National 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…
Read MoreMadie Jane Stephens, 74
Madie Jane Stephens was born Aug. 6, 1950, to the parentage of William Stephens and Janie M. Stephens. She attended Jeff Davis County Schools and was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School. She worked numerous of jobs. She loved helping anyone she could and was the star of her family. She attended Bennett Tabernacle…
Read MoreWin Streak Comes To An End
Jeff Davis High’s 14-game win streak came to an end last Friday in Vidalia as the Yellow Jackets fell 4-2 to the Indians, dropping JD’s record to 21-3. Last Tuesday in Hazlehurst, the Jackets took a 2-1 win over Wayne County, which came into the game with a 17-3 record and a No. 4 playoff…
Read MoreBusinesses should prepare for Trump tariffs
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce this week announced the publication of Tariffs Briefing: April 2025 – New U.S. Tariffs + Potential Georgia Impact, a report written to help Georgia businesses and communities prepare for the new tariff measures announced by the Trump Administration. The measures mark a significant shift in U.S. trade policy– including across-the-board…
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