Ms. Marilyn Cooper Trowell, 78
Ms. Marilyn Cooper Trowell, 78, of Hazlehurst died Jan.20 at Hazlehurst Court Care. Ms. Trowell was born Sept. 26, 1942, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Thomas Cooper and Nancy Dyal Cooper, husband Robert Trowell, and sisters, Mildred Williams, Patsy Smith, Ann Evans, Inez Graham and brother, Glenn…
Read MoreCoppedge helps Piedmont to victory
Piedmont College’s men’s swimming team brought home the program’s first-ever home swimming event with a dominating dual victory over LaGrange College Jan. 16 at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville. The Lions cruised to a 168-44 dual win over the Panthers by virtue of winning both of the day’s relay events while also taking…
Read MoreBloom updates county on hospital
Jeff Davis Hospital CEO Barry Bloom met with the County Commission last Tuesday to give the commissioners an update on the hospital. Bloom explained that the hospital had an economic impact on the community of over $27 million and employs 241 people making it the third largest employer in the county. Bloom expressed pride in…
Read MoreCounty chooses leadership
Two members of the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners wanted to be named chairman at the group’s first meeting of 2021 last Tuesday. Commissioner Vann Wooten asked Commission Chairman Rick Crosby if he wanted to remain chairman and Crosby replied affirmatively. Then Commissioner Hank Hobbs asked Commissioner Brad Crews if he wanted to be…
Read MorePeaches to Beaches moved to
Jim Sewell, President of Explore Hwy 341 Inc., announces that due to the Covid-19 situation, Peaches to the Beaches for 2021 has been rescheduled for Aug 6-7. This should be a one time only date change. The group plans to return to the traditional dates of the second Friday and Saturday in March for 2022.…
Read MoreRoberts chosen new Coastal Pines president
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier has appointed Coastal Pines Technical College Provost, Lonnie Roberts as the new President of the college upon the retirement of Dr. Glenn Deibert. “Lonnie certainly has all the right leadership qualities and technical college experience we look for when considering the next President of Coastal Pines…
Read MoreSpann gets 50-year apron
For the past few decades, Wyatt W. “Buddy” Spann has proudly served his country and community. The 93-year-old served in World War II in both the Army and Navy, and for the record, is the only World War II veteran from Jeff Davis County who is still living. Spann later worked with Farm Equipment Company…
Read MoreRev. Wayne C. Herrington, 65
The Rev. Wayne C. Herrington, 65, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 12 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Rev. Herrington was born Oct. 1, 1955, in Bacon County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cosby Benjamin Herrington and Roselle Rowell Brunner and brother, Gary Lott Herrington. He served various churches in the area for 18 years…
Read MoreMrs. Christine D. Shumans, 75
Mrs. Christine D. Shumans, 75, passed away Jan. 7 at her residence. Mrs. Shumans was born Sept. 7, 1945 in Bacon County. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Tom Davis and Pearl Crowley Davis, brothers, Daniel Davis, Silas Davis, Jim Davis, Roy Davis, Russell Davis and Freddie Davis and sisters, Mary…
Read MoreWe’ll Be OK — By John Reed
We’ll Be OK Regular readers know I’m an optimist. Even as current events seek to turn our eyes downward, I remain convinced things will be ok in the long term. I believe the virus-related efforts at cleanliness and antiseptic procedures will help with other infectious diseases too. Maybe the flu and the common cold will…
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