Higgins Sworn In As New D.A.
With family, supporters, and local leaders in attendance, Keith Higgins was sworn in as District Attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit Dec. 21. Superior Court Judge Stephen Kelley administered the oath at Glynn County’s Selden Park gymnasium with masked spectators in socially distanced seating. Higgins will take over as District Attorney Jan. 4. After thanking…
Read MoreIndictments Returned
The following indictments were filed by 2020 September Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury Dec. 21: The State of Georgia v. Gerald Jermain Wright; Count 1: Malice Murder; Count 2: Felony Murder; Count 3: Felony Murder; Count 4: Aggravated Assault; Count 5: Aggravated Assault; Count 6: Aggravated Assault. The State of Georgia v. Donald Alvin Brown,…
Read MoreMrs. Joyce Disharoon Carter, 61
Mrs. Joyce Disharoon Carter, 61, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 26 at her residence. Mrs. Carter was born Sept. 18, 1959, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her father, James Disharoon and mother, Lillie Rea Disharoon. She was formerly a real estate agent and a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreMrs. Rhonda Mosley Johnson, 49
Mrs. Rhonda Mosley Johnson, 49, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 23 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born Sept. 29, 1971, in Denver, Colo., and lived most of her life in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Danny Mosley and Judy Tanner Hall, and brother, Rodney Mosley. Mrs. Mosley worked…
Read MoreMrs. Glenda Phillips Martinez, 74
Mrs. Glenda Phillips Martinez, 74, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 19 at her residence. Mrs. Martinez was born July 21, 1946. She was formerly employed with News Group in Houston, Texas, and had lived in Jeff Davis County most of her life. Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by her daughter, Gwen Davis, brothers, Clifford Phillips…
Read MoreMr. Thomas Edward ‘Big Eddy’ Williams, 61
Mr. Thomas Edward “Big Eddy” Williams, 61, passed away at Lumber City Nursing and Rehab following a brief illness. Memorial services will be held later. Mr. Williams, a native of Lumber City, was the son the late Edward Williams and Helen Whalen Williams. He was a retired truck driver who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He…
Read MoreMake Me Smile — By Tommy Purser
An update from a decades old column I wrote: Things that would make me smile on Christmas day: A blanket of snow on the ground outside my window. A hot cup of coffee to cut the winter chill. The sight of flames dancing in the warmth of a roaring fire. Out of control laughter from…
Read MoreChristmas Wishes — By John Reed
Christmas Wishes There was a time when kids would behave for a least a few days or weeks so they would stay on Santa’s “good” list. The concept of certain behaviors meriting certain outcomes was learned early. Now apparently all you need to do is inhale to merit free college or $20 an hour burger…
Read MoreCouncil Discusses Bonuses, Roundabouts, Delinquencies
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Santa Claus paid an early visit to Hazlehurst’s city employees, as the Hazlehurst City Council agreed in last week’s December work session to pay annual Christmas and safety bonuses. The council also approved several other motions during the busy Monday night work session and Thursday night regular session, including having the…
Read MoreLarge Crowd Enjoys Christmas Program
The recreation department on the Baxley Highway was home to the first drive-in Christmas program Sunday. David and Gail Miller of Because He Lives have hosted a Christmas program for children in the area for the past 13 years. This year, the Millers were faced with the challenge brought on by the Coronavirus and had…
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