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A package containing as much as $50,000 worth of methamphetamine was seized in a multi-agency operation in Jeff Davis County last week. According to a press release from the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Jeff Davis County drug investigators and deputies along with Appling County investigators, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Homeland Security initiated a search warrant at a residence in Jeff Davis County following the delivery of a suspicious package. The package had been intercepted and contained two kilograms of methamphetamine.The package was delivered to the address to confirm the…

St. Andrew’s Anglican church celebrates 125 years of worship in Coffee County. The first services, according to the Anglican liturgy, were held by the Rev. J. W. Turner on September 11, 1899 in the Methodist Episcopal Church South. St. Andrew’s Church was eventually formed and many of the current members of St. Andrew’s have ancestors that were part of that original congregation. The first Communion was held on Easter Day, April 15, 1900. To celebrate the 125-year heritage of Anglican worship in Coffee County, several special events are planned for the weekend of September 21 and 22. September 21 at…

The final defendant in a massive drug trafficking organization has been convicted. Blake K. Screen, 36, of Brunswick, was found guilty on charges of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Screen faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years in prison, along with substantial financial penalties and a period of supervised release upon completion of any prison term. There is no parole in the federal system. “As the final defendant awaiting adjudication in…

The Coffee County Board of Education convened in a special meeting at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10, at 211 Gaskin Avenue South. The agenda included an executive session to discuss school safety and student discipline, followed by a vote on a purchase for the Coffee County Schools Safety Department. Superintendent Dr. Morris Leis opened the meeting with an invocation, and the agenda was unanimously approved. Following a brief executive session, the board reconvened to address the purchase proposal. Dr. Leis recommended the acquisition of 20 EVOLV weapon detection systems from Adapttosolve, Inc., at a cost of $1,636,576.30. The purchase…

At Coffee County Schools, two students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma. Additionally, two students have earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2023-24 school year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. Of the students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program at Coffee High School: Two were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on 4 additional AP Exams. They are Katie Scarlett Davis and Nora L. Lott. Katie Scarlett…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the generous donation of a collection of framed prints by local photographer Harvey Williams. Known for his breathtaking images of nature and wildlife throughout Southeast and Coastal Georgia, Williams has gifted the hospital with a selection of his work to enhance the healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Williams, a long-time resident of Atkinson County, reached out to CRMC with a heartfelt offer to donate his photography. His vibrant images, which have brought joy to thousands on social media, will now adorn the hallways of Coffee Regional, bringing a sense of…

The City of Douglas has been awarded a Georgia Department of Community Affairs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for housing rehabilitation in the Pine Street target area. The grant totals $877,225. The grant will be used to rehab substandard owner occupied housing units of whom 100% are low to moderate income persons. “We are thankful to the Department of Community Affairs for their crucial role in providing grants that contribute to neighborhood revitalization and enable cities to improve aging infrastructure,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Community Development Block Grants are absolutely essential for making crucial infrastructure and housing improvements in Douglas.…

Coffee County 4-H had another busy summer full of activities. It all started at the end of May with a reward trip for students who participated in the District Project Achievement (DPA) public speaking contest. Sixteen Coffee County 4-H’ers grades 5-12 had the opportunity to spend the day tubing through Ichetucknee Springs in Florida. June was all about camp! Thirty-five 5th and 6th graders from Coffee County, along with the County Extension staff, spent the week attending Cloverleaf Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton. These students spent the week participating in recreational and educational activities such as archery,…

The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend or join various city committees and boards. The Keep Douglas Beautiful Board and Ethics Committee currently have vacant positions. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of September 2024 City of Douglas Boards and Committees meetings.

Modern Grace Boutique, owned by April Morgan and Ashlyn Mizell, proudly marked a significant milestone with the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 30, 2024, at their new storefront located at 112A South Peterson Avenue. The boutique, which began its journey in Ashlyn’s guest bedroom on August 27, 2023, initially operated online, catering to local customers by hand-delivering orders throughout Pearson. “We started from humble beginnings, fueled by the incredible support of our hometown,” shared April Morgan and Ashlyn Mizell. “The overwhelming response from Pearson inspired us to expand, and after finding the perfect spot in Douglas in December 2023,…