Mr. Bill Nobles, 97
Mr. Bill Nobles, 97, of Hazlehurst, died May 2 at Hazlehurst Court Care. Mr. Nobles was born April 18, 1922, in Fair Bluff, N.C., but had resided most of his life in Hazlehurst. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II, a retired business owner and a member of…
Read MoreJackets eliminate Fitzgerald in 3 games
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team got a scare in last week’s playoff action as the Yellow Jackets won two of three close games to take the 3-game series. JD opened with a come-from-behind 5-3 win, fell 3-2 in the second game and then hung on for a 3-2 win in the series finale. The Jacket…
Read MoreSoccer boys top Berrien County
Jeff Davis boys soccer won against the Berrien County Rebels last Thursday night to advance to the Elite 8 of the state playoffs. The Yellow Jackets dominated the first half on the defensive and offensive side of the ball. The Yellow Jackets took 21 shots in the first half but could not find a goal.…
Read MoreTennis girls fall to Bleckley County
Jeff Davis High’s girls tennis team had its hopes for a state title dashed last week in the Georgia High School Association’s Final Four as the Lady Jackets fell to Bleckley County 3-0. Bleckley County went on to defeat Berrien County for the state championship, also by a score of 3-0. Berrien had defeated Rockmart…
Read MoreTracksters do well in sectionals
The Jeff Davis High School track teams competed in sectionals this past Saturday in Fitzgerald and several Jackets will advance to the State Finals this week in Rome. Thursday will be the preliminaries for the running events, Friday will be the field events, and Saturday will be the finals for the running events. Four Jeff…
Read MoreGreat Year For Spring Sports
What a year for spring sports in Yellow Jacket world. Jeff Davis High sports teams have won four Region 2-AA titles this spring and seven teams have earned berths in the state playoffs, with the boys and girls track teams almost assuredly bringing that total to nine at this Saturday’s sectional track meet. JDHS Athletic…
Read MoreCommissioners Hear Updates
In their April regular meeting, the Jeff Davis County Commissioners heard updates from Roads Superintendent Robert Lewis and Tourism Director Jim Sewell. Lewis gave the Board an update on road projects throughout the county and said there is an ongoing project at the fairgrounds. Trash sites are running smoothly. The change in consultants on landfill…
Read MoreSilicon Ranch to begin $75 million expansion
The Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst, and Denton announced a significant capital investment in the community by Silicon Ranch Corporation, the U.S. solar platform for Shell and one of America’s largest independent solar power producers. The financial commitment exceeds $75 million and will fund two new solar plants in Hazlehurst and Snipesville,…
Read MoreMr. Russell (Rusty) Henderson East, 33
Mr. Russell (Rusty) Henderson East, 33, of Hazlehurst, died April 26. Mr. East was born July 31, 1985, in Coffee County. He was an electrician employed with C.A.B. Enterprises and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Regina Brown East. Survivors include his son, Tiran Henderson East; father…
Read MoreMrs. Carroll Ann Edwards, 42
Mrs. Carroll Ann Edwards, 42, of Hazlehurst, died April 23 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Edwards was born Oct. 2, 1975, in Glenwood. She was the manager of Subway in Hazlehurst, and is preceded in death by her father, Carroll Randall McLoon and her sister, Cynthia Wilson. Survivors include daughters, Tiffany Groover of Ludowici,…
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