High winds expected
The Jeff Davis County Emergency Management Agency this week issued a warning about a prolonged onshore wind event which strengthen Tuesday morning, with strong and gusty winds persisting through at least Thursday night and peaking on Wednesday. The National Weather Service’s Jacksonville, Fla., office predicted waves of rain across the area, with heavier showers focusing…
Read MoreMr. James L. Beck, 74
Mr. James L. Beck, 74, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 29 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. James was born Sept. 13, 1951, to the late Clinton Odean Beck and the late Fay Orvin Beck. He retired as operations manager for HMH Trucking and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. In his free time, he…
Read MoreJackets play non-region foes
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team took time off from region play last week and Coach Paul Glass used the time to give his Yellow Jackets three games against strong opposition. The Jackets lost a pair of games to 19-5 Class 5A Thomas County Central, falling 9-1 Tuesday in Hazlehurst and 4-3 Friday in Thomasville. Wednesday…
Read MoreSoccer tops Long, Cook
Jeff Davis Soccer took on Long County and Cook County as they continued to try to improve before the playoffs. The first game was against Long County. The girls won 3-1 as Alex Arano scored all 3 goals. Boys won 2-1 with Manny Chavez scoring both of the goals. Jeff Davis, then, faced off against…
Read MoreTennis plays West Laurens at Senior Night
The Jeff Davis High School varsity tennis teams hosted West Laurens last week for Senior Night, earning victories on both sides. The Lady Yellow Jackets secured a 4–1 win, while the boys team battled through several three-set matches to claim a narrow 3–2 victory. Following the matches, the program recognized its senior class: Ava Coleman,…
Read MoreWebster leads Jacket hitting
With the 2026 baseball regular season nearing its end, senior centerfielder/pitcher Treyton Webster leads Jeff Davis High’s batting with a .346 average and the team’s only home run of the season. Webster also leads the team in RBIs with 15 and runs scored with 18. Players with 70 or more at bats and their averages…
Read MoreBlue Team plays for conference championship
The Jeff Davis Middle School Blue Team easily topped Swainsboro in the conference tournament semifinals Monday 20-5. The young Jackets had 19 hits, 10 for extra bases, including 6 home runs as they disposed of Swainsboro in 3 innings. The Blue Team plays for the conference championship this Thursday at West Laurens Middle School. Jace…
Read MoreJDMS girls win conference tennis title
Jeff Davis Middle School tennis had an exciting ending to their season. On March 11, JDMS tennis traveled to West Laurens to take on the Raiders. The boys lost 0-5, but played closely every point. WLMS girls were the 2025 conference champions. This season, JD girls were seeking revenge and walked away with a 4-1…
Read MoreCounty adopts amended burn resolution
The Jeff Davis County Commission last Thursday adopted an amended Yard Debris Burn Resolution adopted the Tuesday before. The resolution temporarily restricts all open burning of yard debris, including leaves, limbs, grass and other vegetative matter within the county. It prohibits anyone from igniting or allowing the burning of yard debris outdoors except as provided…
Read MoreMims signs with Truett-McConnell
The Jeff Davis High School tennis program has announced that senior Cori Mims will continue her academic and athletic career at Truett McConnell University. Mims has been a dedicated and hardworking member of the Yellow Jackets tennis team, earning recognition for her commitment, passion and sportsmanship. Throughout her time at Jeff Davis, she has consistently…
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