News Alleged attempted shoplifting leads to criminal trespass chargeRobert Preston, Jr.September 10, 2026
News City lowers flag at City Hall in remembrance of Commissioner Johnnie Lee RoperRobert Preston, Jr.March 21, 20177 Views2 Mins Read Today, a short yet poignant ceremony at City Hall honored the memory of long-term city commissioner Johnnie Lee Roper, who…
News Social media ad leads to stolen property arrestStaff ReportsMarch 21, 201715 Views1 Min Read You gotta be careful where you advertise items that have been allegedly stolen. Coffee County investigators proved that this week…
News Superintendent, board member release statement regarding passing of Ronnie JohnsonRobert Preston, Jr.March 21, 201734 Views2 Mins Read It is hard to put into words what has happened today in Douglas and Coffee County. Two respected elected officials,…
News Ward 1 City Commissioner Johnnie Lee Roper has passed awayRobert Preston, Jr.March 20, 201717 Views1 Min Read Today, the City of Douglas announced that Ward 1 City Commissioner Johnnie Lee Roper has died. No details regarding his…
News BOE member Ronnie Johnson ill, hospitalizedRobert Preston, Jr.March 18, 201718 Views2 Mins Read District 1 school board member Ronnie Johnson remains hospitalized in the Coffee Regional Medical Center Intensive Care Unit after becoming…
News Georgia Music Partners names Shani Sammons, other industry leaders to board of directorsStaff ReportsMarch 18, 201719 Views4 Mins Read Georgia Music Partners (GMP) announced the appointment of Shani Sammons, a Douglas native and graduate of Coffee High School, to…
News Premium Peanut to expand, create at least 80 new jobsSubmittedMarch 18, 201714 Views2 Mins Read Premium Peanut announces plans to expand into the peanut oil market. Currently, the operation located on Barrington Road in Douglas,…
News Domestic violence suspect leads deputies on chase, eventually arrestedSubmittedMarch 18, 201723 Views2 Mins Read A domestic violence suspect faces aggravated assault and other charges after leading Coffee County deputies on a vehicle and foot…
News Multi-agency investigation leads to big drug bust near NichollsSubmittedMarch 17, 201718 Views2 Mins Read A Coffee County woman has been charged with drug trafficking following a multi-agency investigation that led to the discovery of…
News Deputies make arrest in Green Acres incidentSubmittedMarch 16, 201758 Views1 Min Read Coffee County sheriff’s authorities have arrested a 38-year-old Douglas man believed to be responsible for burglarizing a residence earlier this…
