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Mr. James Carlton O’Neal, Sr. age 66 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning, September 4, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. O’Neal was born June 27, 1955 to the late James Junior O’Neal and the late Gladys Bryant O’Neal. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers: James Raulerson, David Prescott, Daniel O’Neal, Johnny O’Neal and Billy O’Neal. Mr. O’Neal, was born in Bacon County, GA. He was previously employed with Coats and Clark as a machine operator. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include: Wife: Rhonda Kay O’Neal…

Karen Hernandez, age 45, of Willacoochee, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Mrs. Hernandez was born on October 19, 1965 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Hiram Hilliard, Jr. and Susie Mae Meeks. Mrs. Hernandez worked as a store clerk at a convenience store and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include son, Robbie Lee Joseph Hilliard (Teresa) of Willacoochee, GA; 2 daughters, Anna Alvarado (Joe) of Willacoochee, GA and, Rosa Johnson of Douglas, GA; brother, Jimmy Newburn of Brunswick, GA; 6 grandchildren, Joanna Alvarado, Brooklyn Hilliard, Kyli Hall, Cahlani Johnson, Joe Alvarado…

Jacqueline Junette “Pig” Smith, age 55, of Omega, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center, Tifton, Georgia. Mrs. Smith was born on June 18, 1966 in Decatur County, Georgia the daughter of the late Thomas Burke and Laura Alday Hemphill Vasquez. Mrs. Smith worked at Pilgram’s Pride/Golden Poultry and was of the Holiness Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Virginia Story and a brother, Daniel Burke. Survivors include daughter, Treecil Peacock of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Terry Smith, Jr. (Michele) of Florida and, Brandon…

The Coffee Lady Trojans dropped a low-scoring affair at home against visiting Jeff Davis last Monday night 4-2. “Our pitchers once again delivered by not allowing an earned run courtesy of 5 errors. Both Robinsons pitched great, we just didn’t play well defensively,” stated head coach Stan Hughes. Erin Robinson scattered 5 hits through 5 innings and Emily Robinson threw 2 hitless innings. Emily hit a long solo homer and Hannah Capps had a double for Coffee’s only 2 hits. “We’re working through some things but we’ll get it fixed before region play,” said Coach Hughes. Coffee hosted Veterans on the…

The Coffee Lady Trojans dropped a low-scoring affair at home against visiting Jeff Davis last Monday night 4-2. “Our pitchers once again delivered by not allowing an earned run courtesy of 5 errors. Both Robinsons pitched great, we just didn’t play well defensively,” stated head coach Stan Hughes. Erin Robinson scattered 5 hits through 5 innings and Emily Robinson threw 2 hitless innings. Emily hit a long solo homer and Hannah Capps had a double for Coffee’s only 2 hits. “We’re working through some things but we’ll get it fixed before region play,” said Coach Hughes. Coffee hosted Veterans on the…

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…

Coffee Middle School FFA members Ella Baker, Milee Beasley, and Lola Vincent recently attended the statewide FFA Floral Design Career Development Event training held at Camp John Hope. This training was developed specifically for FFA members and FFA Advisors to strengthen their floral design skills as well as build confidence in their own creative ability. The training was led and sponsored by FTID Florists Randy Wooten and Jackie Johns along with generous donations from FTD. FFA Advisors/Agriculture Teachers that were in attendance included Mr. Jamey Stodghill. These specialized sessions allowed students and teachers more individual attention so that they could hone their designing skills in a particular area. Participants learned to create traditional and modern corsages,…

On Friday night, Aug. 27, during the halftime festivities at Jardine Stadium, Nena Stone, second grade teacher from Westside Elementary, was named the new 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. A veteran educator with over 25 years of experience, Mrs. Stone began her teaching career at Satilla Elementary. She taught on the campus of Indian Creek Elementary for 17 years and has been at Westside Elementary since 2016. A graduate of Valdosta State University, Mrs. Stone earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Early Childhood Education.

Richard Darrin Davis, 56, has been charged with arson in connection with a mobile home fire that took place earlier this month. On August 21, a member of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit was requested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to assist in a fire investigation on Warren Carter Road in Douglas. The fire occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. and caused moderate damage to the 20-year-old mobile home. Davis was charged as a result of the incident. “The occupant called emergency services after noticing a fire on her rear porch,” said…

Ms. Mary (Minor) Solomon passed peacefully on August 22,2021. Ms. Minor was from Macon, Georgia. Ms. Minor was a lovely and beautiful woman. She was a member of Cohen Temple Pearson, Georgia. Mary was preceded in death by her mother; Minnie Patrick Maxwell Solomon, father John Solomon and six sibilings; Mildred (Levi) Williams, John Solomon, Rosa (Calvin) Davis, Annie (John) Ash, Charlie Scott. Mary leaves her six children; Gene (Lesley) Minor, Sheryl (Benjamin) Lott, Patrick (Jackie) Minor, DeFronz (Teresa) Minor, Mary Vickers, Kerri (Kanttanzania) Minor. She also leaves a godson; Ellick Floyd Jr., and twenty-five grandchildren, and twenty-nine great grandchildren.…