Making A Positive Change — By Tommy Purser
As readers have most likely learned by now, this issue of the Ledger marks the end of my fiftieth year at the helm of this newspaper. So, let me tell you about the very first person I met in Jeff Davis County after I crossed over the Altamaha River via the Uvalda Bridge for the…
Read MoreSwimmer compete at district
Jeff Davis County swimmers are competing this week in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) Class C District Swim Meet hosted by the Appling County Parks and Recreation Department. Top finishers qualify for the GRPA State Meet July 21-22. (Photos compliments of Dustin Atkinson)
Read MoreGainer Makes Case For Solar Farm
Landowner George Gainer attended last Wednesday’s meeting of the Joint Development Authority and gave an impassioned argument to the Authority in favor of their nod of approval on the plans he and his brother, Grant Gainer, have for using 1,100 acres of their 2,800 acre tract for the installation of an approximately $32 million solar…
Read MoreTillman re-elected
Brunswick Judicial Circuit Public Defender Stephen E. Tillman of Baxley has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 54,000-member State Bar of Georgia. Tillman will continue to serve in the Brunswick Circuit, Post 1 seat on the board, representing Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis and Wayne counties. He earned his law…
Read MoreDeacon Bobby James Blackshear Sr., 75
Deacon Bobby James Blackshear Sr. was born April 23, 1948, in Alamo, to Alberta (Blackshear) Billings (Johnnie) and L.C. Geter (Mary). He was the husband of Rudena James Blackshear. He graduated from trade school in Alamo May 23, 1968. Shortly after, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country from Sept…
Read MoreMrs. Sarah Marjorie (Margie) Lord-Burch, 95
Mrs. Sarah Marjorie (Margie) Lord-Burch, 95, of McRae, passed away June 20. She was born to the late Joseph Robert and Sarah Molcie Smith-Lord Aug. 30, 1927, at the Lord family farmhouse in Laurens County. Marjorie grew up in Dudley and graduated from Dexter High School in Dexter. She studied at Middle Georgia College in…
Read MoreMr. Kenneth David Meeks, 61
Mr. Kenneth David Meeks, 61, of Uvalda, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away June 25 at his home. He was born June 20, 1962, in Independence, La., to the late Henry Kenneth and Mable Meeks. He graduated from Telfair High School in 1978 and was a retired long haul truck driver of 40 years.…
Read MoreMrs. Emelina Gamit Orcaz, 86
Mrs. Emelina Gamit Orcaz, 86, of Hazlehurst, went to her heavenly home June 16. Mrs. Orcaz was born to the late Benito Gamit and Maria Reboya Gamit in the Philippines. She was loved by many, and her family will miss her dearly. She is survived by her children sons, Armando and Arnel; daughters, Aida and…
Read MoreMs. Gwendolyn Ann Pearson, 76
Ms. Gwendolyn Ann Pearson, 76, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully at her residence. Ms. Pearson was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a kind person and was very fond of spending time with her friends and family. Born and raised in Hazlehurs, she was a graduate of Jeff Davis High in 1965. She…
Read MoreMrs. Loretta Shumans Smith, 63
Mrs. Loretta Shumans Smith, 63, of Baxley passed away June 18 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born July 16, 1959, in Jeff Davis County to the late Wadis Shumans and the late Velma Chavis Shumans. She was co-owner of Rozier Apiaries. She loved anything outdoors, whether it was fishing or working. She also enjoyed hunting…
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