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Mrs. Judith “Judy” Diane Born Meeks, age 82, of West Green, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 3, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Judy was born October 23, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James L. Born and the late Martha Rustin Born. She worked in the school cafeteria, was assistant church librarian and church clerk at Shades Crest Baptist church in Hoover, Alabama for many years. She later became WOM director and a singer at Central Baptist Church. Aside from her church work she found great joy as an artist and homemaker. Judy…

On August 3, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence incident involving 62-year-old James Teston of Douglas. According to the investigation, Teston had been drinking when he began damaging property inside the home and verbally belittling the victim. He ultimately struck the victim in the face with an open hand. Deputies observed visible swelling consistent with the victim’s account. During questioning, Teston admitted to hitting the victim and was taken into custody. Teston was arrested and charged with simple battery – family violence, a misdemeanor offense. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail…

The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend or join various city committees and boards. The following is a list of August 2025 City of Douglas Boards and Committees meetings. The city currently has one vacancy on the Airport Commission. The volunteer would need to live in the city limits and have an interest in aviation. Volunteer forms are available for download on the city website at cityofdouglasga.gov/volunteer.

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus as the Fall 2025 semester officially begins on Monday, August 18. No matter where you are, SGSC has an option that works for you—on campus in Douglas or Waycross, online, or at Valdosta State through its Entry Program. The college offers more than 20 associate degree pathways and five bachelor’s degree programs designed to meet the needs of today’s students and the region’s growing workforce. The new academic year will bring opportunities with the newly formed Rodeo Club, the beginning of an associate pathway leading…

Pamela J. Howell, 70, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 5, 1954, in Miami, Florida, Pamela was the beloved daughter of Edith White Riley. She was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, and grandmother who deeply loved and cherished her family and friends. Pamela is survived by her husband, Howard Spivey; her daughters, Angel Howell of Douglas, Georgia and April Howell (Matt) of Willard, Ohio; her stepdaughter, Whitney Courson (Joseph) of Pearson, Georgia; and her stepson, Brandon Spivey (Whitney) of Thomasville, Georgia. She was a…

Jamie Boston Wright, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 13, 1963, the son of the late Boston Wright and the late Carolyn Carver Wright. His survivors include one sister, Peggy Wright Bryant; one niece, Kristy McLeod; two nephews, Phillip Cauley III and Cullen Lamar Bryant. He was preceded in death by: father, Boston Wright; mother, Carolyn Carver Wright; one brother, David Wright; and one sister, Glenda Sue Wright. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm…

Mrs. Linda Sue Haley Price, age 85, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Price was born March 12, 1940 in Manchester, Tennessee, to the late Mildred Haley. She was a seamstress at Federal Corset in Douglas, Georgia for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband, John Frank Price, and selling clothes at flea markets. She also found great joy in raising goats and working in her yard. Mrs. Price is survived by her son, Evans Mack Cooper and wife, Annette, of…

On July 30, 2025, detectives with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit arrested Jeremiah Hampton Tarlton, age 41, of Douglas. Tarlton, a registered sex offender, was taken into custody after being found in violation of Georgia’s sex offender residency and employment restrictions. The investigation began when the Sex Offender Unit received a tip Tuesday afternoon indicating that Tarlton was employed at a location within close proximity to a place of worship. Detectives promptly followed up and confirmed that Tarlton was working in an area that violated the restrictions placed on registered sex offenders in the state of Georgia.…

By Stan Popovich It can be difficult for adults to take care of their families, careers, and stresses at the same time. Many times, worry and fear can get the best of you when your overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. As a result, here are six work life balance tips on how to take care of your family and your career without getting overly stressed. 1. Set goals: An important way to remove stress is to set goals for yourself when you manage your family or career. When you get up in the mornings, try to set…

On June 21, 2025, personnel at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center intercepted critical information involving a planned delivery of contraband intended to be smuggled into the Coffee County Jail by a staff member. Thanks to swift coordination and investigative efforts by agents with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, the contraband was successfully seized before it could reach secure areas of the facility. The investigation has led to the arrest of three individuals. Charlotte Loraine Whitfield, age 52, was employed as a detention officer at the time of the incident. She was taken into custody after retrieving a suspicious package from…