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A two-year drug trafficking investigation in Coffee County culminated Wednesday with the arrests of seven men on numerous federal charges. Officials with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas Police Dept., Georgia Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and regional state and federal probation officers located and arrested the following six individuals during a sweep of the county beginning Wednesday morning, April 26: 1. 31-year–old Donzel Fussell of Broxton 2. 51-year-old Cleveland Tanksley of Douglas 3. 37-year-old old Samuel Scott Cade of Douglas 4. 37-year-old Antwan Hunt of Broxton 5. 46-year-old Craig Moses James of…

The City of Douglas would like to invite citizens to volunteer to help clean up our roadsides by picking up litter and other debris by participating in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 29, 2017, 8 am – 11 am. This is a great opportunity for clubs, organizations, churches, businesses, and individuals to roll up their sleeves and earn community service hours by making Douglas beautiful. According to the Keep American Beautiful website, Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program, engaging more than five million volunteers and participants every year to create positive…

On Wednesday, April 12, the SGSC Foundation awarded a scholarship to Sharnae Pegues. Sharnae’s family, as well as members of the Boys and Girls Club staff and Board of Directors, SGSC staff and the SGSC Foundation Board, celebrated the occasion with her. Miss Pegues is the current Youth of the Year for the State of Georgia as well as the local winner for Douglas–Coffee County club. She is a senior at Coffee High School and is the daughter of Derek and Chandra Greene.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces operational hours for summer semester 2017. Beginning May 22 until July 28, all Wiregrass campuses will be open on Monday through Thursday and closed on Friday. Most Wiregrass offices will operate on a Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. schedule with the campuses open until evening classes completed. Summer Semester classes begin May 15 and Summer Express classes begin May 30. Please visit wiregrass.edu for more information.

Saturday, April 29 from 11 am-3 pm Douglas-Coffee County citizens are invited to attend a day of awareness with community and public safety agencies. “City in the Mix” Community Services and Public Safety Day will be held in the grass area located behind Central Square Complex (200 S. Madison Avenue). “Bring your lawn chair and join Public Safety and Community Partners as we spread awareness of the “See Something, Say Something” initiative and celebrate the service work of local agencies,” says Douglas Police Chief Gary Casteloes. “The day will be filled with fun for all ages.” Activities will be held…

The City of Douglas and Transwaste are offering a second residential Junk Drop-Off Days date in April. The upcoming date will be Saturday, April 29 at the City Pole Yard located at Pearl Avenue from 8 am-noon. There will be no junk drop off date offered in May. Remaining drop-off dates for 2017 are as follows: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2017. A dumpster will be placed the City Pole Yard located on Pearl Avenue to offer residents a way to dispose of large, non-hazardous items and electronic items at…

April is Autism Awareness month. The Autism Awareness puzzle ribbon is a symbol to show how unique, colorful pieces join together as one in support of those with autism. We proudly wear our ribbons to honor Connor Woods, a 5th grade student at West Green Elementary School. Connor’s sweet, humble, fun- loving personality makes it easy to adore him. He is loved by his classmates and all the faculty and staff. To show our support for Connor, a display was created in the hallway near the library and students, faculty, and staff purchased t-shirts with Connor’s name on them. Our…

Technology is touching every part of our lives, from smart phones to automobiles that can actually park themselves. With increased technology and computers in our vehicles today, the need for skilled and educated automotive technicians is growing. The old image of auto technicians working in greasy auto shops is a thing of the past. With vehicles becoming more computerized, it takes skilled, trained technicians to be able to repair and keep our cars running properly. Wiregrass’s Automotive Technology program was recently accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Wiregrass meets the strict industry standards required for a NATEF Master Automobile…

The Coffee Middle School family offers its congratulations to these three students on making the Region Honor Band hosted at Valdosta State University. These students went through two audition processes and were selected as the top musicians on their instruments in all of South Georgia: Joseph Deloach on tenor saxophone, Cailey Martinez on clarinet, and Gracee Myers on oboe. Joseph and Gracee are eighth grade students at Coffee Middle School and Cailey is a seventh grade student at CMS.

Throughout Georgia, many people have been affected by homicide and often these homicides are unsolved. In Douglas-Coffee County, there are several unsolved homicide cases. As part of “City in the Mix Day,” a special prayer vigil will be held for victims of solved and unsolved homicide cases in Douglas and Coffee County. The purpose will be to let everyone know homicide cases in the community have not been forgotten and remain a top priority. “We want families to know we remember these victims as we continue to work on unsolved homicide cases,” says Police Chief Gary Casteloes. “Unsolved crimes can…