Tennis faces Pierce, Statesboro
Jeff Davis High School varsity tennis hit the road March 24, traveling to Pierce County to take on the Bears. Despite battling hard in every set, both the Yellow Jacket boys and girls came up short, with the boys falling 1–4 and the girls dropping a narrow 2–3 decision. The Jackets returned home on March…
Read MoreSoccer teams beat Worth
Jeff Davis Soccer travelled to Worth County for their lone match of the week. This was also the last region matchup for the season. The girls had a hard fought match that had to be resolved in penalty kicks, as the score stayed 2-2 after regular time and two overtime halves. Haley Hughes stepped up…
Read MoreA season to remember
The 2026 Jeff Davis Middle School Track and Field teams had a season to remember, with multiple school records falling and athletes setting new standards for excellence. Girls Team Highlights The girls team was led by standout performances across multiple events. Brandy Castro set a new school record in the 800 meters, running an impressive…
Read MoreFoul Mood — By Tommy Purser
I was in a foul mood Monday at the office here on Latimer. If you happened to have passed by, you may have heard my grumbling. I was grumbling because I had no internet service when I arrived at the office Monday morning. I worked on those parts of the paper I can work on…
Read MoreSchool board has 2 called meetings
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education held called meetings last Tuesday and Friday. In Tuesday’s meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Chris Roppe provided information regarding a one time grant from the state that targets economically disadvantaged school districts. Procedures, Operations, and Support The board approved to use Satilla REMC donation funds to purchase additional Chromebooks.…
Read MoreChamber announces slate of officers
The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce this week announced the slate of candidates for the 2026-2027 Chamber Board of Directors. Officers: Chair – Shannon Kight of the Hazlehurst Housing Authority Past Chair – Sharon Brown of Renasant Bank Vice-Chair – Tracy McClendon of the Bank of Hazlehurst Treasurer – Michelle Allday of Coastal Hospice…
Read MoreCity says ‘No’ to GDOT proposal
By MARY ANN ANDERSON During the June 2020 meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council, then-Mayor R. Bayne Stone reported that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) was beginning plans to install a turn lane on the now four-lane U.S. Highway 341 from its intersection with U.S. 23 Bypass northward to U.S. Highway 221. The plan…
Read MoreCounty adopts burn ordinance
A state forestry official, alarmed by the frequency of brush fires started by yard waste burning in Jeff Davis County, sent word to the County Commission requesting the county take action to combat the problem. In a called meeting Tuesday afternoon, the commissioners voted without opposition to require permits be obtained before hurning in hopes…
Read MoreJury hands down indictments
The following indictments were filed by 2026 March Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury on March 19, 2026: Jordan Skylar Spell – Count 1: Aggravated Battery; Count 2: Aggravated Assault; Count 3: Aggravated Assault . Christopher M. Bennett – Count 1: Aggravated Assault; Count 2: Simple Battery, Family Violence; Count 3: Possession of Firearm by Convicted…
Read MoreCandidates enter legislative races
Three men have qualified to run for election to represent Jeff Davis County in the Georgia House of Representatives. And four men have qualified for the State Senate seat vacated by Blake Tillery, who will instead run for Lieutenant Governor. Qualifying for District 157 State Representative are Republican incumbent Bill Werkheiser, Republican Bradley Anderson and…
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