Ms. Barbara Reagin Williams. 81
Ms. Barbara Reagin Williams, 81, of Hazlehurst, died Nov. 24 at her residence. Ms. Williams was born Nov. 18, 1940, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Wilson Reagin and Janie Ruth Corley Reagin, sister, Deborah Bosworth, brother, Billy Reagin and sisters-in-law, Wanda Reagin and Lynn Reagin. She was…
Read MoreJacket boys split tournament games
Jeff Davis High School’s boys basketball team split the opening two games of the 2021-2022 season, falling to Brantley County 56-39 and defeating Citizens Christian Academy 76-30. Both games were played in Hazlehurst during the annual Hugh McBride Tip-Off Tournament. The Jackets were hampered in last Saturday’s opening game by the fact the players who…
Read MoreLady Jackets lose two
Jeff Davis High’s girls basketball team began the 2021-2022 season with a slow start, dropping their two games in the Hugh McBride Tip-Off Tournament to Camden County and Citizens Christian Academy. The Lady Jackets fell to Camden 53-31 and CCA downed them 59-28. JD started strong against the Lady Cats from Camden, winning the first…
Read MoreThe Best Is Yet To Come — By Tommy Purser
A picture can speak a thousand words. This photograph tells the story of a group of young men that worked hard, gave it their all, and thrilled their fans with one of the most exciting football seasons I’ve seen in my 49 years of covering Jeff Davis High football. They are a special bunch of…
Read MoreThankful For Foresight — By John Reed
Thankful For Foresight Monday morning quarterbacks usually have 20/20 vision. Always plenty of “I told you so” after any big news item or sporting event. Hindsight is easy, but what about foresight? Those of us with grandchildren face the daunting task of planning for their future when make out will’s and estate plans. How can…
Read MoreMeeting Ends With Profanity Laced Tirade
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Last Thursday night’s monthly meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council began with an apology by Mayor Bayne Stone for letting “things get a little bit out of hand” during Monday night’s nearly 80-minute workshop. Tempers frayed as the workshop wore on longer than expected, especially during discussions of hiring additional employees…
Read MoreGrand Jury returns indictments
The following indictments were filed by 2021 September Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury on Nov. 15: The State of Georgia v. Ethel Ylanda Reese; Count 1: Violation of Georgia Controlled Substances Act; Count 2: Violation of Georgia Controlled Substances Act The State of Georgia v. Anthony Tyrone Berry and Deangelo Cortez Lewis; Count 1: Possession…
Read MoreMr. John J. Balcom, 44
Mr. John J. Balcom, 44, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 13 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Balcom was born Oct. 29, 1977, in Vidalia. He was employed with South Georgia Coating (Kelvin and Angie Wilcox) for 19 years. John was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. But he was more excited about his new baby boy,…
Read MoreRabun County Ends Yellow Jacket Season
The only other team considered the best is Thomasville, which will meet Rabun County this Friday in the semifinals of the State Tournament. Jeff Davis High’s heralded defense was no match for Wildcat quarterback Gunner Stockton and his 21 fellow seniors as Rabun scored more points in the first quarter (21) than any Yellow Jacket…
Read MoreOffense vs. Defense
This Friday night’s playoff football matchup between Jeff Davis and Rabun County brought to mind the ancient irresistible force paradox, also called the unstoppable force paradox. The paradox dates back at least as far as the 3rd century BC when a philosophical book tells the story of a man who was trying to sell a…
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