Jeff Davis Will Move To Region 1-AA
In a meeting Monday, the Georgia High School Association Executive Committee finally made it official — Jeff Davis High School will be a member of Region 1-AA for the 2022-2024 school years. This year’s Region 2-AA, of which Jeff Davis has been a member for decades, was changed dramatically by the latest realignments. Jeff Davis…
Read MoreJoel Wooten is one of Georgia’s Most Influential
Hazlehurst native Joel Wooten has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine. A Jeff Davis High School graduate, Wooten now resides in Columbus where he is a partner in Peak Wooten McDaniel & Colwell LLP. In citing Wooten, Georgia Trend said, “Wooten, the (Georgia Ports Authority’s) new chair, has…
Read MoreMrs. Patricia Dianne Quinn Daughtry, 74
Mrs. Patricia Dianne Quinn Daughtry, 74, died Jan. 7 in Brunswick. She was born in Hazlehurst, the daughter of Inez Hester Melluish and Everett Wesley Quinn. Patricia was part of military families much of her life, and as a result had traveled and lived in many places, particularly the far east including Japan and Guam.…
Read MoreMr. Kevin Lamar Selph, 41
Mr. Kevin Lamar Selph, 41, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 9 at Piedmont Healthcare Hospital in Athens. Mr. Selph was born April 9, 1980, in Coffee County and is preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Griffin Selph. He was employed with South Georgia Cotton Gin, and was of the Pentecostal Faith. In his spare time…
Read MoreMr. James Randall Wilson, 45
In loving memory of James Randall Watson, 45, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Jan. 5 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Watson was born in Naples, Fla., March 27, 1976, but had lived in Jeff Davis County most of his life. He is preceded in death by his brother, Glen Ridder Jr. He was a construction…
Read MoreJacket Baseball Schedule
Jeff Davis High School 2022 Baseball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time Feb. 8 Metter (Scrimmage) Home 6:00 Feb. 15 Bleckley County Home 6:00 Feb. 18 Wayne County Home 6:00 Feb. 19 Wayne Co. Vs. Lee Co. Hazlehurst 11:00 Jeff Davis vs. Lee Co. Hazlehurst 2:00 Feb. 22 Appling County Home Baxley 6:00 Feb. 26 Rome…
Read MoreA New Year — By John Reed
A New Year After a truly challenging year, resolutions for 2022 will include efforts to return to normalcy. But looking backward to past lifestyles doesn’t take into consideration lessons learned over recent times. So, here are some suggestions for a return to sanity: 1. Take political philosophies of both sides out of medical decisions. It’s…
Read MoreTwo Jackets Named All-State
Two Jeff Davis High School football players were chosen by the Atlanta Journal Constitution to the 2021 Class AA All-State Team. Senior Yellow Jacket offensive lineman Nate Lewis was named to the First Team and senior linebacker Tre Chandler was given Honorable Mention honors. Offensive player of the year: Gunner Stockton, Rabun County Defensive player…
Read MoreFamilies Pushing Legislation
The families of two high-profile unsolved homicides in Georgia have joined together with the hopes of having Georgia’s legislature lead the Nation by passing the Georgia Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Acts. The legislative push is modeled after a federal piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tx). Rhonda Sue…
Read MoreMr. William Harper, 79
Mr. William Harper, 79, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 30 at his residence. Mr. Harper was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Clinch County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Harper and Ethel Howard Harper, sister, Edna Harper Barnes, brothers, Martin Harper and Richard Harper. Mr. Harper was a veteran of the United…
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