A review of 2020
What a bad year 2020 was. While we would probably be better served to put the year out of mind, here’s a look back at the top stories that appeared in the Jeff Davis Ledger over the past 12 months: January 1 Longtime Jeff Davis County State Farm Agent John W. Dawson Jr. died Dec.…
Read MoreSecond family member dies on Hatton Still Road
Trence Leon “Terry” “Dirt” Jackson, 56, died Dec. 28 when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle on Hatton Still Road. In a cruel coincidence, the accident occurred only a matter of feet from where Jackson’s nephew, Ricky L. Jackson, 46, was killed by a hit and run driver in 2016. That…
Read MoreCampaign will keep money in Hazlehurst
At the Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, we’re always looking for innovative ways to grow our members’ businesses and build community. To that end, we’re excited to introduce the Shop JD Community Gift Card! Consumers can purchase the Card as gifts or for self-use, and companies can use it for employee rewards, anniversary gifts, customer…
Read MoreMr. Harold Norman ‘Hal’ Faulk, 63
Mr. Harold Norman “Hal” Faulk Jr., 63, passed away Dec. 31 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Faulk was born Jan. 16, 1957, in Hazlehurst. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Norman Faulk Sr. and grandparents, Norman Wesley “Buddy” Faulk, Alice Pauline Creech Faulk, John Earnest Kight and Donnie Clifton…
Read MoreMr. Jeff Hardee, 46
Mr. Jeff Hardee, 46, of Baxley passed away Dec. 31 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Hardee was born March 16, 1974, in Augusta. He was a carpenter by trade for many years and worked as a homebuilder with his dad for 10 years. He was also employed at Hazlehurst Mills. He was preceded in death…
Read MoreFishing guide available
Kick off the brand new year by using the 2021 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide as you make all your fishing plans says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Anglers, new or experienced, should always begin with this publication,” said Scott Robinson, Assistant Chief with the WRD Fisheries Management Section. “Biologists…
Read MoreRehab — By Tommy Purser
While I have not yet decided what, if any, New Year’s resolutions I will make, if I had to make a list, at the top of it would be to continue at home what I have learned so far from seven rehab sessions over the last few weeks. I am rehabbing from a table saw…
Read MoreLewis Wins Tennis Tournament
Cam Lewis won the high school division in “For the Love of Tennis Tournament” in Vidalia. Cam also placed second in the doubles. He is a junior at Jeff Davis High and the son of Cliff and Tina Lewis.
Read MoreThe Vaccine Has Arrived
Lumber City Nursing and Rehab held a COVID vaccine clinic Tuesday, hosted by CVS pharmacy. CVS provided the Pfizer product and will return in three weeks for the second injection. Shown above is Dr. David Turfler getting his COVID vaccine application.
Read MoreFormer Jacket Coach Phil Jones Dies
One of Jeff Davis High School’s most beloved football coaches, Phil Jones, has died at the age of 74. Jones began his long head coaching career in Hazlehurst in 1972 at the age of 24. He took over a Jeff Davis High football program that had suffered a 1-9 season in 1971, quickly turning around…
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