Wedding Story — By Tommy Purser
FOX HILL PLANTATION, HAHIRA, GA — Miss Kaitlyn Michelle Purser and Mr. Matthew Gavin Reed were united in Holy Matrimony Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Fox Hill Plantation wedding venue near Hahira, Ga. The double-ring ceremony was held in the plantation’s open-air, covered pavilion nestled amidst a forest of moss-covered oak trees. A capacity crowd…
Read MoreMr. Odis Clark, 88
Mr. Odis Clark, 88, passed away peacefully April 20. He was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Hazlehurst. He is survived by his wife, Rose Clark of Forsyth; son Kenneth Clark and daughter-in-law Nancy Clark, both of Bolingbroke; and grandson Casey Clark and his wife Alex Clark, both of Macon. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreJackets fall in 11 and 9 inning marathon
Jeff Davis High’s baseball season came to a heart-breaking end last Thursday in Social Circle as the Yellow Jackets fell 3-2 in 11 innings and 6-3 in 9 innings as both teams were stretched to their limits before the Redskins prevailed in the exhausting 2-game series. While Jeff Davis ended its season with a 15-19…
Read MoreSchool Board holds called meeting
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education held a called meeting last week. The board approved the purchase of playground equipment for the new primary school from Play South Playground Creators. The retirement of high school teacher Roger Metts was approved. The board approved recommendations to hire Pre-K paraprofessional Carly Jones, primary school teacher Isabella…
Read MoreTennis defeats Rabun, Thomasville
The Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets tennis program continues to make a powerful statement in the state tournament, as both the boys and girls teams have advanced to the Elite Eight with commanding performances last week. On the girls’ side, Jeff Davis delivered a dominant 3-0 sweep over Rabun County on Monday. The Lady Yellow Jackets showcased…
Read MoreGirls tennis makes Final Four
Jeff Davis High’s girls tennis team advanced to the Final Four Monday with a 3-0 win over Banks County in Hazlehurst. The JD boys lost a heartbreaker 3-2 to Banks County and were eliminated from the playoffs. The Lady Jackets play today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at home as they meet Armuchee. Wednesday’s match will…
Read MoreVeterans award scholarships
The Jeff Davis Veterans Association recognized five seniors as scholarship recipients recently at their monthly meeting. They enjoyed a nice reception and were able to tell about their future college and career plans and about their qualifying veteran. Each received $1000 to use towards college expenses. Pictured from left are Veteran David Stapleton, recipients Bryan…
Read MoreChavis resigns from council; wants city to take over hotel/motel tax
By MARY ANN ANDERSON During the April 23 meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council, Ward 4 Councilman Landon Chavis announced his resignation, citing a new job and a move to Bainbridge. The resignation, which had been previously submitted to the mayor, took effect that evening. Chavis had served on the council since January 2024. His…
Read MoreJacket golf teams win area tournament
Jeff Davis High’s boys and girls golf teams both finished first in last week’s Area 1-A, Division I golf tournaments and advanced to the 2026 Sectionals. Jeff Davis, ACE Charter and Worth County qualified for the sectionals, with both boys and girls teams from those schools finishing 1st-2nd-3rd. The Jacket boys’ team score was 314,…
Read MoreSwain Funeral Home opens here
On April 6, history was made in Jeff Davis County as Swain Funeral Home, Hazlehurst Chapel officially opened. A large crowd gathered to celebrate the occasion and were greeted with a hearty welcome and allowed to tour the beautiful new facility. “I fell in love with the folks of Jeff Davis County many years ago.…
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