Tennis girls advance to state finals
Jeff Davis High School’s Lady Jacket tennis team defeated Brantley County 3-0 last Friday to advance to the finals of the 2023 Georgia High School Association Class AA State Tournament. The championship round is an all-Region 1-AA finals as the Lady Jackets will face fellow Region 1-AA member Berrien High School. When the Lady Jackets…
Read MoreMr. Bobby Gene Floyd, 82
Mr. Bobby Gene Floyd was born on July 14, 1940, in Alamo to Deroy and Mammie Floyd. Mr. Bobby passed away April 22. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents Deroy and Mammie Floyd; brothers W.D., Robbie James (Poss), and David Floyd; sisters Irene Williams, Frances Dyal, and JoAnn Floyd. He is survived by sons Bobby…
Read MoreMr. Larry Wayne Pickren, 73
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the memorial service for Mr. Larry Wayne Pickren, 73, who passed away May 5 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Pickren enjoyed having breakfast at Krystal’s with his breakfast “buddies.” He retired from Duetz Corporation after 31 years of service and attended Elizabeth Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Mr. Pickren…
Read MoreMrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Purvis, 90
Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Purvis, 90, of Hazlehurst, died May 8 in Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Purvis was born July 21, 1932, in Appling County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evan C. Yawn and Ava Sapp Yawn, and her husband, Lamar Purvis. Ms. Dorothy was a ray of sunshine when she walked…
Read MoreRev. Gary Eugene Roberts, 70
The Rev. Gary Eugene Roberts, 70, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior May 5. Rev. Roberts was born in Hazlehurst Dec. 5, 1952, to the late William Austin Roberts and Vera Hand Roberts. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dr. Don Roberts, and sister-in-law, Lorna Roberts. Words from his son…
Read MoreMr. Donald Scott, 93
Mrs. Donald Scott was born May 7, 1929, along with his fraternal twin, Dorothy, to Robert and Louetta Scott in Hazlehurst. He departed this life at the age of 93 on April 26 in Atlanta. He grew up in Hazlehurst and was baptized at theMt. Calvary Baptist Church. After graduating from Hazlehurst High School, he…
Read MoreMt. Paran eliminates Jackets
Jeff Davis High School’s baseball team will have to wait until next season to hand Head Coach Paul Glass his 500th career victory as the Yellow Jackets lost a double header to Mount Paran Christian School 2-0, 2-0 Saturday in Hazlehurst. The losses eliminated the Jackets from the 3023 state playoffs, ending their 2023 season…
Read MoreCity gets $500,000 Grant
The City of Hazlehurst is the newest recipient of OneGeorgia (OGA) Equity funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The city will receive $500,000 for water infrastructure improvements to create approximately 20 jobs. The OGA Equity Fund provides financial assistance to rural communities to help build capacity and the necessary infrastructure for economic…
Read MoreBoys in Final 8, Girls in Final 4
Jeff Davis High school varsity guys hosted Vidalia April 24th for the second round of the state playoffs. The Jacket guys defeated the Indians 4-1 and are now in the Elite Eight. Coaches Alan Mims and Mary Katherine Brown both agree the guys are playing really well. They are on fire, and they play smart at all seven…
Read MoreMrs. Elizabeth Betty Cain, 93
Mrs. Elizabeth Betty Cain, 93, of Hazlehurst, died April 28 at Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Cain was born March 15, 1930, in Jeff Davis County to the late Lott Herrington and the late Willie Lee Spell. She served as the Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court for Jeff Davis County from 1964 to 1980. She…
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