Why I Despise ‘Social’ Media — By Tommy Purser
Social media. The word “social” has several definitions. One of those is what, I think, is meant when one talks about social media: “relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure.” A few weeks ago, someone posted on “social” media that Hazlehurst Mayor Bayne Stone had angered the owner…
Read MoreChief Pleads With Council For Help
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Recruiting and retaining officers is a nationwide problem that haunts law enforcement agencies every day and the Hazlehurst Police Department is no exception. It’s such an issue in the community that in a called meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council March 21, Ward 2 Councilman John Bloodworth, who is the liaison…
Read MoreCity Still Working To Revive Golf Course
By TOMMY PURSER Editor-Publisher The Hazlehurst City Council is still in the process of trying to find someone to bring the city’s Twisted Pine Golf Course back to life. A committee of representatives from the city, county, school system, tourism and Chamber of Commerce was formed by the city council to study the situation and…
Read MoreColeman-Baker Bill Passes
The Georgia General Assembly unanimously passed the Coleman-Baker Act (House Bill 88) which now awaits the signature of Governor Brian Kemp. This Act represents an important step forward in providing closure and justice for families affected by unsolved homicides in Georgia. The Coleman-Baker Act requires state and local law enforcement agencies to develop procedures to…
Read MoreMs. Patricia ‘Danky’ Sellers Burkett, 65
Ms. Patricia “Danky” Sellers Burkett, 65, of Hazlehurst passed away March 31 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Ms. Burkett was born in Jeff Davis County Jan. 27, 1958. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.J. and Kressie Long Sellers, brother, Jimmy Sellers, and daughter-in-law, Buffy Burkett. She was a homemaker and member of…
Read MoreMrs. Beulah Williams, 96
Mrs. Beulah Lynn Williams, 96, of Grovetown, entered her heavenly home March 31. Mrs. Williams was a gentle soul who was greatly loved by her large family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Vernon Williams; a stillborn son; parents, Hollis and Cynthia Lynn; brothers, Jarmon Lynn (Jane)…
Read MoreBaseball team downs Bleckley, Toombs
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team ran its win streak to nine last week with a 5-1 win over Bleckley County Thursday in Hazlehurstand a come-from-behind 6-4 win over Toombs County Friday in Lyons. The wins left the Jackets with a 15-5 record. The Jackets led the entire game against Bleckley but the Toombs game was…
Read MoreTennis teams fall to Valdosta High
The varsity Yellow Jacket tennis team traveled to Valdosta High March 30. Both teams lost 0-5 to the Wildcats, but both played close matches against the Cats. Cori Mims, playing the number 2 singles spot for the Lady Jackets, lost a close match 6-7 (4-7 tiebreaker) and 6-7 (5-7 tiebreaker). Noel Munoz and Presley…
Read MoreHate
Hate has been in the news lately. It has infected the nation’s society, driven in no small part by social media. That’s where haters promote their lies, mistruths and venom. And there are way too many people who rely on social media to get their news. And worse, they believe the “news” they see and…
Read MoreWait Until You’re Older — By John Reed
Wait Until You’re Older I can’t count the number of times my parents gave me that answer when I wanted to do something. I have said it myself to the next generation or two, whenever they wanted to shoot a gun or drive an ATV or do something else they’re not ready for. As a…
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