Two arrested for burglary
The Hazlehurst Police Department has arrested two suspects in last month’s burglaries at Sellers Seed and Feed on South Tallahassee Street and at Mac’s Milk convenience store on Coffee Street. The Hazlehurst Police Department has arrested two suspects in the burglaries — Terrence J. Harrison, 35, of Plum Street in Hazlehurst; and a 14-year-old juvenile…
Read MoreSwimmers go to state meet this week
The 2026 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Statewide Swim meet will be held July 10-11 at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation facility in Moultrie. Session 1 will be held this Friday, starting at 9 a.m. After the completion and a break, Session 2 will begin — the start time determined by how long Session…
Read MoreMrs. Clifton L. ‘Coon’ Griffin, 71
Mr. Clifton L. “Coon” Griffin, 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 29 at his residence under the care of Comfort Hospice. Mr. Griffin was born Jan. 8, 1955, to the late William Barney Griffin and the late Mancy Lou Carter Griffin Williamson. He worked for Claxton Poultry. Mr. Griffin was known for his quick wit,…
Read MoreMrs. Amanda Lightsey Varnadoe, 39
Mrs. Amanda Lightsey Varnadoe, 39, of Lumber City, passed away July 3 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Amanda was born Dec. 7, 1986, in Toombs County. She was previously employed by Jeff Davis County Board of Education in the high school lunchroom; a member and attended Hazlehurst Church of God and Central Grove Church…
Read MoreTough schedule awaits Jackets
The 2026 Jeff Davis High School football team will face a murderous schedule this year, playing in a tougher region, taking on strong non-region foes and playing only four home games. Eight of the 10 teams on the Yellow Jackets’ 2026 schedule made the state playoffs last year. Lance Helton enters his 10th year as…
Read MoreAll Star Teams have a good season
The Jeff Davis County Recreation Department’s All Star Teams had a busy month in June playing in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) District 2 Tournaments and those teams that qualified played in the GRPA State Tournaments. The Jeff Davis Youth Baseball Program brought home three State Championships in 2026 as the 10U, 12U…
Read MoreThe Gnashing of Teeth — By Tommy Purser
There seems to be an elevated amount of gnashing of the teeth around these parts lately about the new, elevated property tax assessments and, thus, the higher taxes property owners will face in the near future. I, too, am dismayed about the matter but not to the point of having to pay higher dental costs.…
Read MoreConsanguinity — By Tommy Purser
“Consanguinity.” Now there’s a word not generally used in normal, run-of-the-mill conversation. Fact is, I can’t remember the last time I heard or read the word, nor can I remember a time I used the word in writing or conversation. I know its definition and how it might be used, but I don’t use it.…
Read MoreChamber’s 4th of July Celebration is a families affair
After 30 years, charges filed in death of J.E. Hand
After more than 30 years, an investigation into the 1996 murder of the Rev. James E. Hand has resulted in the issuance of arrest warrants for Zachary B. Harper, who is incarcerated at Jenkins Correctional Institute serving a life sentence for another 1996 murder. Rev. Hand was found on a Saturday evening June 1, 1996,…
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