Concession Stand, Lights Get Attention
It’s hot in the concession stand at the Jeff Davis High football stadium. And the field could be much better lit as well. That’s the take from Monday night’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education as they heard from members of the Band Boosters and citizen Scottie Graham, who is part-owner of…
Read MoreDr. Sidney Johnson Announces Retirement
Dr. Sidney P. Johnson this week announced his planned retirement after serving as a family physician in Jeff Davis County for 53 years. While Dr. Johnson’s practice in the former Goldman Hospital on Johnson Street will close Dec. 18, he will continue to see patients until that time. In January, doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses…
Read MoreVietnam Veterans Memorial Needs Photos
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the founding organization behind the memorial wall that displays the names of Americans killed while serving in Vietnam, is seeking photos of each of the soldiers listed in the memorial. The photos are part of the VVMF’s Wall of Faces project, which wants to put a story and a face…
Read MoreWound Center Opens
Let the healing begin! Jeff Davis Hospital Wound Care Center is offering relief from problem wounds to the residents of Jeff Davis County and the surrounding areas. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday morning at the center which is located on the back side of the hospital. There is no need to suffer from…
Read MoreMrs. Doris Reagin Chaille, 88
Mrs. Doris Reagin Chaille, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Nov. 1 in Austin, Texas. She was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Hazelhurst to Theron and Jenny (Dee Dee) Reagin. Doris worked at the Macon Paper Company where she met James (Jim) Chaille Jr., son of the owner, James Chaille Sr. She married Jim Dec. 16,…
Read MoreMr. Bernie Conaway, 76
Services for Mr. Bernie Conaway, 76, who died Oct. 31, were held Nov. 4 at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church in Hazlehurst. Pastor Charles A. Anderson gave the eulogy and was assisted by Pastor Joyce Batten, Deacon Malchus Robinson and Pastor Russell Houser. Burial was in Isle of Hope Church. Mr. Conaway was the son of…
Read MoreMr. Cecil Conner, 75
Mr. Cecil Conner, 75, of Hazlehurst, died Nov. 8 at Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville. Mr. Conner was born Sept. 23, 1943, in Appling County to the late Anderson Conner and the late Idell Johnson Conner. He was retired from Williams Brothers Trucking and is preceded in death by his sister, Jean McNeal. Survivors include…
Read More2018-19 JDHS Basketball Schedule
2018-19 Jeff Davis High Basketball Schedule Nov. 13 Montgomery County (girls only) Home 6:00 Nov. 17 Hugh McBride Showcase-Brantley Home 6:30 Nov. 19 Hugh McBride Showcase-Wheeler Home 6:30 Nov. 27 Appling County Away 6:00 Nov. 30 Bryan County Away 6:00 Dec. 4 Toombs County Away 6:00 Dec. 7 Metter Home 7:00 Dec. 8 Boys Showcase…
Read MoreJackets fall 39-21 to Dodge County
Jeff Davis High’s football season came to an end Friday night in Eastman as the Yellow Jackets fell 39-21 to Dodge County. But the Jackets didn’t give up without a fight, as they led 21-19 at halftime and made three strong goal line stands in the second half before the Indians wore them down, scoring…
Read MoreSwainsboro Only Region Team To Win
Swainsboro was the only Region 2-AA team to survive the first round of the state playoffs last week. The Tigers topped Northeast Macon 23-7. No. 2 Vidalia was ousted by Washington County 31-25, No. 3 Jeff Davis fell 39-21 to Dodge County, and No. 4 Toombs County was thrashed by Dublin 49-14. This week Swainsboro…
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