VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Coffee County teacher charged with child molestation
25-year-old Nathan Garett, a teacher in Coffee County, is arrested after allegedly engaging in sexual activity with students at George Washington Carver. Release: Douglas, GA (March 1, 2022) – The GBI has arrested and charged…
19 year old Valdosta man arrested for shooting…
Release: Victim: Jordan Coffee, African American male, 21 years of age, from Jennings, FL Arrested: Jaylon Smith, African American male, 19 years of age, Valdosta Resident On October 16, 2021, at approximately 2:00 am., Valdosta…
GBI investigates use of force incident in Coffee…
Release: Douglas, GA (August 31, 2021) – The GBI is investigating a use of force incident between Coffee County deputies and Pernell Harris, 29, of Douglas, GA. The preliminary information indicates that on August 25, 2021,…
Coffee Co. SR 32 reopens, traffic moved to…
Release: DOUGLAS – State Route (SR) 32 reopened late this afternoon, Monday, July 19, as traffic was shifted to the newly-constructed bridge at Seventeen Mile River east of Douglas. Georgia Department of Transportation personnel worked with…
Coffee Co: SR 32 closed at Seventeen Mile…
Release: DOUGLAS -- State Route (SR) 32 is closed until further notice at the Seventeen Mile River bridge construction site in Coffee County. Georgia Department of Transportation personnel closed the road to evaluate the detour…
Douglas man sentenced on meth distribution charges
Release: Coffee County man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution Convicted felon operated pill factory in his home BRUNSWICK, GA: A Coffee County man who operated a pill factory was sentenced to more than…
Coffee County stabbing under investigation by GBI
Release: GBI Investigates Death in Coffee County Douglas, GA (May 11, 2021) – On Sunday, May 9, 2021, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a…
Surprising way to be a better driver
Want to be a better driver? Drink coffee before you drive and listen to...rap? Those are the surprising findings of a recent study by the UK-based behavioral science consultancy CX Lab and car insurance company…