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Sherry Ann Griffin Stevens, age 77, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Stevens was born on April 20, 1945, in Coffee County, Georgia, to the late Hubert Lee Griffin and Dessie Maude Mullis Griffin. Survivors include: Son, Richard (Jeanna) Stevens of Ambrose, GA, Son, Michael Stevens of Ambrose, GA, Grandchildren, Matthew (Kristen) Stevens of West Mansfield, OH, Christopher Stevens of Marysville, OH, Brent Stevens of Douglas, GA, Brian Stevens of Douglas, GA. She was also survived by several Nieces and Nephews, and several great-grandchildren She was preceded…

Dorothy Mae Register, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Memorial University Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following a brief illness. Mrs. Register was born on April 17, 1953, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Dorsey Burch and Helen Roland Burch. Survivors include: Brother, Danny Burch of Douglas, GA, and Several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father, Dorsey Burch; Mother; Helen Roland Burch; and her Husband; Wayne Register. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 4:00pm, at the Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Lonnie…

Ms. Junell Worth, age 86, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. Ms. Worth was born on May 12, 1935, in Coffee County, GA, to the late Tharpe Worth and Ava Lott Worth. She was been a teacher in Coffee County for 50 years having taught at the Hebron School, Satilla School, and Citizens Christian Academy. She loved teaching and would often incorporate her love for art into her classrooms. She had a love for her students that carried on through her entire life. She considered each child she taught one of her…

Jimmy Lynn Burch, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Burch was born on January 23, 1953, in Douglas, GA to the late Leon Burch and the late Aline Merritt Burch. He is survived by his Son; James Lawrence Burch of Montgomery, Texas, Brother; Wendell and wife Fran Burch of McKinney, TX, , Former Spouse; Brenda Hensley Burch Childers of Montgomery, Texas, and Niece and Nephew Becky and Brian Burch of McKinney, Texas. Jimmy attended South Georgia College and was also a musician throughout his life. He was a passionate pianist and…

2022 8 and Under Softball BULLDOGS 3-0 JUSTICE ENTERPRISE 1-2 SEMINOLES 0-2 2022 10 and Under Softball BULLDOGS 3-0 JACKETS 2-1 SEMINOLES 1-2 SOONERS 0-3 2022 8 and Under Baseball GRIFFIN WAREHOUSE 4-0 MARLINS 4-0 DODGERS 3-1 BRAVES 3-1 RED SOX 3-2 GIANTS 2-3 AMERICAN LEGION POST 515 1-3 ORIOLES 1-3 YANKEES 1-5 WHITE SOX 0-4 2022 10 and Under Baseball DODGERS 5-0 ROCKIES 3-2 CUBS 3-2 YANKEES 3-2 RED SOX 2-2 BRAVES 1-4 WHITE SOX 0-5

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is offering Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician technical certificate of credit on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. This certificate can be completed in only 10 weeks during this summer semester. The Automotive classes will be offered Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. New students are being accepted for Summer Semester, and classes begin on May 16. This certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform basic automotive electrical procedures such as diagnosing electrical problems, test circuits, and using various diagnostic tools to find and repair wiring concerns. Graduates from this certificate program can get hired…

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Division would like to remind individuals that a permit is required to have a yard sale within the city limits. Yard Sale Permits are $5.00 and can be obtained at the City of Douglas Customer Service office located at 800 S. Peterson Avenue. “With the spring weather, we are seeing an increased number of yard sales within the City of Douglas,” says Rodger Goddard, City Marshal. “We want to remind people to obtain a permit before hosting a yard or garage sale to avoid a citation.” The Code Enforcement Division is preparing…

Republican George Woods announced his candidacy for State Senate District 13 on Monday, March 7, 2022. District 13 includes of all Lee, Worth, Crisp, Turner, Tift, Berrien, Ben Hill, Irwin Counties, and the west half of Coffee County George Woods was born and raised in South Georgia. He was brought up in the church, and plans to carry his conservative beliefs as well as his Christian beliefs with him to Atlanta. He was born the son of the late George Piney Woods and Peggy Martin, and is the brother to Cindy Woods Vardeman and the late Dawn Woods McCullough.…

Here are the results from Coffee High’s recent track meet at Richmond Hill: Senior Chris Stafford continued his successful year 3 personal records and breaking his own school record in the triple jump. Stafford cleared 47 feet and 11.50 inches in the triple jump. He cleared 22 feet and 6.75 inches in the long jump for a second place finish. His third personal record was in the 300 meters hurdles with a time of 41.89 seconds for a third place finish. Junior Kate Merritt also set a new record for herself in the 1600 meter run improving her time to…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one man in late March on charges of armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a vehicle pursuit that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. Around 11:20 p.m. on March 23, officers with the Broxton Police Dept. observed a vehicle matching the description of one that was involved in an armed robbery that had just occurred in the area of Haley Circle. Broxton police initiated a traffic stop, which resulted in a high-speed pursuit that began in Broxton and ended in the 2100 block of U.S. Hwy. 441 South…