Ms. Rhonda Gail Creamer Rowland, 67
Ms. Rhonda Gail Creamer Rowland, 67, of Hazlehurst, died Oct. 16 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Rowland was born Jan. 18, 1954, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Daniel Creamer and Ada Mae Hall Creamer, husband, David Rowland, sisters, Geneva Lewis, Eula Mae Herrington, Carol Dean Johns, Jeanette…
Read MoreJackets roll over Toombs 37-8
Jeff Davis High dominated Toombs County on both offense and defense last Friday in Lyons as the Yellow Jackets won their eighth straight game 37-8. Jeff Davis led 34-8 at intermission and coasted through the second half to the victory. The JD defense held Toombs to minus-6 yards rushing and Aahiyus Allen and Kiyon Dotson…
Read MoreCross Country runs in Jesup
The Jeff Davis High cross country squads traveled to Wayne County for a 15 team meet Oct. 14. The Wayne County meets are always competitive and fast as teams are prepping for the championship part of the season many of the runners will see either season best or personal record times on this fast and…
Read MoreLady Jackets breeze by Putnam
Kelsey Parlor pitched a no-hitter and pitchers Jaci Underwood and Maeleigh Bruns combined for a 1-hit shutout as Jeff Davis High’s softball team swept Putnam County 13-0, 16-0 in the opening round of the GHSA state playoffs. And the Lady Jacket bats were hot as they banged out 27 hits — 10 for extra bases…
Read MoreAll 2-AA softball teams advance
All four Region 2-AA softball playoff teams won their opening best-of-3 series in the 2021 GHSA State Tournament. No. 1 seed Vidalia downed Josey 15-0, 26-0; No. 2 Jeff Davis topped Putnam County 13-0, 16-0; No. 3 Bacon County defeated Jefferson County 6-1, 9-1; and No. 4 Toombs County upset Oglethorpe County 7-2, 3-7, 3-2.…
Read MoreBloom named JDA/COC Chief Executive Officer
Laura Bloom has been named the new CEO of the Joint Development Authority and the Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce. Bloom, the wife of Jeff Davis Hospital CEO Barry Bloom, began her career shortly after graduation from Georgia State University with a Master of Science degree in Organizational Behavior. She has served as a…
Read MoreSouth Georgia Food and Wine Festival will have something for all ages
The Oct. 22-23 South Georgia Food and Wine Festival in downtown Hazlehurst will have something for all ages to enjoy. Live music, a tasting event, food, family fun and craft vendors will be available during the festival which will be centered on Hinson Street downtown. Events kick off Friday with the annual Boo Bash from…
Read MoreSoftball Has Senior Day
EMS Director Ogilvie To Retire
Jeff Davis County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Director Roger Ogilvie announced his retirement effective Nov. 2. In a letter written last week announcing his retirement, Ogilvie said he had served 39 years working for Jeff Davis County, 25 of those years were with the EMS, the last two as EMS Director. “This decision did not…
Read MoreMs. Mary Edith Batten, 77
Ms. Mary Edith Batten, 77, passed away Oct. 5 in Hazlehurst. Ms. Batten was born May 6, 1944, in Hazlehurst to the late Roscoe Hutcheson Sr. and (Louise). Ms. Batten is also preceded in death by husband Donnie Q. Batten and daughter Diana Batten. She enjoyed spending time with family, cooking! Survivors include sons Eugene…
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