Mrs. Melanie Atkinson Roddenberry, 77
Services for Mrs. Melanie Atkinson Roddenberry, 77, of Macon, who died unexpectedly May 14, were held May 18 at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ralph Hawkins officiated with burial at Broxton City Cemetery in Broxton. Mrs. Roddenberry was the daughter of the late John Milton and Lois Girtman Atkinson. She married Harvey Burton Roddenberry Jr.…
Read MoreMr. Donnie Hugh Toler, 60
Mr. Donnie Hugh Toler, 60, of Hazlehurst passed away May 17 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Born in Soperton, he was one of seven children born to the late Ander Elton and Callie Kicklighter Toler. He and his siblings grew up in Soperton and were educated in the Treutlen County School System.…
Read MoreMr. Percival ‘Preston’ Williams, 61
Services for Mr. Percival “Preston” Williams, 61, who died May 10, were held May 16, at Thornton’s Funeral home Chapel where Bishop William Hollis officiated. Mr. Williams was the son of the late Henry and Helen Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Woodard, and brother-in-law, Randy Smith. Survivors include his…
Read MoreJackets split first two championship series games
The first two games of the Jeff Davis-Rockmart Class AA state championship best-of-3 series were dominated by pitching, as Rockmart won the first game 4-1 and Jeff Davis took the second 4-2, in a battle of Yellow Jackets. The third game is scheduled for today (Wednesday) at 4 p.m. at Luther Williams Field in Macon.…
Read MoreJacket comeback wins Bleckley series
It was a dismal feeling for the Yellow Jacket faithful Wednesday night in Cochran as Jeff Davis High’s baseball team trailed 12-7 after 4 1/2 innings of play against Bleckley County. At stake was a trip to the 2019 State Baseball Finals the following Monday in Macon. But there was still a glimmer of hope.…
Read MoreBe respectful, for heaven’s sake — By Tommy Purser
Our great state, along with Alabama and a number of other states, is being beat up across the country because of the recently enacted “Heartbeat Bill.” That name, by the way, is misleading because, at six weeks, while a doctor can detect a “beat” it is not the beat of a “heart.” At six weeks,…
Read MoreInformation Please — By John Reed
Information Please I am an information junkie. Like the robot Johnnie-5 from the movie “Short Circuit” I need data input regularly. In years past, I could be seen in local eateries poring through two or three newspapers while working on my meal. In these modern times, I am more likely to be reading my phone.…
Read MoreDrug Arrests Made
Jeff Davis Sheriff Preston Bohannon has announced that several drug-related arrests have been made in Jeff Davis County as a result of several drug investigations, intense drug suppression efforts by investigators and deputies. The suspects face the following charges: Isaiah Reuben Israel of Hazlehurst was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute…
Read MoreBloodworth to Run Again
John Bloodworth this week announced his intention to see re-election to the Hazlehurst City Council’s Ward 4 commission seat. In making his announcement, Bloodworth said: “I am an advocate for the interests of the people. I have fought for the people’s interests and will continue that fight for the people. “My voting record speaks for…
Read MoreStone to Seek Reelection
Hazlehurst Mayor R. Bayne Stone, saying he wants to continue working to better Hazlehurst, has announced his intention for reelection. Stone served his first term as mayor from 2008 to 2012 and is now serving his second term since 2016. Candidate filing for the November election doesn’t begin until August, but Stone is excited about…
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