Contradictions Abound — By John Reed
Contradictions Abound When you were young, did your parents ever say “Do as I say, not as I do”? Turns out they weren’t always such great role models. I remember both my parents were heavy smokers, yet tried to convince me to never start. Savvy kids pick up on these sorts of contradictions even today.…
Read MoreCity Council meets June 16
The Work Session/Meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council will be held on Monday, June 16, at 5 p.m. The regular meeting date was changed due to a scheduling conflict for Mayor and Council.
Read MoreRepublicans meet June 3
Join the Jeff Davis Republican Party at the Big House at 6 p.m. June 3. The guest speakers are Senator Blake Tillery, Representative Bill Werkheiser, and Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper.
Read MoreMrs. Sarah A. Breedlove, 82
Mrs. Sarah A. Breedlove, 82, of Hazlehurst, passed away May 25 at her residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Mrs. Breedlove was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Dellwood, Fla., to the late Wiley Sylvester Dees and the late Mary Lee Bateman Dees. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Mrs. Breedlove…
Read MoreAssessors change meeting date
The regular monthly meeting for the Board of Assessors has been changed to Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. in the Tax Assessor’s office,
Read MoreNational Fishing and Boating Week
Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fishing Days, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Some of the best days are those spent on the water, whether you decide to…
Read MoreDNR Quota Hunts
Starting June 1, hunters can apply electronically for most quota hunts including certain youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “If you want to apply for a quota hunt, be sure to check those deadline dates and don’t wait until the last…
Read MoreFailure Is An Option — By John Reed
Failure Is An Option Anyone who watches the news or has ever attempted college, knows the disconnect between academia and the real world. One of the most glaring examples is the “self-esteem“ movement that came out several decades ago in education. This idea that the entire schooling experience should be centered around not damaging students’…
Read MoreRing Kissing
The latest edition of Time magazine included a long article about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and it, in part, zeroed in on Zelenskyy’s reaction to the treatment he received on his latest visit to the White House. The Ukrainian President was bullied by President Trump and his subservient Vice President J.D. Vance,. Zelenskyy is more…
Read MoreHoly Week Services
Noon holy week services are continuing daily thru Friday at Hazlehurst First Methodist Church, says the Rev. Steven Riddle, pastor. Lunch will be served each day beginning at 11:45 in the social hall followed by a guest singer and preacher from area churches. Pastors preaching Wednesday thru Friday are Ronnie Wilcox of Heritage Baptist; Rusty…
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