Golf Course Dominates County Meeting
The city-owned Twisted Pine Golf Course turned out to be the main topic of conversation at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Commission. The city announced on Facebook last Monday that the council would meet with the county commissioners the following day to discuss the future of the golf course. In response, a…
Read MoreFootball Team Faces Tough Schedule
Jeff Davis High’s 2022 football season opens this Friday night in Hazlehurst when the Yellow Jackets host Class A power Charlton County. The Jackets this season have the toughest schedule the school has faced in decades. The first four games of the season are against playoff teams from last season. The four posted a combined…
Read MoreEditor Can’t Get Minutes In Timely Fashion
By MARY ANN ANDERSON When Jeff Davis Ledger’s Tommy Purser, who is editor and publisher of the newspaper, spoke in the public comments section of last week’s regular monthly meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners, he made it clear up front that it was the last place he wanted to be. In…
Read MoreMs. Gayle Diane Wooten Carver, 76
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the memorial service for Ms. Gayle Diane Wooten Carver, 76, who passed away Aug. 13 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Carver was a member of Lumber City Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Randy Brewer; grandson Jason Carter; father and stepmother, John Edward and Lois…
Read MoreMrs. Grace Harris Freeman, 80
Mrs. Grace Harris Freeman died Aug. 3 at the home of Francis (Jimmie) Clements’ home. She was born March 30, 1942, in Telfair County to Tom and Mary McRae Harris. She was a life-long resident of Telfair County, where she attended Telfair County Schools. She was a faithful member of Love Temple House of Prayer…
Read MoreMr. Emory L. Knight Jr., 83
Mr. Emory L. Knight Jr., 83, of Baxley passed away Aug. 6. He was retired from Castel Light in Brunswick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Altman Knight, parents Alma Rosalee Rooks Knight and Emory L. Knight Sr., sisters Hazel Anderson and Lavern Hardee, and brother, Charles Knight. Survivors include daughters Rose…
Read MoreMr. Patrick (Rick) A. Rainey, 57
Mr. Patrick (Rick) A. Rainey, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 1. He was born April 20, 1965, in Hazlehurst and raised there all his life. He attended Jeff Davis Elementary and High School. Patrick was married for a brief time to Tonya Ware. To this union one blessing was added: Patrick A. Rainey Jr. He…
Read MoreMr. Bobby Tobler Jr., 52
Mr. Bobby Tobler Jr. entered eternal rest July 25 at his residence in Lumber City. He was born Aug. 26, 1969, at Jeff Davis Hospital to the parentage of Bobby Tobler Sr. and Annie Edwards. Bobby was educated in the Telfair County School System. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Royrickus LeeShun Clements…
Read MoreCross country teams sweep meet
The Jeff Davis Cross Country programs opened the season by hosting the 2nd Annual Peach State Preview. The event brought in over 350 runners from eight middle schools and 14 high schools. The Jeff Davis squads swept all four races and dominated the team and individual awards. The high school boys started the event with…
Read MoreJayvees now 5-0
Jeff Davis High’s jayvee softball team improved to 4-0 last Wednesday with an 11-0, 5-inning win over visiting Montgomery County as Cori Mims pitched a perfect game, retiring all 15 batters she faced. Monday, Carrie Ellen Arnold pitched a 1-hit shutout as the Lady Jackets defeated Wayne County 12-0 in four innings to improve to…
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