News CCSO cracks down on illegal hemp salesBy SubmittedJuly 7, 20255,294 Views In response to growing community complaints, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office launched an enforcement effort targeting local convenience stores accused…
News Fight at apartment complex leads to discovery of suspect with numerous active warrantsBy Staff ReportsJuly 7, 20254,369 Views A June 22, 2025, fight at Georgian Woods Apartments sent a Douglas man to jail, where remains incarcerated. According to…
News DPD officer stops 44-year-old for alleged jaywalking, finds suspected methamphetamineBy SubmittedJuly 4, 20252,470 Views A jaywalking investigation resulted in a short jail stay for 44-year-old Lee Demita Barfield of Douglas. According to a report…
Community City announces July meetingsBy SubmittedJuly 4, 2025209 Views The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend or join various city committees and boards. The following is a list…
Sports ESPN: Baxley’s Byron Buxton emerges as Twins’ best player at halfway point of MLB seasonBy Robert PrestonJuly 4, 2025972 Views Baxley native Byron Buxton, centerfielder for the Minnesota Twins, has emerged as Minnesota’s MVP at the halfway point of the…
News Alleged domestic dispute leads to busted phone, criminal trespass chargesBy Staff ReportsJuly 3, 20251,829 Views An early morning domestic dispute last month allegedly led to a broken phone and a short trip to jail. According…
News Douglas designated as a City of Civility by GMABy SubmittedJuly 3, 2025241 Views At the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Convention on June 23, 2025, the City of Douglas was recognized as a…
Community SGSC updates business hours to better serve students and the communityBy SubmittedJuly 3, 2025373 Views South Georgia State College has recently updated its standard operating hours to better meet the needs of students, families, and…
News DPD officers find suspected marijuana, crack cocaine during late-night traffic stopBy Staff ReportsJuly 3, 20253,473 Views A traffic stop that began because of a taillight that was out landed a 39-year-old in jail on illegal drug…
Community Freedom Fest, fireworks scheduled for Friday, July 4By SubmittedJuly 3, 2025463 Views The City of Douglas, Pilgrim’s Pride, GFL Environmental, and other great partners will host the 2025 Freedom Fest celebration on…
