The GBI has arrested and charged Freddie Lee Granger Jr., age 68, of Ware County, with one count of Rape, one count of Aggravated Assault, one count of Malice Murder, and two counts of Felony Murder in connection with the 1984 rape and murder of 22-year-old Sandra Kaye Davis. On September 1, 1984, the Waycross Police Department discovered Davis’s body beside a home on Kollock Street in Waycross. She had been strangled. Waycross PD later requested the GBI to assist with the investigation. Through the years, the GBI and the Waycross Police Department remained committed to finding the truth behind…
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The Keep Douglas Beautiful (KDB) team brought sunshine—and a healthy dose of elbow grease—to The Preston at Douglas (formerly The Landings) senior living facility on West Gordon Street on Friday, March 27, 2026. With gloves on and sleeves rolled up, KDB volunteers installed four brand‑new community garden boxes, each filled with fresh vegetable plants ready to thrive. Once the boxes were in place, volunteers packed them with nutrient‑rich “Sunbelt Special” soil to give every plant the best possible start. By the end of the morning, the new gardens were filled with tomato, yellow squash, bell pepper, and cucumber plants. The…
CCA has brought a new coach on staff to help guide its brand new soccer program. Dana Moyle, a standout high school and college soccer player, is now a member of the CCA soccer coaching staff. Coach Moyle is a former multi-sport athlete with a strong background in soccer. She played all four years at Coffee High School (2004–2008), primarily at stopper and left back, before continuing her career at then-South Georgia College (2008–2009) as a left back and some midfield for the Tigers. Coach Moyle brings a passion for the game and a commitment to developing players both on…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 39 scholarships totaling $25,000 this semester to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills. These scholarships were made possible through the generosity of college supporters and will assist with tuition, fees, books, and other program-related expenses. The scholarships were merit-based, and applicants were required to complete an application and provide letters of support. The students awarded scholarships for the Spring Semester represent Wiregrass Tech’s Valdosta, Ben Hill-Irwin, Cook, and Coffee campuses, as well as online learners. The list below contains Coffee County students who received scholarships and includes each student’s name, the…
After being notified by Atkinson County deputies, officers from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Jerome Taft, a registered sex offender, for allegedly failing to comply with Georgia’s sex offender registry requirements. Agents from the Coffee County Sex Offender Unit determined Taft moved from his registered Douglas address to a residence in Atkinson County on March 22, 2026, without providing the required 72-hour prior notification to law enforcement. Taft was taken into custody on March 23, 2026, and transported to the Coffee County Jail. A warrant for Failure to Register Change of Address is being sought. Sheriff Fred Cole…
By Van Yandell Luke 11: 26-28 reads, “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” Wintertime in western Kentucky is about as unpredictable as anything can possibly be. Apparently the weather is somewhat of a joke in many places. I was in…
Mr. George Clifton Morgan, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. George was born December 28, 1938, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Eva Mae Varnadore Morgan and Acie Morgan. He was a man who wore many hats, he was a truck driver for many years for a number of companies including Williams Institutional Food, and he was also store manager for six years of Pic & Save. George was a man who loved to spend time with his family and friends, his grandchildren were…
The Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee and the City of Douglas invite all citizens to take part in the 2026 Greatest American Cleanup on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers will help beautify our community by picking up litter and debris along city streets. This is a perfect opportunity for clubs, organizations, churches, businesses, and individuals to give back, earn community service hours, and help keep Douglas beautiful. Participants should arrive at City Hall (302 S. Madison Avenue) between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM to register. After check‑in, volunteers will be assigned cleanup locations based on the…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 39 scholarships totaling $25,000 this semester to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills. These scholarships were made possible through the generosity of college supporters and will assist with tuition, fees, books, and other program-related expenses. The scholarships were merit-based, and applicants were required to complete an application and provide letters of support. The students awarded scholarships for the Spring Semester represent Wiregrass Tech’s Valdosta, Ben Hill-Irwin, Cook, and Coffee campuses, as well as online learners. Here are the Coffee County students, the scholarship they received, and their program of study: Amber…
On March 24, 2026, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office turned up the spin cycle on a pair of suspected shoplifters following a calculated retail theft at a Dollar General on Highway 158 East. With assistance from the public and a little investigative work, the suspects were identified as 40-year-old Tawanda Tucker and 44-year-old Amanda Nelson. According to investigators, the duo attempted to pull off what they likely thought was a spotless plan. Nelson reportedly kept the store clerk tied up in conversation, while Tucker went aisle to aisle loading a shopping cart with merchandise, including laundry detergent, air fresheners, and…