News Two jailed following fight at youth basketball game at Central SquareBy Robert PrestonFebruary 13, 202019 Views Tuesday afternoon, two parents got into a fight at the end of a nine-year-old youth basketball game at Central Square…
News Dave and Sheila Hughes struck by vehicle turning left on Bryan StreetBy Robert PrestonFebruary 13, 20204 Views According to an accident report obtained from the Georgia State Patrol, a blue 2019 Jeep Compass driven by Kim Dupree…
News MainStreet Director, wife struck by car in downtown DouglasBy Robert PrestonFebruary 8, 20205 Views Douglas MainStreet Director Dave Hughes and his wife, Sheila, who owns Kribs & Kradles downtown, were hit by a car…
News Two arrested, jailed for allegedly stealing credit cards from carsBy Robert PrestonFebruary 8, 202016 Views Bret Davis, 39, and Amanda Seagraves, 39, both of Vidalia, have been arrested and charged in connection with breaking into…
News School system: Student accidentally brings gun to CMS, no harm intendedBy Staff ReportsJanuary 27, 202021 Views Monday morning, administration at Coffee Middle School learned that a female student had brought a loaded handgun to campus. According…
Community Optima Chemical Group receives national awardBy SubmittedJanuary 23, 20202 Views Optima Chemical Group LLC is pleased to announce it has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in improving environmental, health,…
News Armed robbery attempt at McDonald’s lands three in jailBy Robert PrestonJanuary 21, 202077 Views The old adage goes “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Such could be said for…
News Video: Good Samaritans rescue child found on busy highwayBy Robert PrestonJanuary 20, 202099 Views A few good Samaritans saved the life of a child whom they found on a busy state highway on Sunday.…
Opinion Mayor’s Monthly Minutes: The year in reviewBy SubmittedJanuary 15, 20200 Views By Mayor Tony Paulk Happy New Year citizens of Douglas! The great year of 2020 has begun and I…
Obituaries Billy Walker, 92, has passedBy SubmittedJanuary 10, 20206 Views James William “Billy” Walker, age 92, of Douglas, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center.…