Devastating social media — By Tommy Purser
I recently stumbled on yet another example of how social media is devastating our country. This time it was a YouTube video of a woman from Massachusetts who travelled all the way to Arizona to talk to legislators about how she had been abused for simply asking for information about what her upcoming kindergarten student…
Read MoreSplit Party — By John Reed
Split Party? This weekend, the State Republican Party will hold their annual convention in Columbus. It promises to be a contentious affair. The Trump faction will be out in force as he will be one of the keynote speakers. There is another side of the party, though, that is tired of the constant drama and…
Read MoreBoard to move forward on 3 projects
At a called meeting last Wednesday, the Jeff Davis County Board of Education agreed to move forward with plans on three capital projects, including to purchase land for a new K-2 school site. The current K-2 facility on Burketts Ferry Road is the oldest of the school system’s five school sites and, since 2021, the…
Read MoreJury hands down indictments
The following indictments were filed by 2023 March Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury May 30,: The State of Georgia vs. Ahmad Ricardo Clements, Cameron M. James, Jermon Marquett Rountree, Daimon Lavon Smith, and Kiyon Dotson. Count 1: Felony Murder; Count 2: Violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; Count 3: Violation of Street Gang…
Read MoreTwo compete in North/South All Star Game
Jeff Davis High School’s softball team had two players to compete in the Annual Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North/South All-Star Game. Lady Jacket shortstop Jenna Miles and third baseman Jaci Underwood, both rising seniors on the 2023 Class AA State Championship softball team, competed with the South Team in the annual event. Underwood, Miles, 2023…
Read MoreMrs. Laronia Ann Clemons, 55
Mrs. Laronia Ann Clemons was born Nov. 14, 1967, in Hazlehurst to the late Elizabeth Jean Clemons Williams. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion CME in Graham and continued her profession of faith at Triumph Church of Hazlehurst as one of the founding members. She faithfully served wherever needed until her…
Read MoreMr. Randolph H. ‘Randy’ Murray, 68
Mr. Randolph H. “Randy” Murray, 68, of Hazlehurst passed away May 28 at his residence. Mr. Murray was born Nov. 12, 1954, in Jeff Davis County to the late James Rudolph Murray and Louise Long Murray. Randy was a people person. He loved his family, friends, and any strangers he met. When meeting him you…
Read MoreMs. Marie Dukes Taylor, 55
Ms. Marie Dukes Taylor, 55, of Hazlehurst, died June 1 at her residence. Ms. Taylor was born Nov. 9, 1967, in Stewart, Fla. She is preceded in death by her father, Israel Lafayette (I.L.) Dukes, and her husband, Jeffery Taylor. All her family said she enjoyed life to the fullest, enjoyed listening to music, and…
Read MoreMemories sometimes come in droves — By Tommy Purser
What a week it’s been for me. Sometimes memories worth saving just come in droves. Friday night’s graduation was chilly and windy. But there were no gnats. No heat. No fluttering hand fans. People were a bit chill-bumped but there are worse things. All-in-all the weather cooperated. And it went sooooo smoothly. Thanks in no…
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