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An investigation into drug activity at a local grocery store parking lot led to the arrest of a Douglas woman Wednesday on drug distribution charges. Agents with the Douglas – Coffee Drug Unit encountered 25-year-old Pamela Michelle Tanner while conducting an investigation at Harvey’s Supermarket, 901 W. Ward Street, in Douglas. During the investigation, agents discovered seven small packages of suspected marijuana packaged for sale. Tanner admitted to authorities she intended to sell the drugs and agents arrested her at the scene. Tanner was transported to the Coffee County Jail and subsequently charged with one count of possession of marijuana…

On Tuesday, May 4, the Coffee County Schools honored those who have retired this school year and those who are retiring this spring. At the annual reception, the retirees were honored by having family, friends, and members of the community come and celebrate their educational careers and their new chapter of life. The event was held at the Atrium Event Center in downtown Douglas. Special thanks is given to the following: Coffee County School Nutrition Association for providing refreshments; the Coffee County Retired Educators Association for serving as hostesses; agriculture students Abbie and Alex Vaughn (Coffee Middle), Leana Atkinson (GWC…

Coffee County’s new educational center, The Learning Coop, will be holding its grand opening on Tuesday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. This event will include camp registration, sign-up for summer boxes, and a chance to meet “the chicks.” There will be door prizes and refreshments. The Learning Coop is owned by local educators: Tammy Bennett, Shelly Lott, and Jaime Taylor. Summer educational day camps such as Spy School, Mad Scientist, STEAM camp, and Camp-Read-A lot will be offered throughout the month of June. The center will also offer Saturday camps such as Kid’s Cooking Club, Exercise and Nutrition for Kids,…

Jennifer Paige Miller, 43, of Douglas, was jailed Thursday after ripping a telephone from a wall as a 67-year-old victim was attempting to contact emergency services. Coffee County Deputies initially responded to a residence off E.L. Curtis Road in reference to a disorderly female subject. Miller told authorities she and the other individual had gotten into a verbal altercation that ultimately led to the victim locking herself in a bedroom at the home. Miller stated she had damaged the bedroom’s door in an attempt to check on the elderly female. The victim was checked by emergency medical personnel and, while…

Mrs. Linda Elaine Lott Paulk, age 70, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, 2017, at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Paulk was born July 1, 1946 to the late Aubrey Lott and the late Jean Royal Vickers Lott. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kendall Paulk and brothers, Jerry Lott, Kenny Lott and Darryl Lott. Mrs. Paulk was a homemaker. She also worked alongside her husband as a farmer and a syrup maker. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Mrs. Paulk was a native of Coffee County;…

Ms. Cynthia Lynette Robinson Starling, age 50 of Lawtey, FL, passed away at her sister’s home In Lawtey, FL, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 following an extended illness. Ms. Starling was born March 5, 1967 to the late Earl Robinson and Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson. Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a half-sister, Rosalyn Day, and a step-daughter, Jill Starling. Survivors include: Daughter Jami Aline Starling of Barrigada, Guam; mother Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson of Nicholls, GA; sisters Renee Wright of Lawtey, FL and Janie Edwards of Decatur, GA; step-son Jason Starling of Ambrose, GA; grandsons…

Ms. Cynthia Lynette Robinson Starling, age 50 of Lawtey, FL, passed away at her sister’s home In Lawtey, FL, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 following an extended illness. Ms. Starling was born March 5, 1967 to the late Earl Robinson and Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson. Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a half-sister, Rosalyn Day, and a step-daughter, Jill Starling. Survivors include: Daughter Jami Aline Starling of Barrigada, Guam; mother Barbara Ann Cadle Robinson of Nicholls, GA; sisters Renee Wright of Lawtey, FL and Janie Edwards of Decatur, GA; step-son Jason Starling of Ambrose, GA; grandsons…

Mr. William F. (Bill) Goodman, Jr., age 90, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday night, April 26, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Goodman was born October 10, 1926 to the late William F. Goodman, Sr. and the late Myrtle Dean Goodman. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Don Goodman, Bobby Goodman and Harold Goodman, and a sister; Nancy Peake. Mr. Goodman was a native of Adwolfe, VA. He had lived in the Douglas area for many years. He had retired after many years of employment in the garment industry having…

Mrs. Nancy Marie Mizell Douglas, age 74, of Douglas passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2017, at Hospice Satilla Hospice House of Waycross, following an extended illness. She was born July 18, 1942 to the late Sid Mizell and the late Fannie Delk Mizell. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Etta Wilson and two brothers, Roan Mizell and Spencer Mizell. Mrs. Douglas, a native of Homerville, Clinch County, retired after 40 years as a ward clerk with Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Douglas was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include her…

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has announced that Elixir Extrusions, a manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts, will expand its operations in Douglas-Coffee County. This expansion will create 100 new jobs, and represents an investment of more than $8 million into the facility. “Georgia continues to sustain a strong reputation for being a leader in manufacturing,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “It is encouraging when existing companies like Elixir Extrusions announce expansions, as it puts a spotlight on our pro-business environment. Our variety of strategic assets, including a well-connected logistics infrastructure and established workforce will continue…