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Rene Santos, age 55, of Douglas, Georgia entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Santo was born on November 3, 1966 in Mexico and is the son of Augustina Saleron and the late Lorengo Santos. Mr. Santos was a caregiver and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his mother, Augustina Saleron of Douglas, GA; 4 sisters, Hilda Bardomiano of Broxton, GA, Beneda Santos of Mexico, Maria Astudillo of Douglas, GA and Elestina Jesus of Dallas, Texas; 4 brothers, Rafael Bardomiano, Pablo Santos, Antonia Santos and Gaudencio Bardomiano all…

Operation Gucci, a months-long drug investigation in Douglas, resulted in the arrests of James Robinson and Demarcus Holland, both of Douglas, on a variety of drug charges. Another investigation yielded two more arrests. Operation Gucci began in June and focused on the residence at 915 Martin Luther King Drive. As a result, officers seized over 13 ounces of marijuana, 21 grams of heroin, 24 grams of cocaine, nearly 3 ounces of molly, and over $6,000. Robinson and Holland were arrested and charged with: possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute possession of a firearm during the…

Operation Gucci, a months-long drug investigation in Douglas, resulted in the arrests of James Robinson and Demarcus Holland, both of Douglas, on a variety of drug charges. Another investigation yielded two more arrests. Operation Gucci began in June and focused on the residence at 915 Martin Luther King Drive. As a result, officers seized over 13 ounces of marijuana, 21 grams of heroin, 24 grams of cocaine, nearly 3 ounces of molly, and over $6,000. Robinson and Holland were arrested and charged with: possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute possession of a firearm during the…

Mrs. Rose Marie Bunton Gay, age 70 of Douglas, GA, passed away late Tuesday evening, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Gay was born January 4, 1951 to the late Jimmy Bunton and the late Anna Bernice Mantooth Bunton. Mrs. Gay, a native of Columbus, Indiana, was retired from the medical field as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Carver Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her Husband: Cary Carroll Gay of Douglas, GA 4 Children: Cheryl Ann Rowland of Dublin, GA Jennifer Loughmiller of Hanava, FL Heather Wells of Quincy, FL David Hall of West…

Joe Farris, Jr., formerly of Douglas but living in Stockbridge at the time of his death, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was 92. A well-known philanthropist, teacher, writer, and champion of St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Joe was known to many as Uncle Jr. and the “Real Santa,” always met others with a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and loved his family, friends, and the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Uncle Jr. has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Liberty Bell Award in Douglas, GA and Pelham, GA, Teacher of the…

Tony Mark “Tony Man” Williams, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia entered into rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation. Tony was born on June 3, 1954 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Gordon Devon Williams Sr. & Ruby Ann Moore Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon D. William Jr. He worked as a salesman for Amway and was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include 3 sisters, Ann W. Koch of Decatur, GA, Patricia W. Irvin…

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President, DeAnnia Clements, announced Precision Machining Program Coordinator Darron Lanier as the 2022 Rick Perkins Award winner. The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is the Technical College System of Georgia’s Instructor of the Year program. The Rick Perkins Award program is designed to recognize and honor instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and leadership in their fields. Each year, instructors are nominated for the Rick Perkins Award by their peers throughout the college. College finalists participate in a selection process and interview with a panel of their peers.…

The South Georgia State College Hawks picked up their seventh win of the regular season Thursday night, defeating Edward Waters College’s junior varsity team, 87-36. The Hawks (7-2) led 15-3 towards the midway point of the first half then outscored Edward Waters 39-13 to take a 54-16 lead into the halftime locker room. SGSC held Edward Waters to 21 percent shooting in the first half and 20 percent for the game. The Hawks forced a total of 24 turnovers, 15 of which came in the first half. Offensively, SGSC shot 53 percent from the field in the first…

Mr. Carlton Dewayne Hursey, age 58 of West Green, GA passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2021 at Select Medical Hospital in Savannah, GA following a lengthy illness. Mr. Hursey was born August 15, 1963 the late Carlton Willis Hursey and the late Betty Jean Corbitt Hursey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother: Darrell Williams. Mr. Hursey, a native of Douglas, GA, was a superintendent of Pilot Plant at Optima Chemicals. Survivors include: His wife: Shelvie Hamontree Hursey of West Green, GA 1 Daughter: Samantha Hursey of West Green, Ga 3 Nephews: Jason Williams…