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Mr. Jeremy Dayne Harrell, age 31, of Douglas passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born November 8, 1985 to Terry Paul Harrell and Angeline Lott Harrell. Survivors include: Wife, Heather Acorn Harrell of Douglas, GA; daughter Halle Harrell of Douglas, GA; parents Terry Paul and Angeline Lott Harrell of Douglas, GA; sister Nicole (Ryan) Taft of Douglas, GA; uncles Dr. Justin Harrell and Larry Harrell, both of Douglas, GA, and Lawrence (Dottie) Lott of Moultrie, GA; aunt Valarie Davenport of Douglas, GA; maternal grandmother Geneva Lott of Douglas,…

Jimpsey Lee Quinn, Jr., age 84, of Broxton, GA passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Quinn was born on July 9, 1932, in Douglas, GA to the late Jimpsey Lee Quinn, Sr. and Thelma Worth Quinn. Survivors include: his wife, Jeffery Quinn of Broxton, GA; son, Jimpsey Lee (Nanette) Quinn, III of Broxton, GA; sister, Yvonne Sanders of Brunswick, GA; two brothers, Thomas (Helen) Quinn of St. Marys, GA and Derryl (Martha) Quinn of Leesburg, GA; special nephew, Nick Quinn; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The family…

Cleveland White, age 76, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. White was born on May 23, 1940, in Dublin, GA to the Berry Pete White and Bulah Phrocine Yeomans White. Survivors include: his wife, Georgia White of Douglas, GA; daughter, Julie (Scott) Anderson of Douglas, GA; three sons, Robin Cleveland (Carin) White of Douglas, GA, Darren Mike White of Douglas, GA, and Ryan White of Douglas, GA; nine grandchildren, Whitney Ann White, Haley Tanner, Matthew (Keely) Wiggins, Holly White, Raegan Wiggins, Brandon Wiggins, Heidy White, Cheyenne…

A Coffee County woman has been charged with drug trafficking following a multi-agency investigation that led to the discovery of approximately four pounds of methamphetamine. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSI) informed the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit (DCDU), along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Southeast Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SRDEO), last week that they had intercepted information and evidence indicating several pounds of methamphetamine were being shipped to Coffee County from the West Coast. The three entities met and initiated a joint investigation into the methamphetamine trafficking allegation. Between March 9 and March 14, elements of the DCDU…

Coffee County sheriff’s authorities have arrested a 38-year-old Douglas man believed to be responsible for burglarizing a residence earlier this week in the Green Acres community. Deputies responded to a home on Greenfield Circle Monday, March 13, in reference to a burglary. The victim stated she had returned home that evening and discovered several televisions and other items with an estimated total value of over $1,000 were missing. The victim also noted the home’s front door appeared to have been damaged, and one room was in an obvious, disheveled condition. The victim provided the name of Perry Frank Rice of…

Father John Commins, St. Andrews Anglican Church, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting of Tuesday the 14th of March at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. He spoke about his early career in radio then his career change to become an Anglican priest and ended with his return to radio part time. He produces and hosts a Christian music show Wednesdays 8-10 PM and Sundays 1-3 PM on WDMG (97.9 FM). The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his presentation.

Congratulations to the DCCRPD 17U All-Star Basketball team for winning the GRPA State 17U Basketball Tournament. The coaches are Ronnie Graham, Mortell Jordan, and Telvin Thomas. The team roster consisted of the following players: Da’Kabrien Turner, Christian Baker, Jordan Robinson, Deantre Davis, Sederrien Smith, Cornelius Mizell, Shaikeem Mizell, Josiah Killebrew, Rykeem Swain, and Demuntre Royals.

During a regular City Commission Meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017, two City of Douglas retirees were recognized for their years of service. Marvin Rains, who worked for 28 years in the Parks and Recreation Department. During his time with the City, he worked his way up to Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in which he ensured the beautification of the City of Douglas. Mary Lou Gillespie, was employed for 16 ½ years. She worked in the Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk. She stated that she is looking forward to her retirement to do some traveling and spending time with…

At the regularly scheduled Commission meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017, ESG Operations, Inc. presented Douglas Coffee County Parks & Recreation with a donation of $50,000 for the construction of Douglas and Coffee County’s Miracle Field. The Miracle Field will be constructed at the current site of Davis Wade Baseball Field/Park. The field will be utilized for special needs children and adults in Douglas and Coffee County. For more information about the Miracle Field, please contact Stevie Young at 912-384-5978. ESG Donation Photo: Stevie Young (Parks & Recreation Director), Commissioner Kentaiwon Durham, Kevin Davis (ESG Project Manager), John Eddlemun (ESG…

For the first time in Hawks basketball history, South Georgia State College will be represented at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Daniel Peace, a 2015 SGSC graduate and current senior on Troy University’s men’s basketball team, will travel with the Trojans to Greenville, S.C. to play the Duke Blue Devils Friday night in the first round of the tournament. The game is scheduled to tip at 7:20 p.m. on TBS. “It’s still so unbelievable,” said Peace. “We had our ups and downs throughout the season, but we stayed the course and peaked at the right time! I…