Library wraps up Summer Reading Program
The Jeff Davis County Library wrapped up a record-breaking Summer Reading Program, posting an extraordinary 82% surge in program attendance and more than doubling the total minutes read by patrons. Driven by the dinosaur-themed “Unearth a Story” campaign, the overwhelming community response even required a venue relocation to accommodate overflowing crowds. The excitement kicked off…
Read MoreMr. Gregory Leonard Hyers, 59
Mr. Gregory Leonard Hyers, 59, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 7 at Jeff Davis Hospital. He was born June 16, 1967, to the late Harold Hyers and the late Eddie Lee Mims Hyers. He was an electrician with Universal Electric and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In addition to his parents,…
Read MoreMr. Johnny Miles, 69
Mr. Johnny Miles of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully Sept. 9 at the age of 69. He was born to the late Lulabell Miles and Kenzo Mitchell July 11, 1957. He attended the Stanton School in Jacksonville, Fla. He worked with Woody Folsom Automotive for 31 years, Jeff Davis Hospital for 10 years, John Deere/Lassiter Implement…
Read MoreLady Jackets have a busy week
Jeff Davis High’s softball team had a busy week with four games, losing to Brantley County 10-4 and Bacon County 6-0, and then defeating Coffee County 5-2 and Pierce County 9-4. Playing in Nahunta, the Lady Jackets fell behind by a 5-0 score before getting within a run with a 4-run 5th inning. But the…
Read MoreJD hosts Southern Ga. XC Championship
Photos by Meg Wood The Jeff Davis cross country program hosted the 10th Annual Southern Georgia XC Championship last Thursday. The event had 909 registered runners from 26 high schools and 15 middle schools. The Yellow Jacket program did well. Both middle school and high school teams will compete at the For Coffee Invitational in…
Read MoreAin’t Life Grand? — By Tommy Purser
The good wife and I are headed to Cordele the next two weekends to perform some grandparent duties — quite pleasant duties, I must add. This weekend my oldest grandson — who is the namesake of his father, who is my namesake — and his bride-to-be will be honored with a housewarming get-together not far…
Read MoreLumber City gets $1 million CDBG
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that 42 Georgia communities have been awarded more than $40.9 million in federal grants to support their efforts. The City of Lumber City proposes to use $1,000,000 in CDBG funds for citywide water improvements. The project will benefit 768 persons, of whom 669 (87.1%) are low-to-moderate…
Read MoreSchool Board, County to reduce millage rates
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education and the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners both plan to lower their 2026 millage rates because of the increased countywide tax digest. According to advertisements published in last week’s and this week’s editions of the Ledger, the school board plans to lower the millage rate from 13.5…
Read MoreBow season opens Sept. 12
Sight in those bows and get that draw dialed in! Opening day of archery season is almost here. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last year, 87,000 archery hunters harvested 42,000 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout…
Read MoreMs. Cathy Ann Newsome Linebarger, 69
Ms. Cathy Ann Newsome Linebarger, 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 29 at Memorial Health in Savannah. Ms. Linebarger was born July 12, 1957, in Savannah to Earl Newsome and Mary Kathleen Johnson Newsome. She was a devoted caregiver who lovingly raised her children as well as nieces and nephews, which also led to her…
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