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Lisa Reliford Danehower, age 56, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Wednesday August 29, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Danehower was born on September 5, 1961 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter to the late Hubert Reliford and Ovelee Tanner Reliford. Mrs. Danehower was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Danehower. Survivors include: sisters: Shelia Mowen of Nicholls, GA and Elaine R. Tanner of Nicholls, GA; nephews: Hercules Reliford, Walter Johnson and Dedrick Johnson; nieces: Natasha T. Veasey, Karen Reliford, Tina Reliford and Tammy Reliford; several cousins.…

Ms. Maria Isabel Cruz Alvarez, age 51, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Memorial Hospital. Alvarez was born on July 31, 1967, in Michoacan, Mexico to Celia Alvarez and the late Dionicio Cruz. Ms. Alvarez loved being a mother, it was her greatest pride in the world. She loved spending time with her friends and was very loyal. She very much loved nature and was always willing to give. Survivors include: mother, Celia Alvarez; daughter, Ernestina (Jonathan) Moya of Chula Vista, CA.; sisters: Maria Cruz of Mexico, Alanacia Cruz of Mexico, Gloria Alvarez of Mexico, and Guadalupe Cruz of…

Coffee County Sheriff’s Office investigators have secured an arrest warrant for convicted sex offender Shamont Maurice Lowder for failing to maintain the requirements of his sex offender status. Lowder is described as a 45-year-old black male, approximately 5’09”, 185 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Lowder’s whereabouts is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (912) 384-4227 or the Coffee County E-911 non-emergency line at (912) 384-7675. Lowder was convicted of child molestation in Ware County in 2007 and also has an active arrest warrant for violating the terms of his probation.

The South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival will be held at the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 from 1-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Attendees will experience a two day event that is packed with excitement, giveaways, aviation events, RVs, food & general vendors, and fun activities for the entire family. Activities kick-off on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, with general vendors, food vendors, BBQ teams, static display of aircraft, tours of the WWII Museum and Airbase, an RV dealer onsite, and the kids fun area opening to the public from 1…

A traffic stop last Friday led to the arrest of one person on methamphetamine charges and another for a misdemeanor drug offense. Around 5 p.m., Aug. 31, 2018, Coffee County K-9 deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation. During the stop, officers observed drug paraphernalia and conducted a subsequent search of the vehicle. As a result, officers arrested the driver, identified as Gregory Holllinger, for possession of methamphetamine. A passenger in the vehicle, Johnny Harp III, was also arrested for possession of marijuana – less than one ounce.

—–August 28th—– APD responded to a call in the 200 block of Floyd St. regarding a stolen 2006 Honda CBR 998 (black). APD is working with other agencies regarding the stolen motorcycle. If you have any information regarding the location of this motorcycle or who may have stolen this motorcycle, please contact the Alma Police Department at (912) 632-8751. —–August 29th Arrest—– APD arrested Marcella Molina-Jose, 36 of Vidalia, for no driver’s license and a headlight requirement following a traffic stop on S. Pierce St. —–August 30th Arrest—– APD arrested Jarquavius Wilkins, 21 of Alma, for fleeing and attempting to…

The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit arrested six people Thursday, including two wanted fugitives and a suspected methamphetamine distributor. At approximately 10 a.m., Aug. 30, drug agents conducted a brief investigation at a residence on Mora Rd. As a result, Amy Renee Hutchinson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. During a separate incident, Coffee County K-9 units conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. After a brief investigation, Ryan Carver was arrested on six outstanding bench warrants. Ashley Carver and Eric Sauls, occupants of the vehicle, were also arrested for possession of methamphetamine. At approximately…

Chevonne Denson of Douglas has been chosen by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce as a 40 Under 40 Finalist. The Chamber of Commerce recognizes distinguished professionals in their prospective careers. They received 300 nominations and only selected 38 recipients. Chevonne was one of the category finalists in the category of Youth and Education. She represented the Dougherty County School System. All finalist was recognized on Aug. 16, 2018. Currently, Chevonne serves as a social studies department chair where some of her responsibilities include leading the department in collaborative meetings, using universal design to teach 9th-12th grade students, curriculum development, writing performance-based objectives, mentoring teachers, analyzing…

Mrs. Betty Minix Russell Frier, age 77 of Douglas, passed away Sunday morning, August 26, 2018, at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Frier, a native of Coffee County, was born December 19, 1940 to the late Emmitt Minix and the late Mattie Mae Stevens Minix. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by: husbands: Truman Russell and Thomas Frier, Jr.; brothers: Rev. Gene Minix and Curtis Minix; sisters: Sarah Nell Cumbass and Delores Waldron. Betty had been an active member of Assembly of God Church in Douglas for 58 Years, where she taught Sunday School for…

Mrs. Donna Lynne Jones Dreist, age 43 of Middleburg, FL, passed away Friday night, August 24, 2018, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Driest was born July 15, 1975 to the late James Virgil Jones and the late Brenda Gail Sandifer Jones. Survivors include: her husband, Henry A. Driest of Middleburg, FL., children: Joy Leann Hall of Ray City, GA., Hailey Dreist, Tiffany Dreist and Damion Driest all of Middleburg, FL.; sisters: Brenda Heaton of Willacoochee, GA., Judy Ezell of Adel, GA.; brother, James Carl Jones of Casper, WY.; 4 Grandchildren; a number of extended family…