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Mrs. Brenda Meeks Dubberly, 64

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mrs. Brenda Ann Meeks Dubberly, 64, of Uvalda, who passed away Jan. 16. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 20 in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Taylor officiating. Mrs. Dubberly was born in El Paso, Texas. She was the daughter of…

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Mrs. Margaret Ann Herndon, 85

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral for Mrs. Margaret Ann Herndon, 85, who passed away Jan. 13 at Appling County Healthcare. Mrs. Herndon was a native of Jeff Davis County living in Appling County in 1964. She was a homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Herndon is preceded in death by…

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Mr. James Edward Hughes, 73

Mr. James Edward Hughes, 73, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born April 2, 1948, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Hughes and Lenora Hand Hughes, and his wife, Melba Hughes. He was disabled and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,…

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Mr. Royce Cecil Morris, 84

Mr. Royce Cecil Morris, 84, of Cumming died Jan. 5. A memorial service was held Jan. 15 at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ty Blackburn officiating. Coach Morris was a native of Hazlehurst. He was a retired educator and was employed by Jeff Davis High School, North Fulton High School and Duluth High…

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Mr. Wesley Dean Morrison, 91

Mr. Wesley Dean Morrison, 91, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 13 at his residence. Mr. Morrison was born March 30, 1930, in Hagan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Alexander Morrison and Bessie Andrews Morrison, wife, Margaret Virginia Poole Morrison, son, Jimmy Henry Mercer, grandson, Craig Morrison, brothers, Dwight Morrison, Wilbur Morrison, C.A.…

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Basketball team resume play

Jeff Davis High’s basketball play was suspended for a week earlier in January, forcing a rescheduling of a number of games. Since the teams have resumed action, the Lady Jackets of Coach Nikki Perry and the boys of Coach Bo Boatright have both won 2 0f 3 games. The first night of action in 2022…

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Omicron — By Tommy Purser

Okay, folks. Let’s talk about omicron. Is it OH-muh-kraan, AH-muh-krann, OH-my-Kraan, or o-MIKE-Ron. According to Merriam Webster, Omicron is pronounced “OH-muh-kraan” or “AH-muh-kraan.” In British English, it is “OH-my-kraan.” The New Oxford English Dictionary offers a different pronunciation: o-MIKE-Ron. The word made it onto this year’s list of most mispronounced words, as compiled by the…

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Hope — By Tommy Purser

What to hope for in the coming year? The world getting a grip on the spread of COVID. People wearing masks which are not to protect them but to protect those they come in contact with. It occurs to me that people who refuse to wear a mask don’t really care about other people —-…

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Board Meeting Is A Short One

Not that Monday’s National Championship football game had anything to do with it, but the Board of Education went through their Monday agenda quickly and the meeting was ended in plenty of time for everyone to get home and watch Georgia win the National Championship. Jeff Davis Middle School Principal Dr. Brent Coleman recognized several…

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Qualifying Fees Set

The Jeff Davis County Commissioners last month set the following qualifying fees for the 2022 local elections: County Commissioner $180.00 Board of Education $126.00 State Court Solicitor $1,561.55 Judge, State Court $750.00 Qualifying begins at 9 a.m. March 7 and ends at noon March 11. The General Primary Election, Nonpartisan General Election and Special Election…

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