Mr. Alonzo Cheryl “A.C.” Merritt, 78
Mr. Alonzo Cheryl Merritt, better known as A.C., 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 7 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. A.C. was born Oct. 29, 1946, in Coffee County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo Merritt and Gladys Jackson Merritt, son Mike Merritt, granddaughter Crystal Merritt, and sisters Clydie Faye…
Read MoreJackets sew up 3rd straight region championship
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team wrapped up its third straight region championship last week, winning 2 of 3 games against Fitzgerald. The first two games of the series were close ones as the Yellow Jackets won 3-2 Tuesday in Hazlehurst and the Hurricanes took a 4-1 win Thursday in Fitzgerald. Friday’s game was a blowout…
Read MoreTennis warms up for playoffs
Jeff Davis High School traveled to Valdosta March 25. Jeff Davis boys defeated the Wildcats with a close 3-2 score. Jeff Davis ladies defeated the Wildcats with a 5-0 score. Coach Mary Katherine Brown applauded the play of juniors Caidon Diaz and Chandler Henry at this match. “Caidon plays very consistent tennis, and he has…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer – May 1 at 6 p.m. – Jeff Davis Courthouse. Romans 1:5 – Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.
Read MoreProud Grandfather — By Tommy Purser
I hadn’t been to the Tattnall County High School baseball field in a long time until last Tuesday afternoon. With Jeff Davis High’s baseball team taking a week off from region games, I had a chance to drive over to Tattnall County to watch Crisp County defeat Tattnall in a region baseball game. It was…
Read MoreBoard hires new employees
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education held a called meeting last Thursday. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and recommendations. Resignations — Makayla Carver – JD Pre-K Paraprofessional; Victoria Lynn Carter – JDES Teacher; and Stafford King – JDMS Assistant Principal. Retirements — Letisha Miles – JDPS Paraprofessional. Recommendations — Kenlie Sharpe –…
Read MoreOfficials say Republic Services’ costs are too high
City and County officials have been concerned about the high price both governments are paying to Republic Services for handling trash services in Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County. After the Jeff Davis County Commissioners heard from County Administrator Shane Richardson about discussions he had with City of Hazlehurst officials, the commissioners voted at their last…
Read MoreSouthern Pines serving students
Southern Pines College and Career Academy (SPCCA), a technical dual enrollment facility serving 10th-12th grade students at Appling, Bacon, and Jeff Davis high hchools, is participating in the Georgia Foundation for Public Education PEACH Education Tax Credit program to raise funds for innovative projects. SPCCA students who successfully complete programs receive a technical certificate of…
Read MoreMrs. Hazel Swain Dyal, 92
Mrs. Hazel Swain Dyal, 92, of Baxley passed away April 4 at Pineland Personal Care Home in Hazlehurst under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Dyal was born Jan. 17, 1933, in Appling County to the late Dude Swain and the late Odessa Yarbrough Swain. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church…
Read MoreMs. Becky Griffin, 59
Ms. Becky Griffin, a beloved nurse and compassionate caregiver, passed away April 3 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro surrounded by her loving family and friends. Becky was born April 30, 1965, in Appling County to the late James Richard Griffin and the late Lucille Rollins Griffin. She dedicated her life to serving…
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