Ms. Martha Ray, 72
Ms. Martha Jane Ray, 72, of Denton, passed away July 10 at her residence. Ms. Ray was born Aug. 14, 1951, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents Pearl and Edward Evans, husband Danny Oliver Ray, brother James Evans and sister Wanda Sharpe. She was a homemaker, and took that…
Read MoreMs. Joan Swain, 80
Ms. Joan Mims Swain, 80, left us peacefully July 8 at Lakeview Retirement Home in the care of her family and Southern Regency Hospice. Joan now rests in the arms of our Lord and is reunited with her late husband, Doy Swain, her parents, Rudolph Riley and Edna Hutto Mims, and her brother, Rudy Mims,…
Read MoreMrs. Jackie Elrod, 89
Mrs. Jackie Elrod, 89, longtime resident of Hazlehurst, passed away June 24 at her home in Atlanta. Jackie was born Dec. 20, 1934, to the late Emory and Mabel DuBose Jones of Telfair County. She worked for the Bank of Hazlehurst for more than 25 years until her retirement in 2021. She was an…
Read MoreThings I learned about Independence — By Tommy Purser
Things I learned about Independence Day — Independence Day has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations. As Americans and residents of the United States prepare for some festive Fourth of July celebrations, they can keep these interesting facts related…
Read MoreHappy Independence Day — By John Reed
Happy Independence Day! This holiday will see many people standing by our flag–or hiding behind it. I guess it depends on their definition of patriotism: the new version says it’s well and proper to point out the nation’s shortcomings, while traditionalists stick with the tried and true mom and apple pie. I think there’s room…
Read MoreWater and sewer, taxes going up
Water and sewer costs and taxes in the City of Hazlehurst are going up. At last week’s called meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council, the council reluctantly agreed to the increases. But they cited that, in order to balance the city’s 2024-2025 budget, the increases are necessary. City Councilman Chris Jones computed the increases, saying…
Read MoreMulliganz workking on golf course
The City of Hazlehurst took a major step toward returning the city-owned Twisted Pine Golf Course to a useable condition by agreeing to lease the course to Mulliganz Golf Club LLC, created by four local men. The action came last week at a called meeting of the City Council. Mulliganz was established by John Turner,…
Read MoreGirls rec stars win state championship
Jeff Davis Recreation Department’s 17 and under softball team defeated Lanier Lanier County 7-0 in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association state championship game Jeff Davis started out strong in the first inning with a triple by Cori Mims, followed by a double from Ava Bohannon to give the Jackets a 1-0 lead. The ladies…
Read MoreMrs. Aldine C. Rowell, 80
Mrs. Aldine C. Rowell, 80, of Graham passed away June 28 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Rowell was born Dec. 24, 1943, in Jeff Davis County to the late Thomas Jefferson (Buster) Creamer and the late Viola Herndon Creamer. She was the retired owner of Satilla One Stop and…
Read MorePublic Mess — By Tommy Purser
I’ve had on my mind lately the mess plaguing Tallahassee Missionary Baptist Church. In case you don’t remember, church goers there have to endure unsightly and, possibly hazardous, trash dumping around their church. A group of church members attended a recent county commission meeting to ask for some relief from the situation. But not much…
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