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Two Coffee County men believed to be responsible for a residential burglary in which several firearms were stolen have been arrested and jailed. Sheriff’s officials responded to a home on Canary Lane on Feb. 9, 2017 in reference to a possible burglary. They later determined that seven firearms had been stolen from the residence. Following an investigation, detectives charged 19-year-old Aaron Steven McGouyrk and 19-year-old Dustin Anthony Purvis with first degree burglary. Six of the seven firearms stolen during this incident have been recovered.

A convicted felon from Wisconsin was jailed on drug and weapons charges last week following the execution of a search warrant by Coffee County drug agents. The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, with the assistance of Georgia State Probation, served the warrant on Feb. 28 at 9165 Highway 32 East in Nicholls. The subject of the investigation, 46-year-old Anthony Roth, was found to be growing eight marijuana plants inside the home. Detectives also located five firearms and over 450 rounds of ammunition. Roth has a previous conviction for growing marijuana in Wisconsin. He transferred his probation from Wisconsin to Georgia last year.…

A Coffee County man was charged with methamphetamine possession while authorities were conducting a road check in late February. The Georgia State Patrol, Douglas-Coffee H.E.A.T. Unit, and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office conducted the check on Feb. 24 at the intersection of Carver Church Rd. and Kamara Rd. in Douglas, Ga. A passenger in a vehicle checked, 55-year-old Benjamin Lee Batten, was found to be in possession of approximately 2.5 grams of methamphetamine. The case was turned over to the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, and Batten was subsequently charged with possession of methamphetamine. Batten was also arrested on an outstanding…

State 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows Coffee County 4-H members traveled to Perry to compete in the state livestock shows the week of February 22-26. This week of shows included market hog, steer, heifer, dairy heifers, breeding does, and breeding ewes. Coffee County 4-H members who participated in the State Heifer Show included: Ambrose: Kramer Day; Junior 4-H Club: Taylor Medders and Callie Willis. Kramer placed first, Taylor placed third, and Callie placed eighth in their respective classes. In the Breeding Doe Show, participants included Junior 4-H Club: Jonathan Sayer; and Senior 4-H Club: Cole Carver and Austin Fuller. Austin’s does place second and third in…

By Terry Lewis Albany Herald ALBANY — Dougherty County School System Assistant Superintendent Jack Willis has been called “the man behind the curtain” at the DCSS. While Superintendent Butch Mosely has been the face of the system the past four years, Willis has been the one pulling the levers to keep the DCSS between the white lines. In June, Willis and his good friend Mosely will retire together. Mosely, 75, will head to his farm in Climax and Willis, 78, to his gulf house in Panama City Beach, Fla. They will also take more than a century of experience…

Friends who read to Coffee Pre-K students are always a special treat. During Read Across America Day in the Coffee County School System, Pre-K students enjoyed having guest readers share Dr. Seuss books with them. Some of the guests were parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, guardians, policemen, principals and business partners. Shown in these photos are two guest readers in Ms. Barbaree’s Class. Eastside fifth grade teacher Mrs. Sandy Davis shared a story to her granddaughter Cambry’s Pre-K class, and Eastside second grade teacher Mrs. Christie Douberly shared a story with her daughter Ruby’s Pre-K class. Thank you to everyone who…

First Baptist Church of Douglas brings to the community nationally known author, syndicated columnist, radio talk show host and family psychologist John Rosemond on March 26 and 27, 2017. Rosemond is known for his sound advice and relaxed style and is one of America’s busiest and most popular public speakers. Rosemond will present a two-day parenting workshop at First Baptist Church, 124 North Gaskin Ave. On Sunday, March 26 from 2 to 5:30 p.m., he will present “Parenting with Love and Leadership.” On Monday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., he will present “You’re More Than Just a Mom” (lunch provided at this session); and from 6:30 to 8 p.m., he will present “Parenting the Strong-Willed Teenager.” Rosemond has…

Westside Elementary held their annual My Princess and Me Dance on February 24, 2017. Princesses in grades Pre-K through 5th were escorted by their special Prince to share in an enchanted, glamourous evening. Princesses were pampered in the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique where they had their hair and make-up done just right. At the Glamour Nail Salon, they had their nails manicured and painted by Miss Elisabeth Gowen and Miss Alexis Davis. Princesses were able to choose a lovely tattoo as an accessory at the Princess Press-On Art Booth. Two special photo booths were available for either professional or cell phone…

The SGSC Hawks baseball team made a road trip to play Thomas University JV and left with two strong wins, clinching the first game 16-3. They continued their impressive showing by securing the second game with a score of 11-2. In game one, the Hawks captured the lead early by scoring two runs in the first inning, and they never looked back. SGSC scored five additional runs in the third inning and added five more in the fifth and four in the sixth. When the dust had settled, the Hawks had a total of seventeen hits in the game. Zack…

Students throughout Eastside Elementary School enjoyed celebrating the memory of Dr. Seuss on his birthday March 2. Dr. Seuss’ contribution to early childhood literature was tremendous, and many of the books he wrote and illustrated are still being implemented into early childhood Curriculum. What a treasure Dr. Seuss’ literature has been for many decades! On this special day, know nationwide as Read Across America Day, many guest readers were seen on campus reading, some characters from his book hopping through the halls, silly socks being worn and various types of Whoville hairdos joining in the celebration. There was a special…