The contractor building the new Jeff Davis County Emergency Medical Service building has said the building should be turnkey ready in early November. But the county doesn’t have enough personnel to fill the new building. Altamaha County Commissioner Ricky Crosby brought up the problem at last week’s meeting of the County Commission, saying he had…

Here it comes again. The annual Old Geezer Day will be held Sept. 30 starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Snipesville Community Center. Several speakers have been scheduled so far to impart special stories and “Redneck Philosophy.” A meal will be served.

State Representative Bill Werkheiser met recently with local constituents at the Jeff Davis Library to give an update on legislation in Atlanta. He met members of the Jeff Davis County Republican Party and guests from surrounding counties. Light snacks were served before the meeting. During a freewheeling question and answer session after his presentation, several topics…

Laneka Smith this week formally announced her candidacy for Mayor of Hazlehurst in the November 7 City Election. In announcing her candidacy, she said her journey is rooted in a passion for community growth and commitment to making Hazlehurst thrive. She said her purpose is to foster a stronger, more vibrant Hazlehurst for all its…