On the morning of December 7, 2025, a series of incidents began within the City of Douglas and continued across multiple jurisdictions before concluding in Mitchell County with an arrest. According to initial reports, 50-year-old Lamarcus Antoine Dunson committed several criminal acts that included the theft of a Chevy Silverado in the area of Estlee Mercer Road in Coffee County. Dunson then traveled toward Albany where he allegedly carried out a robbery at a convenience store. His alleged criminal acts ended in Mitchell County where authorities located Dunson inside a residence he had unlawfully entered. He was taken into custody…
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Keep Douglas Beautiful has partnered with Keep Georgia Beautiful, ESG Operations, Georgia Forestry, and others to provide the Bring One for the Chipper live Christmas tree recycling service on January 3, 2026, 8:30 am-11:30 am, at 1011 Shirley Avenue. Live Christmas trees that are bare of decorations, ornaments, lighting, tinsel, and other adornments will be recycled free of charge. Bring One for the Chipper, a holiday tradition in Georgia for over 30 years and the largest tree recycling program in the nation, allows citizens to bring their Christmas trees to one of more than 120 sites statewide. Trees will be recycled into…
South Georgia State College (SGSC) has begun the demolition of Floyd Hall, a building that’s been part of the Douglas Campus for more than 50 years. “Floyd Hall represents more than a structure. It represents generations of learning, growth, and community,” said SGSC Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner. “Although time has taken a toll on the building’s safety and functionality, its significance remains. We will continue to honor its legacy.” The decision to remove the structure comes after extensive evaluations that determined renovation was not feasible. Demolition plans began at the beginning of December, with safety protocols in place to…
On December 5, the 2025-2026 Coffee FLEX (Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneurship Experience) participants spent the day diving into real-world skills and exploring the power of small business. South Georgia State College hosted the group on the Douglas campus. Dr. Greg Tanner, Interim President, encouraged members to chase their dreams and shared all the academic options SGSC can offer in the field of business. After a fun ice breaker, the group heard “Why Small Business Matters” from Mayor Tony Paulk, who himself is an entrepreneur. Mr. Michel Fleming of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Georgia AIM then led an informative session to help students understand…
Don Stokes, age 70, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St Vincent’s Riverside. Mr. Stokes was born on August 23, 1955, in Douglas, GA to the late Council Stokes and the late Dorothy Stokes. His survivors include: one son, Matthew (Heather) Stokes of Hazlehurst, GA; two grandchildren, Ava Kay Stokes and Kyler Livingston; two brothers in law, Glenn C. (Kay) Davis of West Green, GA and Terry (Sheila) Davis of Ambrose, GA; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Council Stokes and mother, Dorothy Stokes. The…
Charleston Southern had 12 players earn All-Conference accolades this fall following the conclusion of the regular season, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. The total number of honorees is the most the Buccaneers have had in a season since they had 13 in 2016. Anthony Paulk was selected as the conference’s Defensive Freshman of the Year. In total, the Bucs had four honorees each on the First, Second and Honorable Mention Teams. Paulk missed the 2024 season due to a preseason injury and had a breakout year this fall in his redshirt freshman season. He played in…
The No. 20 Tulane football team (11-2) achieved the program’s second consecutive historic victory with a 34-21 win over No. 24 North Texas (11-2) on Friday night, Jan. 5, at Yulman Stadium, securing a spot in the 2025 American Conference Championship. Former Coffee Trojan Maurice Turner, who will become the second Coffee alumni to play in a College Football Playoff game, missed the North Texas game due to injury. Turner has rushed for 127 yards this season but has missed six games because of injuries. North Texas struck first, as Drew Mestemaker connected with Tre Williams on an 11-yard touchdown…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County. The deer, which was collected for disease monitoring, CWD and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), was in Atkinson County, near the Berrien County line, approximately 14 miles from the nearest CWD-positive deer location. “We applaud hunters and private landowners for their efforts so far this season with submitting samples and staying vigilant for signs of the disease. This continued partnership will help us continue to manage CWD in the state and ensure…
Mr. Billy Waldron, age 46, passed away at his home on November 22, 2025, in Ewing, Virginia. He was born December 31, 1978. Billy brought warmth and devotion to those around him throughout his life.Billy was a loving husband who dedicated himself whole heartedly to his family. He shared a deep bond with his wife, Amy and their time together was filled with quiet joys and shared passions. His love extended to the family dogs as well; they were constant companions and a source of happiness in his daily life. Billy was of the Baptist Faith.He is survived by his…
Mr. Jeffrey Whitney Wade, Sr., age 68, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a recent illness. Jeffrey was born February 28, 1957, in Douglas, Georgia, to Janet Kelly Wade and the late Luther Whitney Wade. He was a supervisor for Atlas Metal Buildings for many years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who found great pleasure in time spent fishing and gardening. He attended Grace Baptist Church. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kelly Thacker, and a nephew, Jake Thacker. Jeffrey leaves…