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The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Coffee County closed permanently last week. FEMA representatives relocated to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Recovery Center (BRC) and Business Resource Assessment Center (BRAC) to continue assisting survivors for Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene. The Coffee County BRC is now located at the Satilla Regional Library. FEMA representatives will be there starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday. The Feb. 7 deadline for Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby…

CHS FBLA members continue to “Embrace the Challenge” during the 2024-2025 school year as they celebrated National FBLA Week, February 9-15, 2025. The Future Business Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Business education. FBLA members began the week with spirit as they wore their FBLA t-shirts on Monday. They followed up on Tuesday with their monthly meeting in conjunction with the Douglas Kiwanis Club where they learned the importance of continuing to pursue leadership and community service throughout one’s lifetime. On Wednesday,…

After splitting in the regular season, CCA handled Robert Toombs Christian Academy on Thursday to advance to Friday’s region championship game versus First Preparatory Christian Academy (FPCA). The Patriots came out firing and played aggressive defense to lead 13-3 and 33-10 at the end of the first two quarters. RTCA composed themselves at the half and put up a fight in the third quarter, closing the gap to 44-27. The Patriots, however, squelched any further advances, winning decidedly 58-41. Blake Bryant led the team with a double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Senior Jonathan Rutland bagged 16 points…

The last of 76 defendants in a major South Georgia drug trafficking operation have been sentenced to federal prison, wrapping up an investigation into a gang-coordinated conspiracy that operated inside and outside Georgia prisons. David D. Young, a/k/k “Khaos,” 44, of Hortense, Georgia, was sentenced to 235 months in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, Methamphetamine, said Tara M. Lyons, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. A co-defendant, Blake K. Screen, 36, of Brunswick, was sentenced to 100 months in prison just five months after his conviction at trial…

Over 200 museum professionals recently descended upon Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual meeting of the Georgia Association of Museums (GAM). They arrived from all regions of the state, from Rockmart to Thomasville to Savannah. The theme of the 2025 conference was “The Whole Story is the Meaning.” Attendees participated in a variety of sessions and workshops ranging from developing education programs to designing eye-catching exhibits and visiting with vendors whose products and services target the field. Many Baldwin and Putnam County museums and cultural institutions opened their doors to attendees for tours and events. Georgia College and State University welcomed…

On the evening of February 11, 2025, a McIntosh County officer who was transporting an inmate to the Coffee County Jail recognized a convicted sex offender from McIntosh County who had been living in Douglas for a number of years. The suspect, identified as Stephen Dale Jackson, 57, had not registered as a sex offender and, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office, was also in violation of the proximity law. Jackson had been convicted of sexual battery in McIntosh County in 2019. He had been living unnoticed (and unregistered) in Douglas for several years. The McIntosh County…

On February 11, 2025, deputies responded to a 911 call about a motorcycle accident with injuries near Bear Creek Mobile Home Park. It was reported that the victim might be Daniel Crenshaw, a 30-year-old from Douglas. When the deputies arrived, Daniel claimed he was not involved in any crash and refused medical assistance. However, when the deputies informed him of his outstanding probation warrants, he admitted to being in a motorcycle accident and requested treatment for his injuries. However, Crenshaw allegedly attempted to flee with one hand in cuffs. Crenshaw pulled one of the deputies to the ground, injuring the…

By: Stanley Popovich I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety. Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run. If you happen to struggle with fear, anxiety, or any other mental health related issues, it is important to admit that you have a problem and get some help. Your doctor or other medical professionals in your area will know of some qualified mental…

Several health departments in the Southeast Health District were recipients of a 2025 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, health departments in Appling, Atkinson, Brantley, Bulloch, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Jeff Davis, and Ware counties work to provide car seats and education to financially eligible families in those counties. This program is funded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help ensure Georgia’s children are safe while riding in motor vehicles. Since 2007, the education, car seats and booster seats provided through the Mini-Grant prevented serious injury or death and…

The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Board of Tourism introduces the Altamaha River Panfish Tournament, a new local fishing tournament that offers a $500 plus 50 percent of entry fee prize pot. The Altamaha River Panfish Tournament will be held March 29, 2025 at Towns Buff Park and Heritage Center. To enter into the competition, anglers need to pay a $50 entry fee and have an individual fishing license. The prize categories are heaviest total weight and largest trash fish. The trash fish entry is a separate entry of $10. All of the fees for trash fish tournament go in to the prize…