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Harper throws three-inning perfect game, Lewis homers and drives in four in Lady Patriots’ 15-0 win over Vidalia Heritage

By Robert PrestonAugust 25, 2025276 Views

The CCA Lady Patriots defeated the Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles 15-0 in three innings Monday afternoon in Vidalia to improve…

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City of Pearson work truck stopped in Douglas on suspicion of illegal drug activity, driver released without being charged

By SubmittedAugust 25, 20259,608 Views

Sunday night just before 8 p.m., a Coffee County sheriff’s deputy stopped a City of Pearson work truck that had…

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Coffee County resident captures snake-on-snake crime — a black racer eating a hognose snake

By Robert PrestonAugust 25, 20251,877 Views

A Coffee County man captured a rare sight over the weekend – a black racer eating another snake. Manuel Saavedra…

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Car crashes twice on Sunday afternoon, second accident results in serious injuries and Air Evac flight to trauma center for treatment

By Staff ReportsAugust 25, 20254,846 Views

A driver crashed a Nissan Versa twice Sunday afternoon – once on Raccoon Bridge Road and again a short time…

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Fire department responds to house fire on Banks Drive, no injuries reported

By Staff ReportsAugust 23, 20251,724 Views

Saturday night, firefighters from the Coffee County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Banks Drive, which is off…

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Former county commissioner Frank Jackson passes at 79

By Staff ReportsAugust 23, 20251,216 Views

Former District 1 county commissioner Frank Jackson has passed away after an extended illness. He was 79 years old. Jackson…

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Georgia Christian Generals defeat CCA Patriots 12-8 on a muddy, slippery night in Douglas

By Robert PrestonAugust 23, 2025265 Views

“I’m proud of our fight. It’s tough to come out and play in a mud pit like that. That’s a…

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Gators hand Trojans first loss of the season and first non-region loss since 2022

By Staff ReportsAugust 22, 20251,461 Views

The Ware County Gators handed the Coffee Trojans their first loss of the season at Memorial Stadium in Waycross Friday…

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Lady Trojans split doubleheader with Warhawks

By Robert PrestonAugust 22, 2025192 Views

The Coffee Lady Trojans split a doubleheader with the Veterans Warhawks Thursday afternoon at Faircloth Field in Douglas. Veterans took…

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Douglas man allegedly steals game camera and other items, camera sends photos of suspect to owner’s cell phone

By Staff ReportsAugust 22, 20253,636 Views

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has charged Demaurio Sutton, age 42, of Douglas, in connection with an ongoing theft investigation.…

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Harper throws three-inning perfect game, Lewis homers and drives in four in Lady Patriots’ 15-0 win over Vidalia Heritage

City of Pearson work truck stopped in Douglas on suspicion of illegal drug activity, driver released without being charged

Coffee County resident captures snake-on-snake crime — a black racer eating a hognose snake

Car crashes twice on Sunday afternoon, second accident results in serious injuries and Air Evac flight to trauma center for treatment

Fire department responds to house fire on Banks Drive, no injuries reported

Former county commissioner Frank Jackson passes at 79

Georgia Christian Generals defeat CCA Patriots 12-8 on a muddy, slippery night in Douglas

Gators hand Trojans first loss of the season and first non-region loss since 2022

Lady Trojans split doubleheader with Warhawks

Douglas man allegedly steals game camera and other items, camera sends photos of suspect to owner’s cell phone

Convicted child molester allegedly gets drunk, lends truck to girlfriend, forgets and reports it stolen, then gets arrested for failure to register

18 bodies in various states of decomposition found at funeral home during eviction process

Dollar General employees catch 58-year-old female allegedly trying to pay for merchandise with movie money

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