- GBI arrests former Greene County deputy in a use of force investigation
- Assault reported on July 4 at home on Lagens Way, 50-year-old female arrested and jailed
- Deputies respond to domestic dispute, find suspect in a nearby field
- Early morning traffic stop results in methamphetamine possession charges
- 19-year-old allegedly punches officer in the groin, arrested on resisting and escape charges
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Coffee County sheriff’s detectives have arrested three men believed to be responsible for an armed robbery at a local business earlier this year. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Evan’s Grocery on Highway 32 West on Jan. 24, 2019, in reference to an armed robbery. Detectives responded to the scene, initiated an investigation, and, subsequently distributed video of the incident through Facebook and other media outlets. As a result of the investigation, sheriff’s detectives have arrested 18-year-old Willie Bivens of Douglas, 28-year-old Stephon Best of Douglas, and 19-year-old Ikhawn Presley of Waycross for armed robbery for the incident at Evans…
Mrs. Jeffery Paulk McGowan, age 77 of Pearson, passed away, Friday morning, March 8, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, following an extended illness. Survivors include: Sons Carl McGowan and wife, Nora of Pearson and Chad McGowan and wife, Crystal of Pearson; daughter Angie Odum and husband, Chad of Pearson; brother Major General John R. Paulk (retired) and wife, Gail of Ruskin, Fla.; sisters Bonnie Manning of Jacksonville, Fla., Jeanie Paulk of Douglas, Ga., Mary Flanagan and husband, Ed of Perry, Ga., and Kay Relihan and husband, George of Pearson, Ga.; grandchildren Ashley McGowan and wife Savannah, Alyson McGowan…
Mr. Lonnie Delk Griffis, age 62, of Pearson, passed away Friday, March 08, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. Survivors include: Son, Glenn Griffis of Pearson; daughters Michelle Tanner of Statenville and Mandy Griffis of Indiana; brothers Johnny Delk of Pearson, Ralph Delk of Pearson, James Delk and wife Mary Ann of Sparks, Wiley Delk and wife Bobbie of Nashville, Carl Delk and wife Deborah of Nashville, Mark Griffis and wife Laura of Douglas, and Byron Griffis and wife Rachael of Douglas; sisters: Janice Nisen of husband Johnny of Nashville; Patricia Roberson and husband Joe of Nashville;…
Mrs. Rosa Bass, age 68, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Survivors include: Son, Lloyd Bass, Jr. and wife, Stacey of Pearson; brothers William Henry Corbitt and wife, Darlene of Valdosta, Bobby Corbitt and wife, Margie of Pearson, Calvin Corbitt and wife, Suzette of Live Oak, Fla., Larry Corbitt of Lakeland, Fla., and Tony Corbitt and wife, Sarah of Pearson, Ga.; sisters Lou Corbitt of Jesup, Libby and John Hopkins of White Springs, Fla., Betty May and husband, Frank of Pearson, Marion Henderson and husband, Danny of Homerville, Colleen Griffis and husband, Jess of…
Vicki Lewis speaks to Lions Club The Douglas Lions Club held its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Douglas Golf & Country Club. Lion Kevin Koeppler introduced the guest speaker, Vicki Lewis, President/CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center. Lewis spoke to the group about the status of CRMC and some of their recent achievements which included Georgia Emergency Medical Service of the Year, ribbon cutting for the Heart Cath Lab, and Heart 2 Heart 5K Run/Walk. CRMC also received a $2 million check from the City of Douglas through the USDA Loan Grant program to utilize the…
City presents USDA check to CRMC Mayor Tony Paulk presented Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) with a check from the City of Douglas in the amount of $2 million during the City Commission meeting on Monday night. Funding was made available to the City of Douglas through the USDA Loan Grant program for CRMC to utilize the funds for patient services relating to cardiac, cancer, orthopedics, pediatrics and behavioral health. On behalf of CRMC, Vicki Lewis, President/CEO, accepted the check and stated, “Coffee Regional is very grateful for this partnership and the support of the City of Douglas.”
The Coffee County Farm Bureau YF&R Junior Board is proud to announce its Ag Spotlight student, Jaksen Lott. The purpose of the Ag Spotlight is to feature a member of the FFA or 4-H who has exemplified attributes such as leadership, determination, diligence and charity. Jaksen is the son of Jeremy and Brooke Lott of West Green. Jaksen is a sophomore at Coffee High and is currently serving as the 2018-2019 Area 6 FFA Junior Officer. Jaksen has been an active FFA member since 6th grade. He served as Sentinel for the CMS FFA chapter during his 7th and…
Four Hawks named to All Academic teamFour members of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team have been recognized by the coaches of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) for academic achievement.Luke Lawson of Gray, Riley Meloncon of Pikeville, Tenn., Keyshaun Street of Kingsland, and Antonio Vendola of Fernandina Beach, Fla., were each named to the GCAA’s All-Academic Team. GCAA student athletes must attend college full-time for at least three semesters and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average to qualify for the recognition.”These four guys have had an unreal run here at SGSC on the court and in the classroom,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. “This…
Students receive their GED at WiregrassThe Adult Education Program at Wiregrass Georgia TechnicalCollege is excited to announce the following students who have recentlycompleted their GED. Congratulations to the following students forcompleting their GED: Brooklyn Kirkland, Miguel Marin, Victor Mendoza,Christine Moore, Celestino Gaona and Natairi Kirkland.Since earning her GED Natairi Kirkland has enrolled in the EarlyChildhood program on the Coffee Campus at Wiregrass.The Coffee County Adult Education program is located at 706 West BakerHighway in Douglas, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday,8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Evening classes areoffered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 4:00 p.m.- 8:00…
Greetings citizens of Douglas! Spring is around the corner and let’s join together and do some spring cleaning around our homes and our public areas. We are looking for volunteers to start up a Keep America Beautiful affiliate here in Douglas and Coffee County. We need cleanup in our parks, our downtown corners, and streets – let’s all TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP! I am happy to welcome our new police chief, Mr. Shane Edmisten. Mr. Edmisten comes to Douglas from the Suwanee Police Department. He has years over 23 years of experience and will bring his knowledge to our…