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Dianna Lynn Arnold Rish, age 59, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. She was born on March 2nd, 1966 the daughter of the late Alton Arnold and the late Gloria Arnold. Dianne was always a little woman in stature with nothing being little about her. She was bold in a way most admired her for. She wasn’t just a firecracker but the whole stand. An absolute delight to be around. Dianne had a warmth about her that drew people in and hugs that would set fire to every problem you were going through. With everything…

Coffee 4-H wants to congratulate Coffee High Graduate Jake Grantham for receiving the $1,000 Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents (GACAAA) Agricultural Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded during the annual Georgia 4-H Achievement Scholarship Luncheon at Rock Eagle. Andrew Sawyer, President of GACAAA, UGA Extension Southeast Area Pecan Agent, and Coffee County native, presented Jake with the scholarship. Mr. Sawyer, a Coffee High School alumnus, was thrilled to honor Jake with a scholarship that helps the next generation pursue a future in agriculture. Jake will be attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in the fall to major in Ag Technology and…

Coffee Regional Medical Center invites cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones to attend the next Oncology Support Group meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m. The July meeting will break from the speaker schedule and focus on “conversations and connections” amongst attendees. Connecting with others who have faced or are presently facing similar challenges allows for a unique bond that will strengthen the group now and into the future. CRMC welcomes and encourages you to bring your support system with you – they’re an important part of your journey. Expect to share and receive practical tips to overcome…

Dawn Roberts, age 57, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Ms. Roberts was born on February 14, 1968, in Douglas, GA to Mr. Larry Elliott Thomas and the late Nancy Jackson Thomas. Dawn was a devoted mother, cherished Nonna, and loving mother in law, she was the heart and soul of her family. She was the epitome of unconditional love and support. She enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren; whether its making memories at the beach or celebrating life’s achievements, no matter how small, her love for her family was evident…

Laurita C. Stout, former city resident, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Douglas, Georgia. Her husband, John D. Stout, died on June 27, 2002. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary L. McDermott Sullivan. Laurita attended the former St. Joseph High School, graduating in 1959. A graduate, also, of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Elmira, New York, she was a registered nurse for over fifty years, and retired from Taylor Regional Hospital, Hawkinsville, Georgia. Besides her husband and parents, Laurita was predeceased by a sister and…

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the City of Douglas made a land donation around North Madison Avenue Park to the Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority to help fill local housing needs for victims of Hurricane Helene and to support workforce housing. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority officially deeded the donated property to The Hope Initiative at a closing, which was held at Mr. Jerome Adams’s law office. Through the land donation, the City and Land Bank aim to assist residents who suffered a total home loss or those who were displaced as a result…

As Independence Day approaches, the City of Douglas is here to remind citizens to use caution during celebrations with safety, courtesy, and care, especially when it comes to using fireworks. Fireworks are allowed from 10 AM to 9 PM, with an extended window on July 3-4 from 9 PM to 11:59 PM. The use of fireworks indoors is a definite NO, and it’s against the law to ignite them on roadways, near city/county properties, or within 100 yards of hospitals or nursing homes. Also, you must be at least 18 years old to buy, possess, or ignite fireworks. “We want…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office launched a comprehensive investigation into serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving 28-year-old Juan Delgado. The allegations surfaced following a report filed in the early morning hours of June 10, 2025 concerning incidents that reportedly occurred over several years at a residence within the county. Deputies responded to a call involving a juvenile who disclosed past and recent instances of sexual abuse. During the initial stages of the investigation, the minor victim revealed that Delgado had assaulted her, with the abuse purportedly beginning when she was in the fifth grade and continuing through her teenage years.…

The GBI has arrested and charged Nicholls Police Department Chief Ashley Wilson, 40, of Broxton, with three counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes, one count of criminal attempt to commit child molestation, and violation of oath of office. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate allegations of Wilson texting inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old girl from Nicholls. The text messages were discovered by the girl’s mother, who reported them to an officer with the Nicholls Police Department. The officer then reported the incident to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. The…

During the past week, the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit continued its efforts to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants. As a result of those efforts, agents located and arrested Tammara Droll and Dequavious Bryce. Both individuals were taken into custody on active felony probation warrants issued through the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Additionally, Bryce was found to have an active warrant out of Ware County. The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit remains committed to holding offenders accountable and reducing criminal activity throughout Coffee County and surrounding areas.