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Douglas-Coffee County drug agents made two methamphetamine arrests last week during separate incidents. The Douglas-Coffee Heat Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding last Thursday, May 31, 2018, on Ga. 206 Connector at U.S. Hwy. 221 North, Douglas, Ga. The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit responded and, after a brief investigation, 22-year-old Alberto Lopez Ceron of Waycross was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime, and possession of marijuana – less than one ounce. On the same date, the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit was called to 250 English St., Douglas, Ga., to…

Tuesday, June 5, 2018, members of Douglas Elks Lodge #1286 and their Auxiliary hosted a spaghetti dinner for members of two local charities. Each charity was also given a $750 check, using money from a $1,500 Elks National Foundation Anniversary Grant. The charities chosen were the Boys & Girls Club of Coffee County Region and The Child Advocacy Center of Coffee County. As they always do, the ladies of the auxiliary outdid themselves with the food! Members of both charities spent time discussing the ways their organization benefits our community. It was an informative evening learning about the work that two local…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will accept new student applications for Fall Semester on Free Application Day, June 21. Any new student who applies in person on this day will have the application fee waived. Free Application Day will be held on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Cook County WDC Campus, Moody AFB Extended Campus and the Valdosta Campus from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fall Semester classes begin August 15. Wiregrass recently announced the following programs that have been nationally accredited and recognized for meeting and exceeding industry standards include: Pharmacy Technology (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), Associate Degree…

While many teenagers are whiling away the summer with beach trips and leisurely pursuits, 38 Coffee High Students are busily gaining experience and knowledge of the working world in local business and industry worksites. Twenty-two local companies and organizations have made a commitment to employ students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) internships. During June, each of the participating 22 employers will mentor young people by offering them real-world experiences in accounting, manufacturing, engineering, financial services, chemistry, medical, equipment maintenance, video production, marketing and technology. The STEM program began in summer of 2013 with eight employers hiring 11…

Monday, May 28, the Alma Police Department arrested Christopher Dickerson, 42 of Alma, on a municipal court bench warrant. Tuesday, May 29, APD arrested Canela Roman Gumara, 30 of Alma, for driving with a suspended driver’s license, no insurance, and suspended registration. Wednesday, May 30 Arrests APD arrested Collin Miles Brantley, 28 of Alma, on probation warrants out of Ware County. Brantley was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation. APD arrested Marcos Jacome, 35 of Alma, for driving without a driver’s license. APD arrested Ashley Diane Carter, 35 of Alma, for theft by shoplifting at…

Gerald Joiner, age 86, passed away on Thursday May 31, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Joiner was born on November 18, 1931 in Irwin County, GA the son of the late William Joiner and Annie Waldron Joiner. He was a retired Supervisor for Winn Dixie Stores, was a veteran in the United States Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Joiner was preceded in death by: brothers: Lester, Harvey and Junior Joiner; and sisters: Aline Roberts and Arlene Metts. Survivors include: his wife, Luvenia Spell Joiner of…

Brent Hope, age 37, of Groveland, Florida passed away on Tuesday May 29, 2018 in Groveland, Florida. Mr. Hope was born on September 21, 1980 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of Timmy Hope and Patricia Hope. He was a self-employed welder and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: his wife, Ashley Nichole Hope of Fitzgerald, GA; daughter, Sheridan Rayne Hope of Fitzgerald, GA; sister, Daphne Hope of Hazlehurst, GA; brother, Marcus Hope of Douglas, GA; parents: Timmy Hope of Groveland, FL and Patricia Hope of Hazlehurst, GA; step-children: Brylee Hope and Ashlyn Powell. Funeral service will be held…

Jerry Davis, age 70, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Monday May 28, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, FL following an brief illness. Mr. Davis was born on October 30, 1947 in Coffee County, GA the son of the late John Hiram Davis and Anita Cothern Davis. Mr. Davis worked as a truck driver for Elixir Industries and was a member of Bushnell Chapel, Douglas, GA. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Gloria Durden Davis. Survivors include: his wife, Joy Kent Davis of Ambrose, GA; son, John Edwin Davis and wife Laura of Waycross, GA; grandchildren: Matthew…

Nadavah Davis Harrell, age 84, passed away on Sunday May 27, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Harrell was born on July 5, 1933 in Pearson, GA the daughter of the late George Davis and Lessie Leavens Davis. She worked in the floral department in Walmart, was a homemaker and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Harrell was preceded in death by: her husband, Tom Davis Harrell; family by whom she was reared: Mae and Elijah Sears; son, George Harrell; and siblings: Judy Davis, Loudell Davis Millonzi, Dick Davis and Cotton Davis. Survivors include: daughters:…

Myrtle Knight McLeod, age 80, of Hawkinsville, GA passed away on Saturday May 26, 2018 at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home, Hawkinsville, GA. Mrs. McLeod was born on November 9, 1937 in Broxton, GA the daughter to the late James Monroe Knight and Mary Ella Wooten Knight. She retired from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Macon, GA. and was a member of Lizella Baptist Church. Mrs. McLeod was preceded in death by: sons: Clifford Marion McLeod and Kirby Craig McLeod; sister, Allie Knight Floyd; and brothers: Jessie Monroe (J.M.) Knight, John Henry (J.H.) Knight and Joel Clinton (J.C.) Knight. Survivors include:…