Making A Pile — By Tommy Purser
I couldn’t come up with much of an idea for a column this week, so I decided to dust off one of my old columns and offer it here as a reprint. The column was written in April, 1994, so it’s kinda old but, nonetheless, the idea behind it continues today. So, here it is:…
Read MoreSchool personnel have busy summer
It’s been a busy summer for Jeff Davis County Schools as custodial and maintenance teams completed a tremendous amount of work over the last two months. That’s the message Assistant Superintendent Dr. Adam Kirby relayed to the Board of Education at their monthly meeting Monday. Dr. Kirby said all school floors have been waxed and…
Read MoreColeman named interim president of STC
Teresa Coleman has been appointed interim president of Southeastern Technical College (STC) following the retirement of President Larry Calhoun. Coleman brings more than 30 years of experience in technical education and has served Southeastern Technical College in several leadership roles that have helped shape the institution’s growth and success. “Teresa has been a valued leader…
Read MoreMr. William Thomas ‘Tom’ Oliver, 87
Mr. William Thomas “Tom” Oliver, 87, of Hazlehurst passed away July 7 at Appling Healthcare. Mr. Oliver, born April 29, 1939, in McRae, was the beloved son of the late Preston Oliver and Eva Mae Bass Oliver. A devoted member of First Baptist Church, he spent his career as a bread route driver with Derst…
Read MoreBailey wins photo contest
The Chamber of Commerce is happy to share this year’s winners of the chamber’s first photo contest. Regina Bailey’s photo of harvest time at sunset was chosen by a committee of locals and non-locals as the best image that represents Jeff Davis County. Regina’s photo will be displayed in the Big House, and she has…
Read MoreMrs. Shirley Hughes Lovett, 78
Mrs. Shirley Hughes Lovett, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away July 8 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. Mrs. Lovett, born Nov. 10, 1950, in Hazlehurst, was the daughter of the late Bonnie and Lenora Hand Hughes. Her family was her greatest joy, and she loved them with a devotion that shaped every…
Read MoreJohnson inducted into 400 Club
Dywane Johnson of the City of Hazlehurst has been recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute as a newly inducted member of the 400 Club during GMA’s Annual Convention. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl…
Read MoreAll-Star Weekend is July 17-19
The highly anticipated All-Star Weekend 2026: The Return is coming back to Hazlehurst, July 17-19, bringing together youth, families, athletes, churches and community for three days of inspiration, recreation, health and worship. Hosted at Mary Frazier McLean Park and the Jeff Davis Youth Center (9 Young Street, Hazlehurst), Friday and Saturday will feature family-friendly activities…
Read MoreHealth Department to hold Back-To-School Clinic
Make sure your child is ready for the 2026-2027 school year with a clean bill of health. The Jeff Davis County Health Department will host a Back-to-School clinic Monday, July 27, from 7:30 a.m–5:30 p,m. During this clinic, the health department will provide vaccines, along with hearing, vision and dental screenings, to fulfill requirements for…
Read MoreFEMA provides additional funds
FEMA approved an additional $9.3 million in funding to support disaster recovery and mitigation in Georgia. The majority of this funding comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which has already provided $1.5 billion to help Georgia recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Public Assistance program provides funds for state and local government response and…
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