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Friday evening, September 29, the Alma Police Department arrested Lynn Harris Adams, 45 of Alma, for criminal trespass, simple battery, and cruelty to children in the first degree. Adams’ arrest followed a 911 call to a home on Townsend Lane. Adams reportedly attempted to remove a medical device from a child at the location, and refused to leave after repeated requests by the residents. During the early morning hours of Saturday, September 30, APD stopped a vehicle on N. Dixson St. for inoperable taillights. During the stop, officers discovered the driver, Nehemiah Brown, 26 of Alma, was driving with a…

By Kevin Tatum NATIONAL 4-H WEEK Each year, 4-H members, volunteer leaders, and Extension staff members celebrate National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. This year, 4-H Week is October 1st – 7th. Currently, there are approximately 1,210 4-H members in Coffee County. These 4-H members can participate in events such as Project Achievement, livestock shows, judging events, target sports, community service activities, and much more. 4-H is open to students in grades 4 through 12. In Coffee County, we offer 4-H to public school, private school, and home schooled students through 53 different club meetings. Public…

City Marshal Rodger Goddard attended the Chief Executive Training Class for newly appointed chiefs of police and heads of law enforcement agencies at the Dr. Curtis E. McClung Training Center in Duluth, GA from September 18-27, 2017. The 60-hour course,administered and provided by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP), is required by state law for all newly appointed heads of law enforcement agencies. The curriculum is designed to give newly appointed law enforcement administrators and command staff personnel training on police management, as well as inform them of laws and policies affecting their departments. Topics covered in the course include:Managerial Liability and E.E.O.C.…

The City of Douglas Public Information Department is accepting registrations for the annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. Citizens need to be aware of some changes with parade start time, rule changes and where the parade will end this year. “We had to make some changes this year in regards to time, rules, and end route of the Parade due to demolition/construction that will be taking place at the former Coffee Alternative Education Center,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “We will start the parade at 6 p.m. this year and end the parade at South Georgia State College. Please make sure whenever you register that…

Last Wednesday morning, September 20, between 1 and 2 a.m., the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office became involved in a vehicle pursuit following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Hazlehurst, GA. After the chase entered Bacon County, Bacon County Sheriff’s Office deputies requested assistance from the Alma Police Department in bringing the pursuit to an end. An APD unit joined the pursuit on U.S. 1 north of Alma. Soon afterwards, the vehicle pursuit ended when the driver of the vehicle surrendered to law enforcement. The driver, identified as Timothy Wesley, Jr., 19 of Alma, was transported back to…

On Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, over 80 volunteers from 10 different counties came out to pick up trash along the Satilla River. Each year the Satilla Riverkeeper hosts this watershed-wide event to target the chronic trash problem at popular river access points. More than 3,000 pounds of trash was collected at eight sites from the headwaters in Douglas to Jekyll Island, where the Satilla River reaches the Atlantic Ocean. “Trash isn’t just an eyesore at local access points to the river, it can contaminate water quality overtime. Our annual cleanup is an opportunity to raise awareness and engage our communities…

Preston Flemming Thornton, age 83, of Douglas, GA passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at Memorial Satilla Health, in Waycross, GA, Mr. Thornton was born July 8, 1934, in Surrency, Georgia to the late Samuel David Smith and Dolly Gertrude Thornton. He was a member of the Saving Grace Ministries and an army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: wife, Eloise Thornton of Douglas, GA.; daughter, Debra Gray of Douglas, GA.; grandchildren: Damon Byrd, Brandon Byrd, Corey Merritt, Linsey Merritt and Casey Merritt; step-sons: Don Harrell and Ronnie Harrell of Douglas, GA.; step-daughter, Debra Kubala of Chiefland, FL.; step-grandchildren:…

Geneva Solomon, age 83, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Columbus, GA. Mrs. Solomon was born January 8, 1934, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Johnny Carver and Bessie Mae Day Carver. She was preceded in death by her husband Ferris Solomon. Survivors include: daughter, Jennie and her husband Glenn Shelhorse of Cataula, GA.; son, Davey and his wife Joy Solomon of Hamilton, GA.; brother, Cecil and his wife Mary Lou Carver of Douglas, GA.; grandchildren: Jason and his wife Loni Solomon, Dayna and her husband Tony Newton and Lacey Manning; great-grandchildren: Austin Newton, Andrew Newton,…

Willie V. Dees, age 92, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Dees was born on December 2, 1924, in Douglas, GA to late Elie Vickers and Bessie Vickers. Survivors include: son, Leland (Sarah Ann) Dees of Ambrose, GA.; grandchildren: Leigh Ann (Chris) DelGiudice of St. Cloud, FL. and Timothy Dees of Ambrose, GA.; great-grandchildren: Bella Rose DelGiudice and Ryder Owen DelGiudice both of St. Cloud, FL.; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery where Rev. L.…

Ronnie H. Perry, age 51, of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Perry was born November 11, 1965, in Douglas, Georgia to Dorothy Hatten Perry and the late Harold Deen Perry. Survivors include: mother, Dorothy Perry of Broxton, GA; daughter, Sarah Perry of Hahira, GA; son, Jackson Perry of Hahira, GA; sister, Cynthia and her husband Pete Caucci of Douglas, GA; brothers: Stanley Highsmith and his wife Rose of Valdosta, GA and Larry Highsmith of Valdosta, GA.; the love of his life and the mother of his children, Pam Perry of Hahira, GA.; several…