Business owner wants downtown cleaned up
By MARY ANN ANDERSON A longtime downtown Hazlehurst business owner appealed to the Hazlehurst City Council to address conditions surrounding the old jail and former City Hall area, saying deteriorating buildings, abandoned vehicles and concerns about homeless people entering vacant structures are hurting downtown businesses. Heather Mims, who has operated Cut-N-Up in Hazlehurst for nearly…
Read MoreBuck Elder is retiring
Hazlehurst Attorney Lamar “Buck” A. Elder Jr. this week announced his plans to retire and close his law practice effective Dec. 30, 2026. In announcing his retirement after almost 50 years in Hazlehurst, Elder said, “Serving as an attorney for the residents and businesses in this area has been one of the greatest privileges of…
Read MoreThree qualify for Ward 4 seat
Three people have qualified to run for the Ward 4 position on the Hazlehurst City Council to replace former Ward 4 council member Landon Chavis. Qualifying to run in the Nov. 3 Special Election were John Bloodworth, Yashiaca K. Brown and Eric Carelock. Early voting for the election opens Oct. 13. Early voting will be…
Read More6th Annual Peach State Preview
The Jeff Davis cross country program hosted the 6th Annual Peach State Preview Aug. 15. Almost 700 runners participated in the event, while they represented 21 high school and 14 middle school programs. The JD squads had a good showing to open the season. The HS boys were 8th, the HS girls 6th, the MS…
Read MoreMr. Billy Brewer, 79
Mr. Billy Brewer, 79, of Graham passed away peacefully Aug. 16 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Brewer was born June 17, 1947, in Jeff Davis County to the late Arthur Leon Brewer Sr. and the late Louise Clifton Brewer. He was a member of Graham United Methodist Church. Mr. Brewer dedicated his life…
Read MoreMr. James W. Cleveland, 94
Mr. James W. Cleveland, 94, passed away Aug. 17 at Appling Nursing & Rehab Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Cleveland was born May 20, 1932, in Woodbury to the late Bob Cleveland and the late Nora Belle Irving Willis. He was retired from Hazlehurst Mills and a member of Lighthouse Christian…
Read MoreCharlotte Lorraine Dukes
Charlotte Lorraine Dukes, beloved baby girl of Tesia and Billy Dukes, was born into the arms of Jesus Aug. 17 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Though she never took her first breath, she filled her family’s lives with love beyond measure. In addition to her parents, Charlotte is survived and cherished by her big sisters,…
Read MoreMr. Raymond Allen Hancock, 79
Mr. Raymond Allen Hancock, 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully Aug. 22. He was born June 9, 1947, in Macon to the late Allen Hancock and Mae Evelyn Standridge Hancock. He was a veteran and proudly served as part of the Big Red One in Vietnam. He was married to the love of his life,…
Read MoreMr. David Wooten, 74
Mr. David Wooten, 74, of Houston, Texas, passed away Aug. 2. He was born May 1, 1952, to the late B.B. Wooten Jr. and Margaret Canady Wooten. After graduating from Jeff Davis High School in 1970, he attended the University of Georgia and went on to earn his law degree from South Texas College of…
Read MoreSoccer coaches needed
The Jeff Davis County Recreation Department is gearing up to start Soccer Season but is in desperate need for soccer coaches — 12 to be exact!! No experience necessary. Must love children and be able to pass a background check. Reach out to the rec office for more information 912-375-6650. Here is the current need:…
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