STATE CHAMPIONS!!
Jeff Davis High School’s softball team swept through the Georgia High School Association State Tournament last week without a loss to win the 2022 State Championship. The Lady Jackets of Coach Steven Wilcox, who finished the season with a 34-1 record, played with nerves of steel during the tournament, taking four tight contests led by…
Read MoreJeff Davis hosts region cross country
The Jeff Davis High School Cross Country teams hosted the Region 1AA Cross Country Championships last Wednesday. Both the boys and the girls teams came away with Region Titles. And Lady Jacket Alex Uribe won the girls individual championship while Kevin Vega captured the boys individual title The girls have now won seven region titles…
Read MoreMr. John Keith Adams, 73
Mr. John Keith Adams was a loving, caring husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He kept a smile on his face and always brightened the room with his humor and positive attitude. His recent hobbies included going to his church and spending time with his family. Mr. Adams was born Dec. 26, 1948, to…
Read MoreMrs. Wilma Jean Davis Dean, 86
Mrs. Wilma Jean Davis Dean, 86, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Griffin, widow of William Luther Dean, died Oct. 26 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hazlehurst, Aug. 18, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Bryant Oscar and Gertrude Scarborough Davis. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in…
Read MoreMr. Johnny Rex Hand
“It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Johnny Rex Hand of Vienna passed away Oct. 22 in Statesboro surrounded by his family. Rex will forever be remembered as a shining light who welcomed friends and strangers with open arms. Rex enjoyed watching wrestling and shared his love for horses with…
Read MoreMs. Kattie M. Killi, 49
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Ms. Kattie M. Killi, 49, who passed Oct. 24 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Killi was born in Hazlehurst. She was the daughter of Albert and Allene Floyd Killi. She is preceded in death by her mother, Allene. Kattie was of the Baptist faith. She…
Read MoreMr. Charles E. Stone Sr., 88
Mr. Charles E. Stone Sr., 88, of McRae, died peacefully Oct. 23. A graveside service was held Nov. 1 at Clements Cemetery at Mt. Galilee Baptist Church. A native of Telfair County where he lived most of his life, Mr. Stone was the son of the late Lamar Fontaine Stone and the late Ossie Ray…
Read MoreMr. Jeffery Gene Taylor, 57
Mr. Jeffery Gene Taylor, 57, of Hazlehurst, died Oct. 21 at his residence. Mr. Taylor was born Feb. 18, 1965, in Tallahassee, Fla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Gene Taylor and Lynell Carter Taylor. Mr. Taylor had a very strong work ethic and really enjoyed his job with ABC Logging Company.…
Read MoreCity’s splash pad built using funds intended for downtown improvements — By Tommy Purser
I listened with interest to a video recording of last week’s meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council. A question was asked about whether the city still owned the splash pad or the county had taken over ownership. The mayor said something to the effect that the city had spent some $300,000 to build the splash…
Read MoreOvertime is blowing Police Department’s budget
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Overtime pay because of staffing shortages is blowing the Hazlehurst Police Department and Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Fire-Rescue Department’s budgets to pieces, said Mayor Bayne Stone during last week’s regular monthly meeting of the City Council. As of last Thursday, said Police Chief Ken Williams, the department is four officers short. While he…
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