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Quentin Wall, age 89, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Vista Park. Mr. Wall was born on September 3, 1930 in Atkinson County, the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Wall and the late Nellie Mizell Wall. Mr. Wall worked as a mechanic with Beach Boulevard Automotive and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Jean Harris. Survivors include a daughter, Tina Bresnahan (Patrick) of Palm Bay, FL; former spouse, Mary Hutchinson of Douglas, GA; sister, Jessie…

Billy Gene Hall, age 93, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Hall was born on February 19, 1941 in Irwin County, the son of the late Glenn Hall and the late Lois Marie Steverson Hall. He was self-employed in real estate and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn W. Hall of Douglas, GA; daughter, Carmen Coldwell of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren, Karis Hall, Kasey Powell and Michael Chase Powell; four great grandchildren, Hunter Hall, Kara Lowery, Jayden Zuniga and Lexie Powell. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 22,…

Mr. Jose Felipe Alvarado was born on August 29, 1934 to Eladio Alvarado and Cecilia Bermdz in Camo, Puerto Rico. During his life journey, he was self-employed and worked in agricultural citrus. He moved to Douglas, Georgia and met the lovely Margie Payne. Together they formed a family. She was the love of his life, who preceded him in death. He was known in the community as a loving and hardworking father. Many friends and children knew him as the local Candy Man. He was also known to be a big jokester. His favorite activities were fishing, wrestling and watching…

On Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20, 2020, GBI agents from the Douglas office along with Coffee County investigators made arrests in the death of Christopher Anthony Woolf, 27. Ankevis Kanye Burgman, 19, and Marquez Charron Floyd, 17, were both arrested and charged with one count of murder. Two juveniles were also arrested on February 19, 2020, and both were charged with one count of murder. Burgman and Floyd are being held at the Coffee County Jail. The juveniles are being held by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Additional felony charges are expected to be brought forward in…

Chief Magistrate Judge Julie Phillips has announced her intention to run for re-election later this year. Judge Phillips released the following statement: “Dear citizens of Coffee County, I would like to announce my intention to run for re-election as your Chief Magistrate Judge of Coffee County. I am thankful for having been elected and allowed to serve you, the citizens of Coffee County, for the last three years. “I humbly ask for your support and vote for Julia A. Phillips, Chief Magistrate Judge, on May 19, 2020, and allow me to continue to serve you for the next four…

Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Gillis, who was appointed Clerk of Court in May of last year following the resignation of Angela Spell-Hutto, will run for the office later this year. This week, she released a statement announcing her intention to seek the office for a full four-year term: “My name is Elisa Gillis and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Clerk of Superior Court in the upcoming election. I am honored to have been serving Coffee County as Clerk since May 1, 2019. “Coffee County has been my home for 32 years. I am married…

Joe Brown Simpson, 39 of Nahunta, passed away early Sunday morning, February 16, 2020, in Jesup from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Brunswick, his parents are Brad Simpson and Davette Simpson of Nahunta. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved his children. He worked many years as a lineman for the City of Douglas and was a member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dana Dell Simpson, of Waycross; children, Brittany Briola, of Waycross, Mason Simpson, of Nahunta, Zachary Dell, of Waycross, Hunter Simpson, of Nahunta, and Makinsley “Katie” Revels, of Waycross;…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Foundation is proud to provide scholarship opportunities for students on the Douglas Campus. There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available annually, including academic-focused and need-based awards. In addition, awards are available to both traditional and non-traditional students pursuing either one of the college’s associate pathways or bachelor degree programs. If you are interested in applying for a South Georgia State College Foundation scholarship to help cover your cost of attendance at SGSC for Fall 2020 semester, please visit http://www.sgsc.edu/alumni-and-friends/scholarships.cms for an application. You may also stop by the Office of Advancement in Richey…

On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and community celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Renown Cargo Trailers, owned by Lane and Kimberly Morgan. Gregory Pope, Senior Pastor of Covenant Church, opened the celebration with a prayer for the business and its owners. Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman Stanley Lott offered his support and well wishes for the business owners and thanked them for their investment in Coffee County by opening a business. City of Douglas Mayor Pro Tem Cindy McNeill spoke on behalf of the Mayor and Commission to congratulate the owners on…

Alana Atkinson, a sophomore from Broxton, was awarded the 2020 Academic Recognition Day Award for South Georgia State College (SGSC) by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Alana was accompanied by her parents, David and Angie Atkinson, and SGSC Dean of Students Sandra Adams to the February meeting of the Board of Regents in Atlanta. The annual Academic Recognition Day Award is presented to one student from each institution within the University System who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement and success. The Lieutenant Governor, Geoff Duncan, paid a special visit at the ceremony prior to the introductions…