On August 24, 2025, deputies responded to a domestic dispute that led to the arrest of 34-year-old Pedro Guzman Hernandez. During the incident, Hernandez was reported to have been involved in a verbal altercation while under the influence of alcohol. According to statements, Hernandez retrieved a firearm during the dispute. Deputies located a ROMARM AK-47 style rifle, which was collected as evidence. Based on the circumstances and witness accounts, Hernandez was taken into custody and charged with reckless conduct. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail for processing.
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James M. (Jim) Schwindle passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2025, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death in by his father, First Lieutenant Adam Charles Schwindle, who was an Army Air Force B-25 bomber pilot in World War Il and was shot down and killed in combat on March 14, 1944. Jim was also preceded in death by his mother, Robinelle Cornelius (Bobbie) Schwindle Weeks of Douglas, who passed away on January 5, 1992; by his wife Judy Young Schwindle of Osierfield, Georgia, who passed away on September 13, 2002; by his stepfather, Harvey Chester (Chesley) Weeks…
Marvin L. Douglas, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his residence, followeding an extended illness. He was born on July 17, 1949, in Douglas, GA to the late Reverend Claude Douglas and the late Sarah Dyal Douglas Survivors include: his beloved wife, Martha Jean Douglas of Douglas, GA; one son, Kevin (Karla) Douglas of Douglas, GA; one daughter, Tracy (Jason) Campbell of Richmond Hill, GA; five grandchildren, Jacy (Gage) Anderson, Kalli Douglas, Kam Douglas, Reese Spell, and Case Spell; one great-granddaughter, Baleigh Anderson; one brother, Larry (Jackie) Douglas of Douglas, GA; one sister,…
The Know Your Worth initiative was created in response to the tragic loss of students to suicide in recent years. The organizers of this event are proud to announce a two-day event dedicated to supporting student mental health. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to ensure the well-being of Coffee County students, ensuring an environment where mental health is prioritized, and support is readily available. On September 10 and 11, 2025 this event will take place in Douglas as part of the observance of Suicide Prevention Month. Know Your Worth in conjunction with Family Connection is honored to…
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, members of the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council, Keep Douglas Beautiful, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, and Douglas Masonic Lodge #73 came together to enhance Roundtree Park by planting trees and installing a new recreational picnic table. This project was funded through the Youth Placemaking Grant from the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative and Georgia Cities Foundation. The Placemaking Collaborative emphasizes the importance of equitable and inclusive community engagement in developing locally based placemaking projects. “Exciting developments are just around the corner for the 2025-2026 team!” exclaims Youth Council Coordinator Dinitra Williams. “We can’t wait to dive into a fabulous year…
Tuesday morning, a written challenge to the mayoral candidacy of John Allen Moore was filed by Derek Harper, a city of Pearson voter, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §21-2-6. The Atkinson County Board of Elections & Registration has tentatively scheduled a hearing on the challenge for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at their office in Pearson. The basis of the challenge is an allegation of Mr. Moore having state income tax liens and falsifying his oath of candidacy by declaring he was not a defaulter on any federal or state taxes. The Board has also been presented separately with…
Vera Googe, age 95, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1st, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 23rd, 2025, the daughter of Aubrey Hugh Powell and Novella Graham Powell. Her survivors include: one daughter, Karen Alisa (Richard) Crawford of Ware Shoals, SC; one son, Charles Ricky (Dawn) Googe of Douglas, GA; one brother, Donnie (Jill) Powell of Thomasville, GA; five grandchildren, Neil (Stacey) Googe, Justin Holt, Ryan Holt, Amanda Edge, and Robert Martin; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her beloved husband, Dolvin Googe; one son,…
On Monday, August 18, 2025, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council conducted the first meeting of the 2025-2026 term. Junior Mayor Zipporiah Wilcox welcomed everyone to the new session and announced the goals for the upcoming term. Tracy Davis from Light House Church delivered the invocation to begin the meeting, and Braylon White was recognized as the outstanding community youth. Braylon White, a 10th grader at Coffee High School, was recognized for his courage and inspiration in the face of adversity. Braylon is the son of Shay Edwards and Anthony White. Diagnosed with a serious heart condition at a young age, Braylon received a…
Johnnie Michael “Mike” Smith, age 69, of Broxton, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. He was born on May 21st, 1956, the son of Hoke Cummings “Brother” Smith and Betty Carver Smith. His survivors include: his beloved wife, June S. Smith of Broxton, GA; two sons, John M.(Shannon) Smith Jr. of Broxton, GA and Mark (Brittany) Smith of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, John Carter Smith and Paxton Riley Smith; one brother, Edward Darrell(Debra) Smith of Broxton, GA; and one sister, Felicia Smith of Fitzgerald, GA. He was preceded in…
Several former Coffee Trojans are playing college football and are enjoying some early season success. The list of CHS alumni in the college ranks go from junior college teams to Division I programs. And it hasn’t taken long for them to show their value at the next level. Maybe the headliner of the group is Maurice Turner, a redshirt junior running back at Tulane. Turner originally went to Louisville and played well for the Cardinals. He looked positioned to be Louisville’s starting running back last year but injuries significantly limited his playing time. Though he did come back and get…