Talking About The Weather — By John Reed
Talking about the weather Many readers know that I grew up in Florida. During my time there, I developed a healthy dislike of beaches, tourists, snowbirds, and the Mouse that ate Orlando. During the same time, I grew fond of fresh picked citrus, fresh water fishing, and Florida State University. Despite the law of averages,…
Read MoreSarah’s In The City Coming To Hazlehurst
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Another chapter opened up in the ongoing saga of what to do with the city-owned community center on U.S. 221 North, but this time around it will be a win for the citizens of Hazlehurst. During last week’s called meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council, Mayor Bayne Stone announced that Sarah…
Read MoreIdalia Hits Jeff Davis
Emergencies can happen as quickly as Hurricane Idalia developed, leaving little or no time to prepare. Fortunately, preparation can start now for any unexpected disaster. National Preparedness Month begins today, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging all Georgians to prepare for natural and man-made disasters. This…
Read MoreWill Special Election Fill Ramay’s Post? Who Knows?
By TOMMY PURSER Editor-Publisher When will a special election be held to fill the City of Hazlehurst Ward 2 council position vacancy created when Ward 2 Council member John Ramay qualified to run for Mayor in the Nov. 7 City Election? The answer depends on who you ask. Mayor Bayne Stone and City Attorney Ken…
Read MoreLeggett Seeks Reelection
I am Diane Leggett, your Ward 3 City of Hazlehurst Councilwoman. I would like to personally thank each and every citizen of Ward 3 that voted and allowed me to serve as Councilwoman for the past four years. I sincerely hope you will see fit to vote and re-elect me for the next four years…
Read MoreMs. Johnnie Mae Conaway Tobler
Ms. Johnnie Mae Conaway Tobler was a resident of Jeff Davis County, born July 16, 1938, to the late John and Lola Conaway. She attended school at Wheeler County Training School. She was united in marriage to the late George Tobler. Ms. Johnnie Mae was blessed with seven boys and two girls. In 1964 she…
Read MoreMr. Jeffery Davis Jump, 61
Jeffery David Jump May 19, 1962 – Sept. 3, 2023 Mr. Jeffery David Jump, 61, of Montgomery County, passed away Sept. 3 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Jump was born May 19, 1962, to Herman Lonnie Jump Sr. and Mary Smith Jump in Macon. He was a Jeff Davis County native but…
Read MoreMr. Clifford Larry McDaniel, 78
Mr. Clifford Larry McDaniel, 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 02, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mr. McDaniel was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Clifford “Pete” McDaniel and Waynez Ussery McDaniel and sister, Laverne McDaniel. He was retired from Southern Nuclear Company,…
Read MoreMrs. Shardabahen Shashikant Patel, 67
Mrs. Shardabahen Shashikant Patel, 67, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Patel was born in Kotha, India, to the late Mr. Bapudas Somdas Patel and Mrs. Maniben Bapudas Patel. She was also predeceased by a brother, Natverlal Patel, and sister, Kokilaben Patel. She was a homemaker and loved…
Read MoreMr. Ronald Lee Powell, 76
Mr. Ronald Lee Powell, 76, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 28 at his granddaughter’s residence. Mr. Powell was born July 13, 1947, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hammond Leon Powell and Estelle Douglas Powell, wife, Shirley Ann Johnson Powell, sister, Marie Murray and brother, Herman Powell. Mr. Powell…
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