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Following a meeting in July with business owners, city leaders and officials from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), GBI Gang Unit, Douglas Police Department, Douglas Marshal’s Office, Douglas Fire Department, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, and Coffee County Board of Education Police are working together with the managers from various apartment complexes and rental properties to find solutions to crime and gang related activities in Douglas and Coffee County. On Thursday, August 5, 2021, city officials, public safety officials, and property managers gathered at the Youth Center for a meeting to discuss issues and possible remedies to assist in alleviating…

Mr. Lance G. Keaton, age 56, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after an extended illness. Lance was a native of Douglas, a 1983 graduate of Atkinson County High School, and later graduated from Wiregrass Technical College. He was employed by Vidalia City Schools performing maintenance. Prior to that, he was employed by South Georgia State College in Douglas and moved to Vidalia in 2019. He was a member of The Sanctuary in Douglas and attended Cedar Crossing Church of God. In 2012, Lance married the love of his life, Rhanita. He enjoyed grilling and entertaining and doing for…

Mary Jenks, age 65, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jenks was born on August 30, 1955 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Kenneth Monroe & Lizzie Louise Stapleton Lott. Mrs. Jenks worked in food service with the Coffee County School System and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jenks. Survivors include son, Trent Lott of Douglas, GA; grandson, Zackery Lyman Wilkins of Nicholls, GA; step-daughter, Tammy Medina (Antonio) of Nicholls, GA; 3…

Rev. H.L. Pharr Jr, age 88, of Thomasville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Thomasville, Georgia. Rev. Pharr was born on July 22, 1933 in New Site, Mississippi the son of the late Henry Lee and Opal Brown Pharr Sr. Rev. Pharr was a retired United Methodist minister, a member of Dawson Street United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Turner Pharr and, 2 brothers, Jimmy Pharr and Charles Pharr. …

Mrs. Elaine Holder Smith, 61 of Douglas, GA passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1960 in Alachua County, FL to the late Sam and Carolyn Holder. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband. Donnie Smith of Douglas, GA Brothers, Sam (Tonnie) Holder and Mark (Marie) Holder both of Douglas, GA. Sisters, Sandra (Doug) Webb of High Springs, FL and Lynn (Sam) Davis of Douglas, GA. Step-daughters, Sheena (Parker) Liles of Pearson, GA and Shelley Smith of Mora, GA Several other family members…

Mr. Reggie Mizell of Douglas, Ga., formerly of Atkinson County, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Brett Mizell and wife Candice of Axson, Ga. Sister: Deleta Eddings of Moultrie, Ga. Two grandchildren, 1 nephew and 2 nieces also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Mizell will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pearson, Ga. Mr. Mizell will lie in state at the church from 10-11 A.M. Relihan Funeral Home is…

Cindy Lou Moelius, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Ms. Moelius was born on February 4, 1959 in Hempstead, NY the daughter of the late William & Roberta Brower Moelius. Cindy was a homemaker. Survivors include 2 sisters, Laura May Moelius of TN and, Shelly Benton (Jesse) of Douglas, GA; brother, William Perry Moelius of Middleburg, FL; 4 nieces, Roberta Johnson (Michael), Sarah Moelius, Rachel Farley and, Jessica Benton all of Douglas, GA; 3 nephews, Tony Latham, James Farley and, Joshua Farley all of Douglas,…

Ms. Tommie E. Crosland, age 87, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Atrium of Gainesville in Gainesville, FL following an extended illness. Ms. Crosland was born September 23, 1933 to the late Thomas Walter Nipper and the late Aleph Kirkland Nipper. Ms. Crosland, a native of Coffee County had been an instructor at Santa Fe College in New Mexico. She had received her Master’s degree in Business. Tommie was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Gainesville, FL Survivors include: 3 Children: Stanley Franklin Lowe of Fuquy-Varina, NC Terri E. Douglass of Lake Butler, FL Thomas Mark Lowe…

Miss Jaime Marian Ott, age 33 of Broxton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Miss Ott was born October 27, 1987 to Jimmy Ott and Peggy McCallum Ott. Miss Ott, a native of Broxton, GA, was a homemaker. She was a member of DeBerry Baptist Church. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Adalyn Smith of Fitzgerald, GA Her Parents: Jimmy and Peggy McCallum Ott of Broxton, GA 1 Brother: John Ott and wife Tiffany of Broxton, GA Maternal Grandfather: Jordan McCallum of Broxton, GA Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced…

Mr. Jimmy Wilbert Brantley age 79 of Pearson, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, August 8, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Brantley was born April 1, 1942 to the late James Frank Brantley and the late Opal Harper Brantley. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 Siblings: Billy Brantley, Tony Brantley, Julian Brantley and Audrey Rains and 1 Great Grandchild: Brantley Day. Mr. Brantley, a native of Coffee County, was a farmer and an egg producer with Colonial Eggs. He was a member of Carver Baptist Church. Mr. Brantley was also a veteran…