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The Coffee High Track teams participated in The Larry Clark Track & Field Invitational at Bainbridge High School. The meet consisted of sixteen high school teams from Florida and Georgia. The Lady Trojans scored 58 points to place sixth overall out of eleven teams. The Trojans were in eighth place out of fourteen teams scoring 56 points. The Lowndes County Track programs won both the boys and girls team trophies. Junior Ensley Crawford won the 1600 meter run setting a new personal record with a time of 5 minutes and 39.09 seconds. Junior Keyon Livingston set a new personal record…

Richard Cameron, age 88, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. He was born on June 24th, 1936, the son of the late Paul and Aldona Cameron. His survivors include: His beloved wife; Nadene Cameron of Douglas, GA, Eight Children; Mark Reich, Sherry Stenberg, Kim Daubon, Julie Nimmer, Edward Atchison, Anita Cooly, Sandra Jones, and Ronald Atchison, along with many grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father; Paul Cameron, Mother; Aldona Nord, and One brother; Keith Cameron, One son; Michael Reich. The family will…

Mrs. Cyndi Jean Schadewald Holton, age 65, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia with her family by her side. Cyndi was born February 11, 1960, in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late George G. Schadewald, and Judith Lillo Shadewald. She was a homemaker and for a time, worked for the United States Postal Service. She loved the Lord and was of the Church of God faith. Cyndi was a survived by her husband, John Holton; children: Tiffany Staskus, Jason Staskus, Jennifer Staskus, Stephanie Corrente, Trevor Holton, Travis Holton; stepdaughter, Alicia…

The City of Douglas has assembled its Annual Report for 2024, highlighting achievements and outlining the vision for the future. Citizens will find statistical data and reports from various city departments included in the document. Additionally, the report outlines the plans for future growth and improvements and features behind-the-scenes photos of current projects. “I am pleased to present the 2024 Annual Report, which highlights the City of Douglas’s achievements over the past year,” says City Manager Charles Davis. “We remain committed to providing cost-effective services while being responsive to community needs. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life…

Villos Benefield, age 65, of Broxton, GA, passed away peacefully at Vista Park Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. He was born on August 30th, 1959 to the late Villos and Eva Mae Burkett Benefield. His survivors include: His Loving and Devoted Wife; Penny E. Benefield of Broxton, GA, One Son; Lee Moore of Douglas, GA, One Daughter; Kathrine (Shane) Davis of Douglas, GA, Eight Grandchildren; Caden Smith, Carra Davis, Jaelyn Davis, Brent Hobbs, Tyler Moore, Landon Gains, Rylea Childers, and Carly Hutchison, Two Great-Grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death…

Eight male and female Coffee weightlifters competed at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio last week. The competition known as the North American Open coincides with the Arnold Sports Festival and is run by USA Weightlifting. The festival is a who’s who in the world of strength including but not limited to weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, and much more. The following lifters competed in the competition: 7th grader Scott Smith finished gold in the Snatch, Clean and Jerk, and Total. He competed in the 36kg, 13 and under division. 9th grader Noah Booth finished bronze in the snatch, clean and jerk,…

Thomas Allie Bragg Sr., aged 86, of Blackshear Georgia, went to be with Jesus on Feb 27, 2025. Born to Thomas H. Bragg and Inez Pittman Bragg on Dec 12, 1938, he is survived by his wife of 36 years Majorie Darwin Bragg, son, Thomas Allie Bragg Jr., Daughter Tammy Bragg Jones and her husband Ron Jones, brothers Jimmy and Bernard Bragg and his sisters Blair Wallace and Mona Lisa Brinkley. He is the grandfather of Brittany Lovins, Allison Cunnington, and Thomas Lovins. He is the great grandfather of Elayna and DJ Lovins. Mr. Bragg served in the Army for…

Dorothy Mae Crosby, age 94, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at Vista Park Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 6th, 1930, the daughter of Mr. Richard Jewell and Mrs. Sarah Mizel Jewell. Her Survivors include: One son; Virgil (Karen) Crosby, Two daughters; Ava (Vance Spivey) Crosby and Gretta (Philip) Jowers, Fifteen Grandchildren; Tammy Donaldson, Lavonne Crosby, Nathan Crosby, Nikki Crosby, Jeremy Smith, Brandon Smith, Ryan Smith, Denise Olesiak, Jennifer Crosby, Olivia Haselden, Eric Crosby, Vanna Harper, Kaitlyn Spivey, and Jody Jowers, Fifteen Great-Grandchildren; Jessica Donaldson, Lauren Crosby wood, Dominic Demoron, Alexandria…

In a thrilling rematch of the region championship, the CCA Patriots faced off against the First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders for the Class A state title. The last time these teams met, CCA claimed victory in overtime on a dramatic last-second shot. This time, however, FPCA came out strong, surging to a 17-8 lead after the first quarter. The Patriots struggled with turnovers and went into halftime trailing 37-26. CCA fought back in the second half, cutting the deficit to just three points late in the third quarter. But in the closing minutes, forced to foul in an attempt to…

Johnny Dewayne “Wayne” Merritt, age 64, of Wray, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born on November 20th, 1960, the son of John Harold Merritt and Irma Ruth Harper Merritt. His survivors include: Mother; Irma Ruth Harper Merritt, One Daughter; Linsey Merritt, Two sons; Cory Merritt and Casey Merritt, 13 Grandchildren; Bradley White, Aireal Vazques, Cassidy Merritt, Destiny Merritt, Charley Merritt, J.T. Lott, Holland Lott, Calyuar Lott, James Williams, Johnathan Williams, Kasey Merritt, Jaylin Merritt, Harley Merritt, Four Great-Grandchildren, Elijah Larue Silver, Jayden White, Kolton Merritt, Noah Roberts, Sister;…