Hagan wins special election runoff
Toombs County’s Leesa Hagan narrowly defeated Appling County’s Wally Sapp in Tuesday’s special election runoff to choose a replacement for State Rep. Greg Morris. Hagan got 51.69% of the vote to Sapp’s 48.31% — 3,131-2,926. Sapp won Jeff Davis County’s Altamaha District 292-72 (80.22%) and Appling County (92.62%). Hagan took Montgomery County 727-239 (75.26%) and…
Read MoreJDA gets $500,000 loan
The Joint Development Authority (JDA) of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst and Denton has received a $500,000 Building Renovation Loan from the OneGeorgia Authority. The loan is for capacity building improvements to the newly acquired Propex building for attracting industry. The JDA will provide $1,360,000 to match OneGeorgia’s contribution for a $1,860,000 project. Arising Industries, a…
Read MoreMs. Baby Ruth Harris, 84
Services for Ms. Baby Ruth Harris, 84, who died July 7, will be held July 17 at 11 a.m. at the House of Prayer by Faith, Love Temple #1 in Lumber City. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary CME Church Cemetery in Lumber City. Visitation will be July 16 at King Brothers Funeral Home Chapel…
Read MoreMr. Duane Kirby, 48
Mr. Duane Kirby, 48, of Hazlehurst passed away July 11 at his residence, ending his battle with cancer. Mr. Kirby was born March 13, 1973, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his father, Clayton Gene Kirby, mother, Audrey Jean Drake Floyd and grandmother, Lillian Ange. After graduating Jeff Davis High School,…
Read MoreMr. Bobby Ray Kirkland, 57
Mr. Bobby Ray Kirkland, 57, of McRae, died July 4 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Kirkland was born Jan. 31, 1964, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his father, John Darwin Kirkland, son, Jason Lee Kirkland and sister, Deborah Davis. He was of the Baptist faith and was employed with Beasley…
Read MoreMr. Rodney Leon Smith, 51
Services for Mr. Rodney Leon Smith, 51, who died June 30, were held July 7 at Piney Grove Cemetery in Denton with the Rev. William Prince and Elder Lankin McRae presiding. Mr. Smith was born April 4, 1970, in Hazlehurst. He was the son of the late Hozell Smith Jr. and Gussie Mae Smith. At…
Read MoreMr. Ricky Ottis Spell, 67
Mr. Ricky Ottis Spell, 67, of Hazlehurst, died July 8. Mr. Spell was born June 25, 1954 in Bacon County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Loyal Spell and Inez Herrington Spell and son, Matthew Spell. He was a 1972 graduate of Jeff Davis High School, graduating from Valdosta State with a Bachelor…
Read MoreMiller is new Rotary president
Sonya Miller (2nd from right) was installed as Hazlehurst Rotary Club President for 2020-2021. District 6920 Governor Steve Barnes (right) and Assistant Governor Steven McComas (left) conducted the installation ceremony. Outgoing President Eric Smith (2nd from left) passed the gavel to President Miller.
Read MorePaul Harris Fellow
Rotarian Terry Stone (right) was presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award by club President Eric Smith. The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “SERVICE ABOVE…
Read MoreRotary sponsor Baxley club
The Hazlehurst Rotary Club is sponsoring a satellite club in Baxley. Club President Eric Smith (left) along with District 6920 Assistant Governor Steven McComas (right) installed and welcomed five of the 10 charter members of the new club into the Rotary family. The club will be known as the Satellite Club of Hazlehurst/Appling County.
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