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Coffee County deputies have arrested Kenneth McCrimmon, 63, on murder charges after an autopsy revealed that foul play was involved in the death of his wife, Jennifer McCrimmon, who was found dead on Dec. 26, 2017. On Dec. 26, 2017, at 7:48 a.m., Coffee County deputies were dispatched to 1168 Truelove Road in reference to a possible deceased person. Upon arrival at the location, Kenneth Wayne McCrimmon told deputies that he had found his wife, Jennifer McCrimmon, lying in the floor not breathing and cold to the touch. Deputies entered the residence and located Jennifer McCrimmon, who was deceased. Coffee County…

City of Douglas/Coffee County Land Bank Authority committee members and city officials traveled to Thomasville on Thursday, March 22, 2018. The purpose of the trip was to see how the Thomasville-Thomas County Land Bank Authority functions and how they utilize funding for projects. While in Thomasville, the group also toured the Main Street District and Thomasville Main Street Manager, April Norton, shared some of their successful projects for downtown.

The Nature Conservancy will hold its annual Broxton Rocks Easter Open House on Sunday, April 1 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. This annual event brings approximately 100-200 visitors to Coffee County. Visitors are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and discover a natural wonder here in Coffee County. Considered a natural wonder in South Georgia, the Broxton Rocks are part of a 15,000 square-mile band of subsurface sandstone known as the Altamaha Grit, formed by shifts in the Earth’s tectonic plates eons ago. Rare plants, unique wildlife and a waterfall are only a part of the discoveries awaiting visitors on this date.…

Timothy Tucker, a sophomore at Coffee High School and active FBLA member, will serve as the Georgia FBLA State South Area Vice President. Tucker was elected to his position during the Georgia State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, March 23-25, 2018. “I am very proud of Timothy for running and all the hard work he put into getting elected”, stated Ms. Fountain his CHS FBLA adviser. Timothy had to fill out an application, write several essays, come up with his campaign platform, take three test and go through two intensive interviews just to be able to run for state officer in…

Nominations are now being accepted for induction into the South Georgia State College (SGSC) Athletic Hall of Fame. The South Georgia State College Athletic Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding athletes, teams, administrators and coaches who have distinguished themselves either by performance on the field of play or contributions to society in general. A committee led by the Athletic Director of South Georgia State College will select inductees to the Hall of Fame according to the following guidelines. The Athletic Hall of Fame will be open to a person or team who has made an outstanding contribution to…

Five members of Coffee High Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA, March 23-25, 2018. Members competed in various events and attended leadership workshops. Students attending competition at Region Conference earned the right to attend State. Winners at State Leadership Conference are: Samina Patel and Netra Gandhi – Publication Design – 4th place; Ashni Patel – Electronic Career Portfolio – 1st place; Gold Chapter of the Year for Coffee High FBLA Chapter.

First Academy will host its first annual Talent Showcase this Thursday, March 29th at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary. First Academy is a ministry of First Baptist Church by educating the next generation in a biblical sound environment. The name of the showcase is B.A.S.I.C., meaning Brothers and Sisters in Christ. The foundation of the event came from two First Academy teachers, Janet Pridgen and Leann Smith. Janet Pridgen said: “Throughout the event planning process, we wanted an event that would unify us all under one roof, glorifying and worshiping God while…

As March comes to a close, the community is reminded that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the Second Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths (CDC, 2018). It’s Time to get your Colon Checked! Periodic screening is the key to prevention when it comes to colon cancer. Please don’t wait. Your friends at Southern Gastroenterology and Hepatology remind you to get schedule your colon check today. DO YOU KNOW THE RED FLAGS? Change in bowel Habits; Blood in the stool ; Weight loss; Abdominal pain Below are the recommended guidelines for colon cancer screening: Anyone over the age of 50 years old; African…

Diana Tanner, Executive Director, Lakeside Senior Living and Desiree Womack, Activity Director, Lakeside Senior Living, were the speakers at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Mrs. Tanner spoke about the history of Lakeside Senior Living and how it came to be. Mrs. Womack spoke about the activities offered at Lakeside Senior Living, the facilities that are available and the need for more volunteers. The Kiwanis Club members enjoyed and appreciated their presentation.

By Kevin Tatum JUNIOR 4-H CONFERENCE This year’s Southeast District Junior 4-H Spring Conference will be held at Camp Jekyll the weekend of April 27-28. The theme is “4-H Survivor” and the weekend’s activities will include a fun time at the beach with friends from all over Southeast District! The schedule includes a cookout on Friday evening, an opening assembly, followed by a dance, recreation and s’mores. Saturday will include a couple of workshops, beach games, and a silent auction. This conference is open to 7th and 8th graders as well as 6th graders who competed in DPA this school…