News Republicans carry Coffee County by large margin, Cole wins sheriff’s electionBy Robert PrestonNovember 6, 20242,353 Views Republicans carried the day in Coffee County, winning every race on the ballot by a large margin. There were 15,769…
Community Ameris Bank names Shane Shook Local Market PresidentBy SubmittedNovember 5, 2024615 Views Ameris Bank has promoted Shane Shook to market president for Douglas and Vidalia. He succeeds David Batchelor, who recently retired…
News Georgia DCA designates area of downtown as R.U.R.A.L. ZoneBy SubmittedNovember 4, 2024745 Views The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has designated an area in downtown Douglas as a Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas…
News Chris Johnson transferred to Tift County Jail, GBI and local agencies continue to investigate funeral home incidentBy Staff ReportsNovember 4, 20246,127 Views Chris Johnson, the owner of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services who was arrested on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after authorities…
Sports Trojans land #3 seed following loss to Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets in season finaleBy Robert PrestonNovember 2, 20241,239 Views The Coffee Trojans fell to the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets 38-7 Friday night in Thomasville in the final game…
News Stick shift doesn’t stop alleged truck thiefBy Staff ReportsOctober 31, 20248,879 Views Earlier this month, Thomas Trey Lane, 23, of Douglas, was arrested and charged with several violations after he allegedly stole…
News 56-year-old Douglas man found deceased in field, sent to crime lab for further investigationBy Staff ReportsOctober 30, 20247,542 Views Authorities are investigating the death of a 56-year-old Douglas man after he was found dead on Isaac Brigmond Road. The…
News Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services passed inspection in July despite being out of complianceBy Robert PrestonOctober 30, 202411,365 Views A funeral service inspection report from the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service gave Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services in…
News CCSO announces number for family members affected by Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services incident to call to report or seek infoBy SubmittedOctober 28, 20243,077 Views On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office executed an eviction notice at Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services,…
News 18 bodies in various states of decomposition found at funeral home during eviction processBy Staff ReportsOctober 27, 202467,921 Views What started out as an eviction at Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services in Douglas on Saturday turned into something much…