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A local man faces multiple felony charges following a string of recent thefts and unlawful vehicle entries. Coffee County Sheriff’s Office detectives were investigating these cases on Friday, April 1, when deputies observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the area where the crimes had occurred. A Coffee County deputy attempted to make contact with the vehicle in an effort to identify the occupants, and the vehicle fled the scene. The suspect vehicle crashed after a brief pursuit, and the driver fled on foot into a wooded area off Baker Hwy. near Clyde Kirkland Rd. During a search of the…

According to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Robert Page, 77 students received awards for outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, and community involvement. In addition, 23 individuals received Student Choice Awards. Recipients were students, faculty, campus safety, staff members and student clubs and events. SGSC students solely selected the recipients for these awards. Academic Awards 2021-2022: Waycross Campus, Monday, April 11, 2022 James Brewton Business Award – Hayden Worth, Denton, GA Dr. Ted C. Harris Award for Excellence in History – Hannah Gilleon, Blackshear, GA Dr. Pam Stille Quinn Award…

On Thursday, April 14, 2022 the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Sparky’s, a new restaurant in downtown Douglas next to the Martin Centre at 121 Ashley Street East. Sparky’s will serve a diverse menu with house and espresso coffees and teas, beer and wine, and excellent food seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30 am – 9:00 pm. Sparky’s is owned and operated by Austen Hutto along with another beloved downtown restaurant, Tip Top Deli. Why the name Sparky’s? You may be wondering. Well, there is a very special reason. Founder…

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Office and Quality of Life Task Force would like to encourage the residents of the city to keep their neighborhood clean and up to code in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Douglas. The task force will perform a sweep of Douglas, looking for eyesores, junk cars, overgrown lots, etc. in neighborhoods on Friday, April 29, 2022. Residents will receive a citation if they are in violation of any code ordinance. The Quality of Life Task Force was formed to concentrate on City Code Violations such as overgrown grass, trash containers not…

The Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) announces the following recent drug-related arrests: March 21 – The CCDU located and arrested Cameron Blake Spires, who was wanted on an active warrant for failing to appear in court on a previous charge of possession of methamphetamine. March 28 – Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Norman Bass, who was wanted on an active arrest warrant from another county. Bass refused to stop and led deputies on a brief chase. Bass eventually crashed his vehicle after striking a deputy’s patrol vehicle. He was arrested and charged…

Douglas will join other cities across Georgia celebrating the Georgia Municipal Association’s Georgia Cities Week during the week of April 24-30, 2022. The city will hold a variety of events throughout the week focusing on the 2022 theme, “Georgia Cities Connecting for Success”. “We’re very proud of our city and the services we provide that make it attractive to residents and visitors,” said Mayor Tony Paulk. “Cities provide the services and infrastructure to help businesses grow and set the stage for events where families and individuals can gather as a community.” To kickoff events for Georgia…

Mrs. Mary Helen Joyner, age 68 of Pearson, passed away, Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Memorial Satilla Health Center in Waycross, Ga. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Dereck Tanner and wife, Patricia of Pearson, Ga. Shane Tanner and wife, Stacey of Blackshear, Ga. Joseph Tanner of Pearson, Ga. 4 Brothers: Jesse Mancil of Pearson, Ga. John Mancil of Pearson, Ga. Ray Tanner of Douglas, Ga. Donald Tanner of Douglas, Ga. 3 Sisters: Susan Spivey of Pearson, Ga. Patricia Tanner of Douglas, Ga. Brenda Tanner of Douglas, Ga. 6 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren along with several…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Donald Hutchison, Jr. age 50, of Nicholls who passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Visitation will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services 2760 US Hwy 441 South Douglas, Georgia 31535. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will be in the Tanner Cemetery 297 Paul Cady Road Douglas, Georgia 31535. Mr. Hutchison was the son of the late Donald Hutchinson,…

Mr. Gregory Neil Maye, age 48 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Maye was born November 3, 1973 to Norma Jean Ricketson Maye and the late Richard Thornton. He was preceded in death by several of his beloved AA members. Mr. Maye, a native of Albany, GA, was the manager of New Hope Recovery. Survivors include: Mother: Norma Jean Ricketson Maye of Nicholls, GA 1 Brother: Joe Maye of Nicholls, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins The…

Mr. James Y. “J. Y.” Day, Jr. age 85 of Douglas, GA passed away early Monday morning, April 11, 2022 at Lakeside Senior Care following an extended illness. Mr. Day was born July 3, 1936 to the late James Y. Day, Sr. and the late Geanie Jowers Day. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 Brothers: Elmer Day, Tully Day and Jeray Day; and 2 Sisters: Geraldine Moore and Floye Vickers. Mr. Day, a native of Coffee County, was a retired self-employed diesel mechanic. He attended Sanctuary on Waldroup Avenue. He was also a…