Mr. Ray Harold Wooten, 77
Mr. Ray Harold Wooten, 77, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home Sept. 19. Ray was a hard-working, successful business owner and also served Jeff Davis County as a County Commissioner and Chairman for a number of years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching golf and football on TV.…
Read MoreJD outscores opponents 55-0
Jeff Davis High’s softball team outscored their opponents 55-0 in four games last week, including a 3-game sweep of Region 1-AA opponent Sumter County. Two of the games were run ruled after four innings and two lasted only three innings. Tuesday, the Lady Jackets hosted Sumter, winning 12-0. Wednesday, Telfair County visited Hazlehurst and…
Read MoreThree Little Words — By John Reed
Three Little Words Duty. Honor. Country. Listening to the press coverage around the death of Queen Elizabeth II, those three little words—4, 5, and 6 letters—loom large as media pundits try to sum up a nearly century-long life. No one does pomp and ceremony like the British. Royal marriages and jubilees have graced our television…
Read MoreA Tradition of Dedication — By Dale Myers
A tradition of Dedication My first trip to Hazlehurst was a few days before Christmas, 1976. I checked into the Village Inn. It was the beginning of a chapter in my life that would last 14 years. I later moved to Hazlehurst with a new wife and started a family and calling this friendly community…
Read MoreMerritt is a blessed man
Jeff Davis Schools Transportation Director Alvin Merritt was a picture of a blessed man at Monday’s Board of Education meeting as he gave an update to the board on the transportation department. Merritt felt particularly blessed that eight new buses will be delivered to the school system in April, 2023, bringing the department to the…
Read MoreWasdin makes unusual request to commission
Hazlehurst/Jeff Davis County Fire Chief Charles Wasdin made an unusual request of the County Commissioners at the body’s September meeting last Tuesday — he asked for money from the budget to purchase a new rescue truck for the fire department. What made the request so unusual is the fact that, for years, Wasdin has not…
Read MoreNational FFA to honor Claxton
Todd Claxton of Hazlehurst was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National FFA Organization works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Without the efforts of highly dedicated individuals, thousands of young people would not be able…
Read MoreOld Geezer Day is Sept. 24
Ole Geezer Day will be Sept. 24 at the Snipesville Community Center. There will be folklore and tales from the past told. The speaker will be retired Brigadier Gen. Darrell Lockaby. Menu will consist of barbecue pork and fried fish. Free admission, but donations are accepted.
Read MoreMr. Robert ‘Doug’ Anderson Jr., 54
Mr. Robert “Doug” Anderson Jr., 54, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 6 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Mr. Anderson was born Nov. 12, 1967, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Douglas Anderson Sr., and was employed with Southeastern Freight Line. Doug was one of a kind,…
Read MoreMr. James ‘Kelly’ Beach, 53
Mr. James “Kelly” Beach, 53, was born in Baxley and passed away Sep. 10 in Lawrenceville. Kelly will forever be cherished for his warmth, courage, enduring strength, quick laugh, love of life and especially his heart that held so much love for his family and friends. He particularly enjoyed rocking out with his guitar, fishing,…
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