also ordered Barr to register as a sex offender and to serve 10 years of supervised release after completion of his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system. “Sharing…

Sentencing continues for defendants who were charged in Operation Sandy Bottom, a case that swept through Coffee County and nabbed nearly 50 defendants. In the last week of April, six more defendants and their attorneys appeared in front of the judge to learn their fate. The following sentences were handed down by the federal judge: Anthony Qashawn Killiebrew, a/k/a, “Luk”, of Douglas, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for his role under the direction of the conspiracy leadership. This sentence will run consecutive to any state charges and probation time that is…

City of Douglas Mayor, Tony Paulk, joined Coffee Regional Medical Center CEO, Vicki Lewis, and caregivers on the front lawn of Coffee Regional to present a proclamation recognizing May as National Nurse’s Month with the theme “You Make a Difference” to celebrate the bravery and contributions to the health and safety of our community. National Nurse’s Month will be observed to thank nurses for their many contributions to the health and wellbeing of residents in our region, with special recognition of their valiant efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Paulk also signed a proclamation on the Coffee Regional Medical Center…

Mr. Timothy W. “Tim” Mixon, age 58 of Willacoochee, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife of 31 years: Evie Mixon of Willacoochee, Ga. 2 Daughters: Janie Mixon and Kacey of Willacoochee, Ga.Jennifer Thomas and husband Antwan of Willacoochee, Ga. 2 Brothers: Jerry Mixon and wife Brenda of Willacoochee, Ga.Carol Mixon and wife Ruby of Milledgeville, Ga. 4 Grandchildren: Raymond Mitchell, Markus Mitchell, Tylin Thomas, and Alyviah Mixon. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Mixon will be held on…