Theory Vs. Reality — By John Reed
Theory vs Reality My better half frequently berates me about having my head in the clouds. And it’s true that I sometimes do better working things out on a theoretical level, while she is much better dealing with reality. That’s one of the reasons she keeps me away from power tools. Apparently I’m not alone.…
Read MoreNine Arrests Made
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was provided by Douglas Now.] In late November, officers with the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Department of Natural Resources conducted an operation near Denton, resulting in two arrests on a variety of charges. This was one of several operations Jeff Davis County law enforcement officers worked in…
Read MoreBoard discusses facilities options
At Monday night’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education, Architect Scott Fry again talked with the Board about plans for the elementary school renovation, to include an alternative plan for how the Board will meet the future facilities needs for the school system. With the primary school being the oldest school in…
Read MoreMr. Kenneth Wayne (Jack) Morris, 78
Mr. Kenneth Wayne (Jack) Morris, 78, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 9 at his residence. Mr. Morris was born Aug. 18, 1943, in Wayne County. He is preceded in death by his parents Dan Morris and Alice Morris, brothers, Alton Morris, Verlon Morris, Larry Morris, sister, Mary Alice Kirkland. He was retired from Amoco Mills. He…
Read MoreMrs. Pearl Dyal Newham. 82
Mrs. Pearl Dyal Newham, 82, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 13 at her home. Ms. Newham was born in Wheeler County and was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Dyal and Dora Lee Smith Dyal, her husband, Walter Floyd Newham and daughter, Brenda Shipes. Ms. Newham was a homemaker and a member of Light…
Read MoreMs. Carolyn Rea, 76
Ms. Carolyn Rea, 76, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 7 at Lumber City Nursing Home. Ms. Rea was born June 22, 1945, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charley Conner and Lilly Graham Conner, husband, Kirby Rea, brothers, Wayne Conner and Bill Conner. She was a retired bus driver with…
Read MoreMrs. Marlene Smith Strickland, 75
Ms. Marlene Smith Strickland, 75, of Hazlehurst died Dec. 10 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Strickland was born Sept. 22, 1946, in Coffee County. She is preceded in death by her father, Odis Carroll Smith. She was retired from Amoco Fabrics and attended Bell Street Church of God. Ms. Strickland’s hobbies were watching TV, she…
Read MoreLady Jackets get first win
Jeff Davis High’s girls basketball team got its first win of the season Saturday, downing visiting Appling County 52-47. The Jacket boys won their fourth straight game, topping the Pirates 68-60 to up their record to 4-1. Last Tuesday, the teams hosted Toombs County for a region encounter with the Lady Bulldogs winning 45-42 while…
Read More22 Jackets earn region honors
A record 22 members of the 2021 Jeff Davis High Football Team received All-Region Honors in a vote of region coaches. Topping the list were linebacker Tre Chandler, who was named the Region 2-AA Defensive Player of the Year, and defensive back/wide receiver/returner CJ Parker, who was selected the region’s Athlete of the Year. Five…
Read MoreHouse Fire Claims Two Lives
A late night house fire claimed the lives of two Hallspur Road residents last Wednesday. The bodies were found in the rubble after firefighters got control of the blaze. Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Fire Chief Charles Wasdin said firefighters arrived on the scene to find the entire back part of the home in flames. There was…
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