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Mrs. Raven Cheyanne Sears Garcia, age 34, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Garcia was born Monday, October 23, 1989 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Mr. Michael Kenneth Sears and Mrs. Susan Odum Sears. She was a retailer by trade and operated her own business. Her hobbies included yard sales and thrifting. She also loved traveling with her husband and sons, and had a special fondness for sea turtles and frogs. Mrs. Garcia was of the Baptist faith and attended Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded…

Craig Jewell, age 57, of Douglas, Ga, passed away on Thursday, February 15th,2024, at his residence. He was born on July 28th, 1966, in Douglas, Ga the son of Mr. Merrill Clayson Jewell ad Mrs. Myrna Joan Waldron Jewell. His survivors include: One Son; Braxton (Carrie Ann) Jewell of Douglas, Ga, One Daughter; Maria Joan (Roy) Swann, Seven Grandchildren; Henlee Jewell, Harper Jewell, Hollyn Jewell, Haisley Jewell, Baker Jewell, Josie Swann, Raener Swann, Two Brothers; Rodney Neal Peterson, and Merrill Travis Jewell, along with several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father; Merrill Clayson Jewell, Mother; Myrna…

The owners of a McDuffie County, Ga., tax preparation service have been sentenced to prison for filing dozens of fraudulent tax returns to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in excess IRS refunds for clients. Annie Bailey, 67, of Thomson, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and her son Tremarcus Bailey, 43, also of Thomson, Ga., was to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall also ordered the Baileys to pay…

Mr. J.O. Vickers, age 81 of Douglas, Georgia passed away early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023 at Landmark hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Vickers was born on December 7, 1942 to the late Lillie Mae Croft McCall and the late Oliver Waldo (Dub) Vickers. In addition to his parents Mr. Vickers was preceded in death by his grandson, Dillon Michael Collodi. J.O. attended Pembroke University and left college to pursue his professional baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds. His professional career was cut short due to a shoulder injury he incurred during spring training. His love for sports continued throughout…

Trudis Andrews, age 90, of West Green, GA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her home following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Harry Andrews, of 43 years of marriage. Mrs. Andrews was born December 1, 1933 in Douglas, GA to the late Lovette Burch and Elizabeth Burch. Trudis was a cashier with Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation and retired after 23 years. After retirement Trudis loved to fish and she was known for being able to catch fish when no one else could catch them. She was a dedicated member of West Green…

Rev. Gerald Gardner, age 80, of Douglas, Georgia, went to be with our Lord and Savior at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. He was born on October 3rd, 1943 the son of Mr. George Gardner and Mrs. Lena Agnes Strickland. Rev. Gardner pastored at Bushnell Chapel in Ambrose Georgia for many years. He was a blessing to his entire congregation. He was a beloved husband, father and a devout man of God. His Survivors include: His beloved wife; Evaline Cheshire Gardner of Douglas, Ga, Two Sons; Dustin (Desiree) Gardner of Cape Coral, Fl, and Gregg (Renae)…

Kyric Davis had a complete game of 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocked shots as the South Georgia State College Hawks held on to defeat the South Georgia Tech Jets 72-66 Saturday afternoon. The win keeps SGSC (17-6, 8-1) in first place in the GCAA standings with seven regular season games remaining. Lay Davis had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Yannis Woods with 10 points and seven rebounds. The Hawks held the Jets to 44 percent shooting from the field. South Georgia Tech hit only seven three-pointers (29 percent) and…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce played host to a jubilant grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 8, 2024, as Dubberly Glass Shop proudly unveiled its new location at 735 Bowens Mill Rd SW, just across Bowens Mill Hwy from its original establishment. Established in 2007, Dubberly Glass Shop has been an integral part of the Douglas-Coffee County community, providing exceptional glass services under the dedicated ownership of Tony and Susan Dubberly. The grand opening ceremony witnessed a remarkable turnout, demonstrating the strong support and appreciation from the local community. The celebration commenced with Chelsea Preston, Member…

By: Alyssa Goodman Former football player and current motivational speaker, Tra Battle, went to GWCFC to share wise words about mental health on February 7, 2024. Tra Battle is a former Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers football player. He also played college football at the University of Georgia and select students were brought to the gym to hear him speak. Battle came to GWCFC to talk to students about mental health related to the low points in his life that most of the students around this age can relate to. The event was received well…

Francis Marion Lott, a visionary leader and one of the chief architects of Douglas-Coffee County’s unprecedented economic boom, passed away at the age of 87 after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. His remarkable legacy and profound impact on the community will endure for generations to come. After completing his high school education at Culver Military Academy in Indiana, the Douglas native went on to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1959 with bachelor’s degrees in architecture and science. Following five years of service as an officer in the Air Force, eventually reaching Captain’s rank, he returned to…