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Registered sex offender arrested, jailed

By SubmittedJune 22, 20174 Views

A registered sex offender residing in Coffee County was jailed by sheriff’s investigators Tuesday after failing to comply with the…

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Bo Dukes indicted, believed to have helped burn Tara Grinstead’s body

By Staff ReportsJune 22, 201731 Views

Monday, Bo Dukes, the second suspect arrested in the killing of Irwin County High teacher and former beauty queen Tara…

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Accused murderer Barrett granted bond, released from jail

By Robert PrestonJune 21, 20176 Views

Caleb Barrett, who was indicted last month for malice murder and felony murder by the Coffee County Grand Jury, was…

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Sharnae Pegues recognized by mayor and city commission

By SubmittedJune 21, 201712 Views

At the regular City Commission Meeting on Monday, June 19, 2017, Mayor Tony L. Paulk and City Commissioners congratulated Ms. Sharnae Pegues…

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Edwin Taylor wins Ward 1 seat, receives 86 percent of votes

By Robert PrestonJune 21, 20178 Views

Runoff schmunoff. Edwin Taylor, a candidate for the Ward 1 city commission seat, bested two other challengers Tuesday night in…

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Sharnae Pegues wins Southeast Youth of the Year, receives $40,000 scholarship

By SubmittedJune 20, 20171 Views

Selected among nine outstanding finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs across the region, Sharnae Pegues from Boys & Girls Club…

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Drug task force chopper finds marijuana, leads to one arrest

By Staff ReportsJune 20, 20178 Views

Officers from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one individual after a drug task force helicopter found marijuana on property…

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Two unrelated incidents, two arrest on drug charges

By SubmittedJune 20, 20173 Views

Coffee Drug Agents arrested a 19-year-old Douglas woman on marijuana distribution charges following an incident on June 19. Douglas police…

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Happy Crabby Steak & Seafood opens new restaurant with ribbon cutting

By SubmittedJune 19, 20173 Views

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15 for new restaurant owners, Frank and…

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Coffee high performing arts center announces groundbreaking ceremony

By SubmittedJune 19, 20172 Views

The Coffee County School System would like to invite everyone to the Coffee High Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. The…

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