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Wednesday night, Douglas police arrested Tyrone Laderrick Ellerton, 34, in connection with an accidental shooting that took place on South Madison Avenue. Charges included possession of schedule prescription drugs, theft by receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. A police officer on patrol heard gunshots around 8 p.m. Thursday. He saw several individuals running away from a white vehicle. One of the individuals, Tyrone Ellerton, had a handgun. The officer disarmed and detained him. At the scene, the officer saw that Joshua Santez Ellerton,…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office was made aware early Thursday afternoon, March 30, of false media reports and public concern regarding the alleged escape of a Coffee County inmate from Coffee Regional Medical Center. The sheriff’s office was not contacted prior to the media publishing such reports. In the event of an escaped inmate, or any incident regarding an immediate public safety issue, it is the policy of the sheriff’s office to provide information to the media as quickly as possible. Just after 6:30 a.m. today, Coffee County deputies were dispatched to a residence off Rebecca S. Waldron Rd. in…

Agents with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit (DCDU) have arrested a county jail officer on two felony charges in a sting operation after learning he approached a former inmate in an attempt to illegally purchase controlled substances. The former inmate stated to agents that 26-year-old Coffee County Jail officer Cory Brent Harrelson had inquired about making a purchase of the prescription drug methadone. DCDU agents collaborated with the former inmate to perform a delivery of controlled substances to Harrelson, and a meeting for a drug transaction between him and Harrelson was arranged. Agents observed and surveilled the transaction and arrested Harrelson…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) and Dr. Charles Smith, Chair of Business and Assistant Professor of Management, will host an information session to learn more on the BSM on Tuesday, April 4th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the President’s Dining Room in the James M. Dye Building on the Waycross Campus and on Thursday, April 6th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Alumni House on the Douglas Campus. The degree is approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Thus, financial aid and SGSC Foundation scholarships are available. “Today’s employers are looking for…

There is an old quote by Francis of Assisi that says, “He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.” It’s hard trying to figure out what you want to do as a career for the rest of your life. So many choices and options are available, along with expectations and peer pressure, that it can make the process overwhelming. Many choose their education and career path strictly based on what is expected…

Lexie Southerland, Journalism student at GWCFC Recently the George Washington Carver Freshman Campus’ (GWCFC) Journalism class visited South Georgia State College (SGSG). When arriving at the college the Journalism class was welcomed by Nikolaos Hutto. Hutto is currently a Business teacher and lead recruiter at SGSC. When going into Engram Hall, the class was taken to the second floor for a brief presentation. Some of the topics that were discussed in the presentation were: the cost of college, Move On When Ready (MOWR) program with SGSC, dorms, and much more. After going through the presentation, the class was directed…

The City of Douglas and TransWaste are offering residential junk drop-off days once a month to help citizens get rid of the excess trash. The upcoming date will be Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the City Pole Yard located at Pearl Avenue from 8:00 am-12 noon. Remaining drop-off dates for 2017 are as follows: May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2017. Each month, a dumpster will be placed the pole yard located on Pearl Avenue to offer residents a way to dispose of large, non-hazardous items and electronic items…

Coffee Middle School students are challenged to read for 50 points for the months of March and April. Gift cards are given each week to motivate students to read. Winners of the gift cards for Reading Counts for the first two weeks of the competition are: 6th graders Andy Carrillo, Victor Espinoza, 7th graders Harmone Merritt, Mystic Wilkes , 8th graders (not shown) Elizabeth Hunt, and Emily Merritt.

Deadline Extended for Cloverleaf Day Camps Each summer, in addition to providing the traditional week of summer camp at one of the five 4-H camping facilities, we offer a few local day camps for Cloverleaf (4th-6th graders) 4-H members. This year, we are offering three activities for these students. The first one is called “Fun and Games” and will be held on Monday, June 5th. Cost for the activity is $20 and will include lunch. 4-H members will enjoy playing games, making crafts, cooking and eating delicious recipes, learning how to make and play their own musical instruments, and challenging themselves…

Hank Eugene Crews, age 44, of Nicholls, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at University of Florida Shands Hospital, in Jacksonville, FL from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Crews was born on May 25, 1972, in Douglas, GA to Ellis Eugene Crews and Patricia Mae Stone Crews. Survivors include: his wife, Heather Crews of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Carsyn Crews of Nicholls, GA; son, Cody Crews of Nicholls, GA; mother, Patricia Crews of Douglas, GA; father, Ellis E. Crews of Douglas, GA; sister, Jennifer (Francisco) Diliegros of Douglas, GA; niece, Dayla Diliegros of Douglas, GA; nephew, Daniel Diliegros…