Alex Uribe runs for SGSC
South Georgia State College’s Dylan Dixon of Alma won the Fort Valley State University Cross Country Opener and Alex Uribe of Hazlehurst finished second overall in the women’s race. Two other Hawks — Jarvis Weaver and Perla Hernandez — also finished in the top 10. Fort Valley State’s race featured a multi-lap flat, fast course…
Read MoreLady Jackets Sweep Worht
Jeff Davis High’s softball team rolled to three shut-out Region 1-AA wins over Worth County last week as sophomore pitcher Carrie Ellen Arnold threw a 1-hitter and a pair of 3-hitters to lead JD to a 14-3 overall record and a 6-2 region mark. The Lady Jackets traveled to Sylvester last Tuesday and came away…
Read MoreUnderwood is team’s top hitter
Jeff Davis High’s senior third baseman Jaci Underwood had a strong week at the plate last week as, in three games, she had three singles, a double, a triple, a home run and nine RBI. That upped her season batting average to .509 and increased her team-leading RBI total to 24. Senior Bentlee Metts upped…
Read MoreJeff Davis High Homecoming Court
Members of the 2023 Jeff Davis High School Homecoming Court are, from left, back row, seniors Ja’Lania Moore, Lexi Girtman, M’Kariyah Robinson, Kaedence McCarthy, Jenna Miles and Jaci Underwood. Seated are 10th grade representative Alera Vann, 9th grade representative Shunia Kirby and 11th grade representative A’Sherrah Wright.
Read MoreLand Asks For Resignations
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Resign for violation of oath of office. That’s what Steve Land, Hazlehurst’s longtime but now-retired chief of police, said to Ward 3 Councilwoman Diane Leggett and Ward 4 Councilman John Bloodworth. Although last week’s regular monthly session of the Hazlehurst City Council clocked in at just 20 minutes, it wasn’t until…
Read MoreCity Gets CDBG
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs recently announced 37 Georgia communities would receive more than $33.8 million in federal grants to strengthen their communities. Of that $33.8 million, Hazlehurst was awarded $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for critically-needed sewer improvements. Representatives of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission made a check presentation…
Read MoreCross County runs in Wingfoot XC Classic
The Jeff Davis High cross country teams traveled to Cartersville for the biggest meet in the state, the Wingfoot XC Classic hosted by the Atlanta Track Club. Over 120 high schools from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina participated in the two-day event, as well as 50 middle school and club teams. The…
Read MoreThose Who Forget The Past …. — By Tommy Purser
At last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Commission, each commissioner present was given a questionnaire with the introductory line, “Many of our Jeff Davis Republican Party members would like to know where our local elected officials stand on important issues. So, in the public interest of transparency we respectfully request your reply to…
Read MoreBoard recognizes primary school students
Jeff Davis Primary School principal Dr. Shelly McBride recognized the following students at the September meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education: Highest Lexile – 2nd Grade – Isabel Zarraga. Highest Dibels – 2nd Grade – Elena McKinney. Highest Dibels – 1st Grade – Lyric Toler. Highest Dibels – Kindergarten – Nathan Camacho…
Read MoreFinding EMS Personnel Is Tough
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…
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