Tennis plays West Laurens at Senior Night
The Jeff Davis High School varsity tennis teams hosted West Laurens last week for Senior Night, earning victories on both sides. The Lady Yellow Jackets secured a 4–1 win, while the boys team battled through several three-set matches to claim a narrow 3–2 victory. Following the matches, the program recognized its senior class: Ava Coleman,…
Read MoreWebster leads Jacket hitting
With the 2026 baseball regular season nearing its end, senior centerfielder/pitcher Treyton Webster leads Jeff Davis High’s batting with a .346 average and the team’s only home run of the season. Webster also leads the team in RBIs with 15 and runs scored with 18. Players with 70 or more at bats and their averages…
Read MoreBlue Team plays for conference championship
The Jeff Davis Middle School Blue Team easily topped Swainsboro in the conference tournament semifinals Monday 20-5. The young Jackets had 19 hits, 10 for extra bases, including 6 home runs as they disposed of Swainsboro in 3 innings. The Blue Team plays for the conference championship this Thursday at West Laurens Middle School. Jace…
Read MoreJDMS girls win conference tennis title
Jeff Davis Middle School tennis had an exciting ending to their season. On March 11, JDMS tennis traveled to West Laurens to take on the Raiders. The boys lost 0-5, but played closely every point. WLMS girls were the 2025 conference champions. This season, JD girls were seeking revenge and walked away with a 4-1…
Read MoreCounty adopts amended burn resolution
The Jeff Davis County Commission last Thursday adopted an amended Yard Debris Burn Resolution adopted the Tuesday before. The resolution temporarily restricts all open burning of yard debris, including leaves, limbs, grass and other vegetative matter within the county. It prohibits anyone from igniting or allowing the burning of yard debris outdoors except as provided…
Read MoreMims signs with Truett-McConnell
The Jeff Davis High School tennis program has announced that senior Cori Mims will continue her academic and athletic career at Truett McConnell University. Mims has been a dedicated and hardworking member of the Yellow Jackets tennis team, earning recognition for her commitment, passion and sportsmanship. Throughout her time at Jeff Davis, she has consistently…
Read MoreMr. Daniel Elijah Calderon, 20
Mr. Daniel Elijah Calderon, 20, of Hazlehurst passed away March 18 at his residence. Danny was born Dec. 7, 2005, in Waycross and was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School in 2024. He dearly loved his family and friends. Danny enjoyed his truck and was an avid soccer player and fan. He was preceded…
Read MoreMr. Benjamin Tyrone Griffin, 71
Mr. Benjamin Tyrone Griffin, 71, of Hazlehurst passed away March 22 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Tyrone was born March 1, 1955, in Hazlehurst to the late James Vasco Griffin and the late Sadie Louise Hall Griffin. He started substituting as a bus driver, driving for his father, at the age of 18. He…
Read MoreMrs. Yvonne Carter Thigpen, 85
Mrs. Yvonne Carter Thigpen, 85, passed away peacefully March 27 at Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Macon. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and the hospice professionals for the compassion, care and kindness shown to Yvonne over the past several months. Yvonne…
Read MoreHulett pitches near-perfect game
Jeff Davis High junior Zack Hulett turned in one of the best pitching performances in Yellow Jacket baseball history Friday in Hazlehurst in a 7-0 win over Bacon County. Hulett threw a 1-hit shutout, facing the minimum 21 batters in the 7-inning contest. The Red Raiders’ only hit was a 4th inning single to left…
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