Marcia Alaine Lightsey Vaughn, 59, of Villa Rica, formerly of Coffee County, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1966, the daughter of the late Billy Lightsey and the late Ora Lee Pate Lightsey. Marcia was a devoted wife, mother, granny, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life to the care and happiness of those around her. Family was her greatest gift. The love she held for her family was immeasurable, and she took great pride in being a good Granny, nurturing her…
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Mrs. JoAnn Mancil Grantham, age 82, of Rossville, Georgia, formerly of Coffee County, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, January 26, 2026, at her residence following a lengthy decline in health. Mrs. Grantham was born August 20, 1943, in Coffee County to the late Noah Mancil, Sr. and the late Florence Newbern Mancil. She worked in retail sales for many years, but her most rewarding occupation was homemaker for her late husband, Vince Grantham, and raising her family. She attended West Ward Church of God prior to moving away from Coffee County. Along with her husband and parents, Mrs. Grantham was…
Mr. James Daniel “Danny” Worth, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, January 26, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Danny was born May 5, 1958, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Talmadge Worth and the late Madeline Corbitt Worth. His career was in the automotive service industry where he spent many years maintaining trucks for Walmart, Coca Cola, and Southern Propane, just to name a few. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who found great joy in time spent with his family. He was married to the love of his life, the late Mrs. Bonnie Chaney…
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harper Crabb, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 24, 2026, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Liz, as she was affectionately known by friends, was born September 17, 1948, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late David J. “D.J.” Harper and the late Mary Vining Harper. She was a medical transcriptionist at Coffee Regional Medical Center, in Douglas, Georgia, for many years and was of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, Liz was preceded in death by 2 sisters-in-law, Valerie Harper and Bessie Harper; two brothers and their wives, Thurston and Sue…
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Elsy Stefany Sanchez Lopez following an investigation into identity theft and forgery. Investigators determined that Lopez used fraudulent identification documents, including another individual’s Social Security card and identification, to obtain employment at local businesses between 2025 and 2026. The investigation revealed the use of multiple false identities. Once the fraudulent documentation was confirmed, the suspect was terminated from employment. As a result of the investigation, Lopez has been charged with two counts of identity theft and two counts of forgery. “This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal information and verifying identity during employment processes,”…
The Douglas Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of its newest apparatus – a Fouts Mini-Pumper Fire Rescue Truck. This advanced unit is designed to improve response times and provide greater flexibility for a wide range of emergency situations. The Fouts Mini-Pumper combines the power of a traditional pumper with the agility of a smaller, more maneuverable vehicle. The truck features a high-capacity pump and water tank for rapid fire suppression, compact design for navigating tight streets and off-road areas, and rescue-ready configuration, equipped with essential tools for vehicle extrication, medical emergencies, and technical rescues. The addition of…
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce joined community members, friends, family, and local leaders on Thursday, January 22, 2026, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Alice & Co., with their new location being 327 Peterson Avenue South in downtown Douglas. Alice & Co. is a locally owned flower shop offering wedding florals, sympathy arrangements, everyday bouquets, plants, and flowers for life’s special moments — big and small. The shop also provides florals for proms, homecomings, and celebrations throughout the year. The ribbon cutting event featured a strong community turnout, a flower bar welcoming guests into the new space, and…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment dropped across Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in December. “In December, more Georgians were working and unemployment dropped across every area in the state,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Looking ahead in 2026, we remain committed to creating pathways to in-demand careers, supporting businesses with the talent they need, and making sure every Georgian can turn these employment gains into meaningful opportunity.” Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:Atlanta Regional Commission Central Savannah River Coastal Georgia Georgia Mountains Heart of Georgia Middle Georgia Northeast Georgia Northwest Georgia River Valley Southern Georgia Southwest Georgia…
A Coffee High School student will participate in a highly competitive civic education and leadership development program after earning a 2026 Bill of Rights Institute Student Fellowship. Dominic Mimbang, a resident of Douglas, was one of just twenty students from across the United States selected to join the Student Fellowship program, an elite six-month educational opportunity that helps high school students develop as leaders and learn skills necessary for building civil society. The Bill of Rights Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops market-leading civics and history resources and programs for teachers and students nationwide. Through the Institute’s Student…
Mrs. Grace Carver Collins, Age 88, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a recent illness. Mrs. Collins, a native of Coffee County, was born October 9, 1937, to the late Alfred Carver and the late Velma Young Carver. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in time spent with her family. She was a devoted wife and helpmate to her late husband, Russell Collins, who she shared 65 years of marriage prior to his passing last year. She was always ready for a shopping…