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Maggie Lou Crosby, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 in San Mateo, Florida. She was born on May 29th, 1940, the daughter of Mr. J. W. and Mrs. Iris Peterson Sikes. Maggie was survived by two daughters, Carrol Crosby, and her spouse, Jana Fitzgerald, of San Mateo, Florida and Susan Crosby Preston, and her spouse, Bill Preston, of Douglas, Georgia. She was also survived by two grandchildren, Lane Preston DuPont, and her spouse, Jordan DuPont, of Blackshear, Georgia and Stephens Olivia Preston, and her fiancé, Brady Collins, of Macon, Georgia as well as one…

Want to support the environment and win some great prizes? The Keep Douglas Beautiful (KDB) Committee is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an amazing gift basket valued at over $1,200! The basket is full of items such as gift cards, candles, blankets, ceramic mugs, tumblers, and more. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. Tickets may be purchased beginning now through March 21, 2025, 5 p.m., at City Hall (302 S. Madison Avenue), through any Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee member, and at the Wings and Things Festival. Raffle winners do not have to be present…

Coffee High School traveled to Albany, Georgia to travel to participate in the L.C. Smith & Winfred Benson Relays. The Lady Trojans scored 47 points and Trojans scored 43 points. Both teams finished 6th overall out of 17 schools. Kaloni Styles placed second in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15.64 seconds. Kaloni finished seventh in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 51.55 seconds. Junior Iree Kennedy cleared 16 feet and 1.5 inches in the long jump for a second place finish. Kenyon Livingston earned two second place finishes in the 110 meter hurdles (14.98 seconds)…

On March 11, 2025, Senator John F. Kennedy, representing Senate District 18, presented a resolution officially declaring it Georgia Linemen Day. This recognition highlights the vital work of Georgia’s linemen—dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to ensure that we have the power and connectivity necessary for modern life. The Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) honored Charlie Purcell, the Electrical Distribution Supervisor with the City of Douglas Electric Department, for his outstanding leadership and contributions during Hurricane Helene at the State Capitol. Alongside ECG, the City of Douglas proudly recognizes Charlie and his entire Electric Department team for their dedication…

A mother and her boyfriend who are charged in connection with the death of a four-year-old girl in Lyons made their first court appearance Monday after being arrested over the weekend. According to a press release issued by Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight, Seth Hunter Brown, 26, and Taylor Marie Hughes, 29, appeared before Superior Court Judge Robert Reeves in connection to the death of Hughes’s daughter, Reese Hughes. Judge Reeves read the charges of cruelty to children in the 1st degree, aggravated battery, felony murder, and malice murder to both Brown and Hughes. They appeared before Judge Reeves separately.…

Nicasio Medina, age 72, of Douglas, GA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. He was born on October 11th, 2025, the son of Adrian Medina and Socorro Fabila. His survivors include: three sons; Luis (Keyla) Medina of Douglas, GA, Cesar (Julia) Medina of Douglas, GA, and Sergio Medina of Douglas, GA, seven grandchildren; Alissa Medina. Luis Medina Jr., Adrian Medina, Cannon Medina, Novalee Medina, Cesar Medina Jr. and Hector Medina, great grandchild; Luis Medina III, along with several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday,…

The South Georgia State College Hawks are headed back to “Hutch” after winning the GCAA Conference Tournament Championship this past Saturday in Waycross. SGSC defeated East Georgia State 70-67 to win its third conference tournament title in the last five seasons and an automatic berth into the national tournament played in Hutchinson, Kan.The Hawks (27-6) enter the tournament as the No. 21 seed and will play the No. 12 Angelina College Roadrunners out of Lufkin, Texas this Sunday, March 23 at 6:30 pm ET. The NJCAA Tournament will be played March 22-29 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. All NJCAA tournament…

At the request of the Hazlehurst Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the death of Gary Ryals, age 19, of Hazlehurst, GA. On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Hazlehurst Police Department responded to the Circle K at 100 E. Jarman Street in Hazlehurst to reports of a shooting. Officers arrived and found Ryals with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hazlehurst Police Department at (912) 375-6688 or the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous tips…

A search warrant served by Coffee County deputies on Friday morning resulted in the arrest of a 59-year-old Broxton man. Over several weeks, the Coffee County Sheriff’s office received numerous tips from the community about illegal drug distribution. This information resulted in a search warrant being carried out on March 14, 2025. Detectives from the Coffee County Drug Unit executed the warrant near Joe Ellis Road in the Giffordville area. As a result of the operation, deputies discovered a quantity of cocaine and arrested 59-year-old James Lee Gifford of Broxton of possession of cocaine. Sheriff Fred Cole states that the…

The Oncology Support Group at Coffee Regional Medical Center invites the community to a special session on Tuesday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. featuring guest speaker Michael Paulk. Paulk will present “Food as Medicine,” sharing his personal journey with disease and the impact of nutrition on health. During the session, Paulk will discuss findings from The China Project, a groundbreaking study on the connection between diet and disease. This research reshaped his perspective on food and played a key role in managing his own health challenges. His goal is to share these insights with others who may benefit from a…