Author: Submitted

Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, the Alma Police Department responded to a theft of motor vehicle call on E. 7th St. Thursday, Jan. 11, the Waycross Police Department recovered the vehicle in Waycross and apprehended the driver of the vehicle. APD has charged Johnny Antoan Batton, 20 of Alma, with theft by taking-motor vehicle. Batton is also facing charges in Waycross regarding this incident. Batton was previously out of jail on bond for the Sept. 1, 2016 theft of a motor vehicle which occurred on E. 12th St in Alma. Batton was apprehended by Waycross Police in that vehicle also.

Thursday evening, Jan. 11, the Alma Police Department and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office arrested the last identified shooter in the Dec. 1, 2017 shooting which occurred on N. Baker St. Cornelius Lorenzo Perry, Jr, 20 of Alma, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

Thursday morning, Jan. 11, the Alma Police Department and the United States Marshals Service arrested Glenn Darius Smith, 24 of Alma, without incident at 607 Stewart Drive in Alma. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation had previously secured arrest warrants for Smith for aggravated assault stemming from the Dec. 1, 2017 shoot-out in Alma. Smith is also a person of interest in the earlier morning shooting on that same day.

Lee Clements who serves Coffee County in the Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department and CRH EMS was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting of Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. He spoke about personal safety, health emergencies and fire prevention. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his presentation.

The Wiregrass Reader, a literary journal published by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, won first place for its outstanding format, content, and presentation in the American Scholastic Press Association’s Annual Scholastic Yearbook and Magazine Awards. Wiregrass English Instructor Cathy Leeman was the Editor. She shared, “The Wiregrass Reader gives our student, faculty, and friends a chance to show off their amazing talents as artists. There is a ton of talent hidden in our communities and The Reader gives recognition to those amazing people. As far as students are concerned, it gives them not only a voice or vision to share, but…

The Magnolia Midlands Travel Association (MMTA) is requesting proposals for a tourism driven project entitled “Take Flight”. For this project, artists who live or attend college within the region, are being sought to produce artwork that will engage Georgiavisitors and tell the story of the region. The artist will be commissioned to install a set of Eagle wings on a main wall in the State Visitor Information Center in Sylvania, Georgia. The Visitor Information Center is located at 8463 Burton’s Ferry Hwy, Sylvania, GA 30467 and is the oldest center in the US. The wings will designate/create an area for a photo opportunity inside…

The City of Douglas Police, Fire, and City Clerk’s Office were recognized at the Jan. 8 Commission meeting, for receiving an award for the National Night Out Event that was held on Aug. 1, 2017. Thanks to all everyone who helped make this event successful! Pictured L-R: Commissioner Mike Gowen, Commissioner Cindy McNeill, Fire Chief Wilson, Police Chief Casteloes, City Clerk Wynetta Bolder, and Mayor Tony Paulk. Mayor Tony Paulk and the Commission congratulated Douglas Police Officer, Sara Wood, for recently graduating from the Police Academy in Tifton at the City Commission meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Pictured L-R: Commissioner Mike…

Ms. Wilma McKinnon Probeck, age 87. of Waycross passed away Monday evening, Jan. 8, 2018, at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 4, 1930 to the late William McKinnon and the late Eula Mae Gillespie McKinnon. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by: son, Jerry Daniel Smith; sisters: Virginia Crozier and Matti Lou Sims. Survivors include: son, Jesse W. Smith of Waycross, Ga.; siblings: Shirley Edwards , Doris Kimball and Odis McKinnon, all of Jacksonville, FL, Roy McKinnon of Arkansas, and Mildred Collier of Douglas, GA.; grandchild, Thomas William Smith…

Ms. Janette Geraldine Moore, age 88, of Douglas passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 8, 2018, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Moore was born Feb. 11, 1929 to the late James Youngie Day and the late Geanie Jowers Day. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel A. Moore. Survivors include: daughters: Cynthia Lyons of Augusta, GA and Tonya Duffie of Douglas, GA.; brother, J. Y. Day of Douglas, GA.; 2 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Graveside Services and Interment were held on Tuesday, Jan. 9,…

Mr. John McDowell, age 75, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. McDowell was born July 8, 1942 to the late Clarence McDowell and the late Lillian McDowell. Mr. McDowell, a native of Aububon, New Jersey, retired from PCC while working in the Wax Room. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. Mr. McDowell was a Lutheran by Faith. Survivors include: daughters: Angel McDowell of New Jersey; Tina (Scott) Scarborough of Milan, GA, Vivian Smith, Glendora (Wayne) Harper and Peggy Willis, all of Douglas, GA.; 10 grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; several…