Mr. Eugene Evert Tate, 88
Mr. Eugene Evert Tate, 88 of Denton, passed away April 21 at his home. He was born March 17, 1933, in Coffee County to the late Emory Tate and Lula Dockery Tate. He was named after Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Roscoe, E. A.,…
Read MoreMr. Johnny E. White, 65
Mr. Johnny E. White, 65, of the Blue Ridge Community, died April 22 at Memorial Health University Hospital in Savannah after an extended illness. He was a native of Jeff Davis County and was a 1973 graduate of Jeff Davis High School. He lived in Jeff Davis County until moving to Toombs County in 1987.…
Read MoreYellow Jackets sweep Falcons
PHOTOS BY ANGIE HULETT Jeff Davis High’s baseball team defeated East Laurens 17-2, 6-3 and 8-0 to improve to 18-11 and secure the No. 2 seed from Region 2-AA in the state playoffs. Trenton Clance was 4-for-4 with 4 RBI in the 17-2 opener of the 3-game series, Ethan Griffin and Ethan Hulett both had…
Read MoreMr. Ricky Bryant, 64
Services for Mr. Ricky Bryant, 64, of Hazlehurst, who died April 14 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, were held April 23 at The Word International Worship Center in Hazlehurst. Pastor Janice Watkins, Apostle Johnny Watkins, Minister Cameron Knox, Bishop Frank Sutherland Jr., and Minister Chauncey Clemons officiated with burial in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. Mr.…
Read MoreInfant Kalani Shanae Lagrant
Services for Baby Kalani Shanae Lagrant, who died April 22, were held April 26 at Dillard Cemetery in Wheeler County. Prayer was given by great-grandfather, B.K. King, scripture read by uncle Larry Conaway and words of encouragement by Cousin LaChandra Smith. The baby is survived by his parents, Natanya King and Marquise Lagrant; sister, Harmony…
Read MoreCook match helps soccer Jackets tune up for playoffs
After a week of break, the boys came back April 13 motivated and refreshed looking forward to the playoffs. Before any of the playoffs, they had a non-region game against Cook County to keep them in rhythm. Cook County was be a possible opponent for the Jackets later in the playoffs. The Jackets started the…
Read MoreTake Pride
The comment I heard yesterday was a truthful, honest assessment. Moving to Hazlehurst was a culture shock. Limited restaurant choices. Nothing to do. Lack of concern among citizens for how our community looked, what kind of impression our community makes on visitors, on potential residents, on potential businesses, industries and employers. Almost 48 years ago,…
Read MoreBlue Team Wins Conference
Jeff Davis Middle School’s Blue Team captured the conference championship last week with an 8-5 win over Bleckley County Tuesday in Hazlehurst and an 11-4 victory over West Laurens Thursday at West Laurens. The Yellow Jackets finished the season with a 16-4 record. Colby Beach keyed the win over Bleckley County with a single, a…
Read MoreGolfers place 2nd in Douglas
Jeff Davis Varsity Boys Golf team placed 2nd in yet another premier south Georgia golf tournament. Jeff Davis shot a combined 319 for the 2nd place finish to Wayne County in the Neil Graham Invitational Golf Tournament hosted by Coffee County High School. The team was led by senior Josh Herrington’s +5 and and sophomore…
Read MoreAirport to close for resurfacing
By MARY ANN ANDERSON The skies over Hazlehurst should be quiet for the next 75 days or so, said Mayor Bayne Stone and Airport Manager Cody White in last Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council. Hazlehurst Municipal Airport’s aging runway and apron are getting completely refurbished in a $2.3 million project,…
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