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Bernie Harper, Jr., age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Harper was born on January 13, 1959 in Augusta, Georgia the son of the late Bernie & Blanche Hattie Hodge Harper Sr. Mr. Harper worked for Beasley Timber Products, Hazlehurst, Georgia as a truck driver and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include son, Chris Harper (Brittany) of Douglas, GA; daughter, Kayla Spivey (Corey) of Douglas, GA; 2 brothers, Wayne Carter of Douglas, GA and Jerome Carter of Green Bay, Wisconsin; 6 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The…

Jeannine Brice Sears, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Mrs. Sears was born on September 7, 1929 in Bibb County, Georgia the daughter of the late Walter Oswald & Emily Rebecca Harrison Brice. Mrs. Sears was a homemaker and a member of Douglas First Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia. She lived a life of service and devotion to her family, her church, and most importantly to her Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wendell Sears, Sr. Their love and devotion to each other…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Board of Directors serves both in a community advisory capacity and in a limited administrative capacity, performing certain oversight responsibilities as designated by state board policy. The local board is comprised of members from the business and industrial communities from the eleven-county service area. State board policy defines the role and responsibilities of the local board. The meeting dates for the fiscal year 2022 have been set. They are as follows: September 16, 2021; October 25-27, 2021 (Leadership Summit – Hyatt Regency, 201 West Bay, Savannah); January 20, 2022; March 17, 2022; April 21, 2022; May…

Catherine Judith “Judy” West, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. West was born on May 20, 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina the daughter of the late Charlie & Betty Fife Clary. Mrs. West retired as a secretary with Farm Credit Bureau and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Tyrone West & 4 sisters. Survivors include daughter, Tanya West McQuaig (Shawn) of Douglas, GA; 4 granddaughters, Sarah McNulty, Catherine Grantham, Hanna Gillespie and, Dailie…

Cecil Blaine Paulk, age 57, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Mr. Paulk was born on April 1, 1964 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of Francis E. Spell Smith and the late Jimmy Paulk. Mr. Paulk was a car salesman and attended Wray Holiness Baptist Church, Wray, Georgia. Survivors include daughter, Emily B. Paulk of Ambrose, GA; 2 sons, Steven Paulk of Ambrose, GA and, Chandler Paulk of Eastman, GA; mother & step-father, Frances & Harry Smith of Ambrose, GA; brother, James Victor Paulk Jr of Ambrose, GA; several aunts,…

James Roger Kitchens, age 29, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 24, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kitchens was born on August 11, 1992 in Douglas, Georgia the son of Roger Dale & Ruth Ann Jameson Kitchens. James was a member of Salem Holiness Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his parents, Roger Dale & Ruth Ann Kitchens of Douglas, GA; brother, Jason Kitchens of Greycourt, SC; 3 uncles, George Kitchens (Pat) of Bryson City, NC, George Tabbit (Rhonda) of West Virginia and, Calvin Tabbit (Mary) of Springfield, Ill; several nieces, nephews and cousins.…

The Lady Trojans split a pair of games with 2 7A opponents winning 5-0 at Tift and falling at home 7-5 to Camden. The Camden game was cut short after 5 because of lightning but Hannah Capps had a huge day with 3 hits. Emily Robinson, Kaci Thacker, Imani Paulk, and Lacey Stone all added a hit for Coffee. “We got behind after a few blunders defensively and battled back. I felt good about our chances in the 6th but the weather didn’t cooperate. We have to handle our business on defense and not put our pitchers in bad situations,”…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator It’s almost fair time! That means it’s time to enter the many contests and events available to 4-H’ers at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. The dates for the fair are October 7-17, but the entry deadline for Coffee County 4‑H’ers is 4:00 PM on Friday, September 17. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE PROCESSED! Contests for 4-H members include: Computer Graphic Design, Decorated Agricultural Products, Recycling, Terrarium/Dish Garden, Family Scarecrow Building Contest, Instant Camera Photography, Public Speaking, Variety Show, Family Seed Art, Cotton Boll Speech, Family Pumpkin Decorating, Cloverleaf Peanut Contest, Cupcake Masters, Healthy Commodity…

The Coffee County Drug Unit announces the following recent arrests: Aug. 12 – The Coffee County Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle driven by Roy Mathew McDonald due to knowledge of McDonald having active arrest warrants for trafficking methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. McDonald was placed under arrest, and suspected methamphetamine was found on his person. Along with the previous warrants, McDonald now faces an additional charge of possession of methamphetamine. Aug. 17 – Coffee County drug agents arrested Tonya Brittany Kirkland for her involvement in a case involving the previously named…

The Coffee County Drug Unit announces the following recent arrests: Aug. 12 – The Coffee County Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle driven by Roy Mathew McDonald due to knowledge of McDonald having active arrest warrants for trafficking methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. McDonald was placed under arrest, and suspected methamphetamine was found on his person. Along with the previous warrants, McDonald now faces an additional charge of possession of methamphetamine. Aug. 17 – Coffee County drug agents arrested Tonya Brittany Kirkland for her involvement in a case involving the previously named…