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David Lee Hamilton, Sr., age 70, a native of Minerva, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Hamilton lived in Douglas since 1981. Mr. Hamilton was born on September 20, 1946, in Minerva, Ohio, to the late David Ellwood Hamilton and Phyllis Arlene Walker Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was a former employee of PCC Airfoils for 38 years. Survivors include: his wife of 32 years, Patricia Porter Hamilton of Douglas, GA; four children, Julie Greene of North Augusta, SC, David Hamilton, Jr. of North Augusta, SC, Lisa Thomas of Nicholls,…

James “Jimmy” Lewis, age 67, of Broxton, GA passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on June 26, 1949, in Broxton, GA to the late Willie Milton Lewis and Jean Clinnard Lewis. Survivors include: his wife, Wanda Lewis of Broxton, GA; son, Jamie (Leslie) Lewis of Springfield, GA; sister, Judy (Wendell) Sturgis of Ambrose, GA; stepmother, Freddie Lewis of Douglas, GA; stepbrother, Wayne (Melinda) Tanner of Douglas, GA; sisters-in-law, Lynette Pridgen and Virginia Pridgen; four nieces, Jana Grizzard, Alicia Schramm, Crystal Brown, and Michelle Tanner; and four nephews, Jonathan…

The city’s Public Information Department will kick-off the Spring/Summer Photo Contest on Monday, April 24, 2017. The social media contest will feature Douglas – Coffee County photographs taken by local photographers. “We wanted to offer our locals who take fantastic social media photos a chance to showcase their talent,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “Social media is a great place to share photos that feature our town.” All photo contest entries are subject to rules listed below and posted at www.cityofdouglas.com. All photos will be judged based on a combined total of visitor votes at the Douglas Visitor Information…

By Kevin Tatum 4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program. It is a self-directed individual competition including presentations and, at the junior and senior level, a documented record of project work, leadership and service activities done throughout the year. The goal is for participants to: acquire an understanding of a subject matter in one of 50 project areas; develop skills in researching, assembling, and presenting information; develop skills in leadership, service and communication; and develop and enhance qualities of integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation and self-confidence. Project Achievement for junior and senior 4-H members (grades 7-12) culminates with…

Thursday morning, April 20th, the Alma Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle. After an investigation, the vehicle was recovered and Tiffany McCloud, 34 of Alma, was arrested for motor vehicle theft. Friday afternoon, April 21st, APD’s Crime Suppression Unit arrested three following a traffic stop on S. Pierce St. for a seatbelt and lane violation. Benjamin King, 36 of Mershon, was arrested for DUI. Jana Burke, 28 of Nicholls, was arrested for possession of a schedule II controlled substance. Chasity Carter, 27 of Alma, was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant.

A Douglas man faces domestic violence charges after Coffee County deputies responded to a fight in a roadway Thursday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to Aubrey Road in reference to a domestic dispute and observed the female victim and the offender, 28-year-old Cortney J. Young, engaged in a verbal altercation. Deputies separated the two parties, and Young denied that any physical contact had occurred. The victim stated Young had struck her on the face with an open hand, pulled her hair, and ripped her shirt. Deputies observed physical evidence corroborating the victim’s testimony and obtained photographic documentation of…

As a part of the “Shame on You” Anti-Litter and Beautification Program, offenders who are caught in the act of littering, illegally dumping, vandalizing property, or dumpster diving could have their names/photos posted on the City’s social media platforms, Channel 13, and could face a fine of up to $1,000. Due to a recent increase in vandalism in the parks and illegal dumping, the City of Douglas would like to urge citizens to help keep Douglas clean and visibly pleasing by reporting suspicious activity, vandalism, and illegal dumping to the “See Something, Say Something” Crime Tip line. “Our citizens should…

South Georgia State College students attended Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN, along with approximately four thousand students, advisors, and administrators from all over the world during the three-day event. Amy Hancock, Phi Theta Kappa advisor, accompanied SGSC students Zac Elz from the Kappa Sigma chapter of the Douglas Campus and Mark Freeman of the Alpha Rho Omega of the Waycross Campus. SGSC’s Alpha Rho Omega Chapter president and Regional Vice President, Mark Freeman, represented the Georgia Region by joining the other Georgia regional officers on stage during the opening ceremony.…

A Bacon County jury convicted Daniel Byrd today of vehicular homicide in the 1st degree and DUI. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ian Sansot with Chief Judge Dwayne Gillis presiding over the proceedings. The evidence presented at trial showed that on the night of August 4, 2015, Byrd, who was driving a 2011 Dodge Ram truck on Highway 32 in Bacon County, “blacked out” and crossed the center line into oncoming traffic. His truck then drove over the 2005 Toyota Camry that was being driven by 24 year old Jamie Holden. The weight of the truck crushed Ms.…

A member of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team has been selected as an NJCAA All-American for the third consecutive season. Zaquavian Smith, a 6’0” redshirt sophomore from Statesboro, Ga., was a second team NJCAA All-American selection for 2016-2017. He joins Tyrone Sam (second team; 2015-2016) and Jovante’ Spivey (first team; 2014-2015) as NJCAA All-American selections. Reco Lewis, who played for the former Waycross College, was an honorable mention selection in 2010-2011. “It’s an honor to be named second team All-American,” said Smith. “Junior college basketball has prepared me more for life than anything. Without my team and the…