Drug Arrest Made
Nov. 12, the Jeff Davis county drug unit and the sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at the residence of Manuel Alejandro Guerrero. During the search, officers discovered large quantities of marijuana, marijuana packaging materials, firearms, ammunition, illicit prescription medications, drug related objects and a large sum of cash, over $11,000. Guerrero was arrested and…
Read MoreThree teens arrested in connection with fatal shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Daimon Smith, 18, of Hazlehurst, with felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of participation in criminal gang activity. Jermon Roundtree, 17, Ahmad Clements, and Cameron James, both age 16, all from Hazlehurst, were arrested and charged with party to a crime murder,…
Read MoreCommissioners balk at helping Beasley Forest Products
At last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Commission, the commission members balked at helping Beasley Forest Products with its efforts to access sufficient water to provide adequate fire protection for its Thompson Hardwoods mill on the Baxley Highway. Joint Development Authority Executive Director Laura Bloom and Beasley’s Kurt Davis presented Beasley’s information to…
Read MoreNine JDHS runners named to Altamaha Area Cross Country Teams
Nine members of the Jeff Davis High School cross country teams earned honors as members of the 2022 Altamaha Area Cross Country Teams, including Coach Will Wood who was named the Boys Coach of the Year. Yellow Jackets receiving First Team honors were girls runner senior Alexandra Uribe and boys runner junior Kevin Vega. Second…
Read MoreParlor to pitch in All-State Softball Games
Jeff Davis High School senior pitcher Kelsey Parlor was selected to participate in the 2022 Georgia Dugout Club (GDC) All-State Softball Games held at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The 80 most elite high school football seniors in the state played Nov. 13 on the field at Truist Park which was transformed into…
Read MoreMs. Willie Jo Davis, 68
Ms. Willie Jo Davis entered eternal rest Nov. 6 at the Coffee County Regional Hospital in Douglas. She was born Nov. 18, 1954, to the late Joe Davis and Willie Mae Strong Davis in Telfair County. She was raised by her aunt, the late Mary “Sugar Pie” Stenson. She graduated from Telfair County High School…
Read MoreJeff Davis enjoys Boo Bash
Aging — By Tommy Purser
I’ve lived long enough to see a lot of friends and relatives get old. I’ve watched so many deteriorate with age, struggle with doing things that once were easy to do. Some resign themselves to endure the inevitable loss of quality in their lives. Others fight —- fiercely. I’ve decided to designate myself as a…
Read More2022-2023 Basketball Schedule
2022 Jeff Davis High School Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Nov. 15 Wayne County Jesup 5:00 Nov. 19 Wheeler County Home 5:30 Nov. 21 Treutlen County Home 7:00 Nov. 29 East Laurens Home 6:00 Dec. 2 Appling County Baxley 6:00 Dec. 3 Montgomery County Mt. Vernpn 6:00 Dec. 5 Pierce County Home 6:00 Dec.…
Read MoreMr. James Allen Crump Sr., 74
Mr. James Allen Crump Sr., 74, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 3 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Born in Blackshear March 19, 1948, he had lived in Hazlehurst most of his adult life. He was a 1966 graduate of Blackshear High School and went on to further his education at Georgia Southern College receiving a Bachelor’s…
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