Cross Country goes to Lyons, Cartersville
The Jeff Davis High and Middle School cross country teams ran last Thursday at the 6th Annual Toombs Bulldog Invitational in Lyons, and Saturday at the 11th Annual Wingfoot XC Classic in Cartersville. Thirty-three teams competed in Lyons. Brandy Castro topped the JD middle school girls with a 5th place finish in the 2-mile run…
Read MoreUntil We Meet Again — By Tommy Purser
My friend Terry Toole passed away a couple of weeks ago. Today, he is reunited in glory with three of his “Partners in Crime” — Sam Griffin, Bo McLeod and Billy Fleming. I say “Partners in Crime” good-naturedly, for they were anything but criminals. The four of them had a lot in common — they…
Read MoreEarly Voting Dates Announced
Advance in person voting for Nov. 4 Municipal General/Special Elections will be held at the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 15 Public Safety Drive, (the old Sheriff’s Office) Oct. 14-31, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, two Saturdays which will be Oct. 18 and 25 from 9…
Read MoreJDA Brings New Company To Hazlehurst
The Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst, and Denton announced that Georgia Asphalt Producers will invest approximately $2.5 million in expanding their operations to Jeff Davis County. The new asphalt plant will create a minimum of seven new jobs in Hazlehurst. Georgia Asphalt Producers’ leadership said by expanding their operations to Hazlehurst, they…
Read MoreCity Council Meets Thursday
Following is the agenda for the Sept. 18 work session and meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council. The work session is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 5:30. Invocation – Pledge of Allegiance Vote to Amend/Approve Agenda WORK SESSION Discuss Hazlehurst Revenue Sufficiency Study (Charlie Bridges-ESG) Discuss Downtown Trick or Treat…
Read MoreAs 1-Year Anniversary Nears, Helene Recovery Continues
As the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s arrival in Jeff Davis County approaches, the Federal and Georgia Emergency Management Agencies (FEMA and GEMA) continue to send millions of dollars to the county to assist with paying the enormous costs of mitigating the disaster the storm caused here. At last Thursday’s meeting of the Jeff Davis…
Read MoreChanges Proposed To Coffee/Jarman Streets
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will begin running a legal advertisement in next week’s edition of the Ledger informing the public of proposed changes to Coffee/Jarman streets along U.S. Hwy. 341. The project proposes to construct safety improvements, including Reduced Conflict U-Turns (RCUTs), median turns, and pedestrian safety improvements along State Route 19/US Highway…
Read MoreJoint Development Authority Meets Monday
The Joint Development of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst and Denton will meet Monday at 3 p.m. at The Big House. Following is the meeting agenda: Call to Order Prayer & Pledge Approval of Agenda Comments from Guests, limited to no more than 5 minutes. Consent Calendar • Approval of Minutes • Report of Financials •…
Read MoreCouncilman Charged In Accident
Hazlehurst Ward 3 Councilman Christopher Michael Jones was arrested Aug. 23 by a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Trooper and charged with failure to yield at intersection of roadways and being an intoxicated/impaired driver. According to a GSP incident report, two GSP troopers responded at approximately 10:16 p.m. to an accident at the intersection of Tallahassee…
Read MoreMr. Freeman Thomas Hand, 66
Mr. Freeman Thomas Hand, 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 12 at his home, surrounded by his two eldest daughters and grandchildren, following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst as well as a diesel mechanic, working for Atlantic Coastal Carriers, Sweats, and various other companies in the Douglas area. Thomas was…
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