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The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council (DMYC) and Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court programs are currently seeking youth volunteers for the 2025-2026 school term. Both programs aim to develop leadership skills within our youth community. Teens interested in joining either of these youth leadership programs must complete an application and attend a mandatory meeting on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall, located at 302 S. Madison Avenue. The DMYC serves as an advisory council to the Mayor and Commission. New youth council members will have several sessions, including orientation, discussion of city issues,…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has been alerted to a scam targeting local residents. Scammers are calling people while pretending to be CCSO deputies, urging them to buy $1,000 worth of gift cards and send them for various made-up reasons. They often claim the money is needed to help a family member get out of jail or to ease probation conditions. While this type of scam isn’t new, it has become more prevalent, making it a pressing issue for the community. These fraudsters are clever and can be very convincing. They often have the names of relatives and use the…

Both the Lady Patriots and Patriots made quick work of their opponents in the round 8 this weekend in Macon. On Friday, the 3rd ranked Lady Patriots faced #6 John Hancock. The girls started hot, leading 31-11 at half and closing it out with a 56-29 win. Arabelle Roberts poured in a career high 40 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Abrah Harris grabbed 10 rebounds while Ava Vickers went 2 of 4 on 3-pointers, scoring 6 points. Saturday’s boys game put the #1 ranked Patriots against #9 ranked Fullington Academy. CCA’s press was more than FA could handle, creating 20…

By: Brandy Paulk The Coffee High School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed over 40 new members during its annual Induction and Installation Ceremony during FBLA Week Tuesday, February 11 at Hog n Bones, Douglas. In addition, three chapter officers were installed and honored during the ceremony. As part of the event, chapter officers presented in detail a presentation regarding the FBLA Delta logo which exemplifies service, education, and progress. They referenced the FBLA Creed, which focuses on education, being productive and preparing for the world of work. Members concluded by reciting the FBLA pledge. The…

An 18-year-old from Douglas was arrested, jailed, and released on bond after he allegedly ran through a fence while driving under the influence, tore the bumper off his Lexus GS350, then fled the scene. According to an incident report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, around 1:30 a.m. on February 7, 2025, a deputy responded the area around Greenville Circle in reference to the screeching of tires and screaming. While traveling to the location, the deputy noticed a suspicious vehicle. It appeared to have been in an accident and was missing its rear bumper. The deputy spoke to the driver,…

Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored this week during the 2025 Rangers Conference at Brasstown Valley Resort. Assistant managers, interpretive rangers, maintenance rangers and golf superintendents participated in training classes, team building and sharing ideas. An awards ceremony celebrated the efforts of those who make more than 60 sites outstanding destinations for Georgia’s citizens and visitors. 2025 Award Recipients: Si Longmire Ranger-of-the-Year Award Jason Baker, Assistant Manager at Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Jason Baker has been interpreting military history as a park ranger for more than 25 years. He is truly passionate about Fort Morris,…

Coffee High FBLA attended the annual Region Leadership Conference on Tuesday, January 28 at Lowndes High School in Valdosta. Members had the opportunity to compete in various events for a chance to attend and compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Atlanta in March. Andrew DiParma and Zorian Sutton placed 3rd in Graphic Design for showcasing their skills in designing and presenting where the design and development process began and finalized to judges. Tanya Patel, Denise Perez, and Eneida Perez worked together in their Introduction to Business Presentation placing 5th place in their category. They were tasked with presenting…

A two-vehicle accident that occurred on I-75 in Crisp County last night has claimed the lives of both drivers. According to a WALB report, the drivers were identified as Desiaree Coley, 27, and Cassidy Lott Esterson, 35. Esterson was from Douglas. The WALB report, citing an investigation by the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, said the accident took place around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. The investigation revealed that Esterson was traveling north in the southbound lane and collided with Coley near mile marker 103 north of Cordele. Just before the crash happened, a motorist had called 911 and reported that a…

By: Stan Popovich There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a person struggling to get some assistance. 1. Talk to the person instead of talking at them: Nobody wants to be lectured or yelled at. The person who is struggling is scared and they need help in overcoming their fears and resistance to getting some…

A 30-year-old Broxton woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after authorities received a report of dogs left inside a home without food or water. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, on February 7, 2025, an officer responded to a North Ridge Drive address where three dogs had been left inside the house. The report says that the ribs of two of the dogs were visible and there was no food or water for the dogs. The officer learned that the resident of the home was Sarah Davis, 30. He contacted Davis who, according to the report,…