JD tennis rolls by Thomasville
The Jeff Davis High School Yellow Jacket tennis teams traveled to Thomasville March 10 to face the Bulldogs — and they didn’t waste any time taking control of the match. Both the boys and girls teams served up a dominant performance, sweeping Thomasville 5–0 and bringing home two impressive victories. The Yellow Jackets later…
Read MoreWe Will Survive — By Tommy Purser
Re: The Georgia Department of Transportation’s plans to drastically change traffic flow on Hwy. 341 thru Hazlehurst. I join those in opposition to the plan. We don’t need it. It’s not necessary. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Leave us the hell alone. We’re doing fine, thank you, without experts from outside Jeff Davis…
Read MoreSchool Board meets
Following is a summary of Monday’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education. Jeff Davis Primary School Principal Dr. Shelly McBride recognized 1st grade student Finn Mullis for having the highest score on the iReady Reading Diagnostic. Jeff Davis Middle School Principal Dr. Brent Coleman recognized the following students for winning the Georgia…
Read MoreBrantley seeks reelection
Greg Brantley is officially announcing that he has qualified to seek re-election to the Board of Education for the Blackburn seat. Brantley expressed his appreciation to the community for the opportunity to serve. “Thank you for allowing me to serve you, our children, and this county for 16 years,” he said. Brantley stated that his…
Read MoreBusiness owners oppose GDOT plan
A room full of local business owners met Monday at city hall with representatives of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). And once again the group left no doubt that there was unanimous opposition to GDOT’s plans to make changes to Coffee and Jarman streets through Hazlehurst. After a GDOT representative went over the history…
Read MoreCommissioner races have a crowded field
There will be a crowded field of candidates for the 2026 elections in Jeff Davis County as six men qualified for two positions on the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Ocmulgee District (District 5) County Commissioner Vann Wooten drew two opponents — Mike Nester and Greg Sears. And three men qualified for the…
Read MoreKing announces candidacy
Micah Meshach King has announced his candidacy for the Georgia State House of Representatives in District 157, launching a campaign centered on practical solutions, economic opportunity, and strong support for rural communities across Tattnall, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Appling counties. King, a lifelong advocate for working families and small businesses, says his campaign will focus…
Read MoreMr. Jeffery Leland Bohannon, 59
Mr. Jeffery Leland Bohannon, 59, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 3 at his home. Jeff was born Oct. 4, 1966, in Hazlehurst, to Faye Rewis Crews and the late Leland Albert Bohannon. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1985 and went on to build a life defined by hard work and determination. He…
Read MoreMr. Larry Marlon Butler, 82
Mr. Larry Marlon Butler, 82, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 9 at his home under the gentle care of Coastal Hospice, surrounded by his small family. Larry was born July 31, 1943, during the tumultuous period of WWII in the home of his late parents who were sharecroppers, Fred and Lola Butler in Bacon County.…
Read MoreMr. Atris Ray Jr., 88
Mr. Atris Ray Jr., 88, of Denton, passed away March 2 at Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst. He was born Oct. 16, 1937, in Hazlehurst to the late Atris Ray Sr. and Carrie Ellis Ray. He was a native and lifelong resident of Denton and attended Denton Baptist Church. He was a carpenter by trade…
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