Hadley Wren Coe, infant
Hadley Wren Coe, infant daughter of Shane Allen and Ashley Sierra Coe, passed away Feb. 9 at Coffee County Regional Medical Center. Heaven welcomed a little angel who will sadly be missed by her parents, Shane and Ashley of Hazlehurst, sister, Kaibree Coe, brother, Ryker Coe, grandparents Shelia (Larry) Griffin of Hazlehurst, Lisa Kersey (Greg…
Read MoreMr. Thomas Robert Hutchison, 75
Mr. Thomas Robert Hutchison, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away Feb. 7. Born Jan. 1, 1946, in Williamson, he was a son of the late Benjamin Thomas “BT” and Mary Elnora Leach Hutchison. Mr. Hutchison worked in communications for four years while serving in the United States Army. He spent most of his life in Griffin…
Read MoreMrs. Marty Todd Kicklighter, 76
Mrs. Mary Ann Todd Kicklighter, 76, passed away Feb. 14 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens. She was born Feb. 26, 1944. A long-time resident of Camden County, she taught Language Arts for 33 years in the Camden School System, 12 years at Kingsland Elementary and 21 years at Camden High School. She was…
Read MoreMrs. Mary Cothern Lee, 78
Mrs. Mary Cothern Lee, 78, of Lumber City died Feb. 7 at St. Vincent-Riverside in Jacksonville, Fla. She was a native of Bacon County but had lived in Lumber City the past 44 years. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Cothern and Cleo Newman Cothern and was also preceded in death by her…
Read MoreMr. Michael Ottis Tanner, 59
Mr. Michael Ottis Tanner, 59, of Denton, died Feb. 9 at Vista Park Nursing Home in Douglas. Mr. Tanner was born Sept. 15, 1961, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his father, Ottis Tanner and maternal grandparents, Martin and Eula Mae McLoon. Mr. Tanner lived an impactful life, always lighting up…
Read MoreTennis starts with a bang
Jeff Davis High School started off their 2021 season with a bang. At home, on 10 newly built courts, the Jackets faced Fitzgerald Feb 2. The Lady Jackets won 5-0 against the Hurricanes. Junior MaKenzie Gardner played an awesome match at first doubles really placing the ball well. The boys won 4-1 against the ‘canes.…
Read MoreSoccer boys win 10-0
Jeff Davis High’s boys varsity soccer team hosted Bryan County Indians Friday. The team looked calm, collected, and extremely well organized throughout the game. The boys took a well deserved win with the score of 10-0. The game opener came in the 7th minute with Pablo Tapia scoring from a great pass by Kevin Cervantes.…
Read MoreCoppedge wins 50 free
Piedmont’s men’s and women’s swimming teams put together a dominating performance at the Pacer Invitational Feb. 7 in Raleigh, N.C. The Lions men defeated William Peace and Greensboro in dual meet action. Four different Lions found their way to event wins including Ross Coppedge of Hazlehurst, who won the 50-yard freestyle. His 21.85 winning time…
Read MoreCoppedge wins 200 free
Piedmont College’s men’s and women’s swimming teams claimed a total of 11 event victories to help lift each team to a first-place finish at the Georgia Small College Championship meet. The Lions didn’t collectively win the most events of the four competing schools, but they were the most consistent squads in Valley, Ala., Feb. 12-13.…
Read MoreCounty declares state of emergency
The Jeff Davis County Commission last week declared a state of emergency in Jeff Davis County as a result of the Jan. 30 fire at the facility that housed the Jeff Davis County E-911 Center, Emergency Medical Service and Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The fire resulted in all three agencies having to be relocated. According…
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