Soccer play begins
Jeff Davis High’s girls opened with wins over Toombs County and Metter while the boys split their matches.
Read MoreGet Involved — By Tommy Purser
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where Jeff Davis County has been and what direction it will take in the future. It’s something I’ve thought of a lot over the past five decades — since 1973 when I first put down roots in these parts. I’ve seen a lot of people come and go,…
Read MoreWilkerson makes bid for Senate
Joshua Wilkerson, Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 19, is running on a vision to strengthen rural Georgia, lower economic pressure on working families, and ensure South Georgia has a strong voice under the Gold Dome. A South Georgia native, Wilkerson says his campaign is built on faith, perseverance, and the belief that real…
Read MoreTwo from here seek Ms. ABAC Title
Two students from Hazlehurst are among the 24 contestants who will compete in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s 56th annual Ms. ABAC Pageant Feb. 26. Allie Lewis, sponsored by ABAC Cross Country, and Chloe Boatright, sponsored by E&E Farms, will compete for the title. The event, sponsored by the ABAC Agripreneurs, will begin at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreJoint Development Authority meets Feb. 19
The Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst and Denton will have its regular monthly meeting Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. at The Big House. The public can join the meeting virtually at: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26247669058713?p=ifN1YYzxpEFoqTyQmP Meeting ID: 262 476 690 587 13 Passcode: Dp26Cw7D Dial in by phone +1 323-489-4204, 337351191# United States, Los…
Read MoreGillis announces Senate run
Former Superior Court Judge Dwayne Gillis has announced his candidacy for the Georgia State Senate District 19 seat in the Republican Primary scheduled for May 19. “After two decades on the bench serving the people of South Georgia, I could retire to my farm and enjoy time with my grandkids,” said Gillis. “But while on…
Read MoreBasketball Teams Close Out Regular Season Play
Jeff Davis High’s basketball teams closed out their regular seasons Friday night splitting their games with visiting Appling County. The Lady Jackets fell to Appling 52-43 while the Yellow Jacket boys breezed to a 70-49 win. Jeff Davis’ girls finished the regular season with a 5-20 record and played Monday night in Alma in the…
Read MoreGirls open region tournament with win
Jeff Davis High’s girls opened region tournament play Monday night in Alma with a 43-41 win over Berrien High, but the win didn’t come easily. The Lady Jackets took an early lead and their defense shut out the Lady Rebels from Nashville in the 2nd quarter to take a 17-10 lead into the dressing room…
Read MoreMrs. Arletha Ricketson Tate, 94
Mrs. Arletha Ricketson Tate, 94, of the Snipesville, died peacefully Feb. 11. She was born Dec. 15, 1931, to Robert and Fannie Lott Ricketson as the ninth of 12 children and was the last surviving. Arletha devoted her life to caring for her family and her friends. She found immense joy in spoiling her grandchildren…
Read MoreBaseball team is off to 0-3 start
Jeff Davis High’s 2026 baseball season got off to a 0-3 start last week as the Yellow Jackets managed only one run in three games, The Jackets opened with a 2-1 loss to Bleckley County last Friday in Hazlehurst. Saturday, the squad traveled to Gray and were shut out twice — 3-0 by Wayne County…
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