Chavis resigns from council; wants city to take over hotel/motel tax
By MARY ANN ANDERSON During the April 23 meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council, Ward 4 Councilman Landon Chavis announced his resignation, citing a new job and a move to Bainbridge. The resignation, which had been previously submitted to the mayor, took effect that evening. Chavis had served on the council since January 2024. His…
Read MoreJacket golf teams win area tournament
Jeff Davis High’s boys and girls golf teams both finished first in last week’s Area 1-A, Division I golf tournaments and advanced to the 2026 Sectionals. Jeff Davis, ACE Charter and Worth County qualified for the sectionals, with both boys and girls teams from those schools finishing 1st-2nd-3rd. The Jacket boys’ team score was 314,…
Read MoreSwain Funeral Home opens here
On April 6, history was made in Jeff Davis County as Swain Funeral Home, Hazlehurst Chapel officially opened. A large crowd gathered to celebrate the occasion and were greeted with a hearty welcome and allowed to tour the beautiful new facility. “I fell in love with the folks of Jeff Davis County many years ago.…
Read MoreMr. Hudson Corley Jr. (Papa), 90
Mr. Hudson Corley Jr. (Papa), 90, of Hazlehurst, passed away at his residence April 22. Mr. Corley was born Oct. 09, 1935, in Jeff Davis County to the late Hudson Corley Sr. and Ellen Ogilvie Corley. He attended Hazlehurst Pentecostal Church and was known for his uplifting spirit. He never met a stranger and was…
Read MoreMr. Dennis Durden, 57
Mr. Dennis Durden was born April 18, 1969, to the parentage of Mary Williams and the Lonnie Durden Jr. In Vidalia. He passed away April 20 in Atlanta. He was preceeded in death by his father, Lonnie Durden Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories his children Dennis Durden, Denzel Durden and Daniqukwa Durden; mother Mary Williams; grandchildren Kyrell, K’Lani, Jakari, Dominique, Demetrius and Abby;…
Read MoreMr. Juan Carlos Galvan-Ramos, 45
Mr. Juan Carlos Galvan-Ramos, 45, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 19 at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon. He was born Nov. 2, 1980, in Chiapas, Mexico, and has lived in Hazlehurst for the past 30 years. Juan was a Christian by faith and a devoted husband, loving father and proud family man. He…
Read MoreMr. Donald Johnson, 82
Mr. Donald Johnson, 82, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 20 at his home under the care of Bethany Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 19, 1943, in Omega to the late Seabrean Hedgepath Johnson and Fannie Pearl Cooksey Johnson. Donald worked as a dedicated truck driver and mechanic, and was a skilled…
Read MoreMr. Richard Edward Reynolds, 67
Mr. Richard Edward Reynolds, 67, passed away April 21, at his residence. Richard was born Oct. 18, 1958, into a military family in Salina, Kan., the oldest of three sons to Roy Aubrey Reynolds and Carolyn Courson Reynolds. His early years were spent moving with his family, including time in Montana and Texas, before they eventually…
Read MoreMr. Robert Taylor, 75
Mr. Robert Taylor, 75, passed away April 27 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was a native of Jeff Davis County, living there most of his life, and later moved to Baxley. At the age of 15, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and later felt the call to the ministry. At…
Read MoreBottom of the 7th rally lifts Jackets over War Eagles
Jeff Davis High School’s baseball team made it to the 2nd round of the 2026 state playoffs last week with an improbable 2-game sweep of Putnam County High School Friday in Eatonton. The sweep was improbable in that it appeared the second game would go to the War Eagles as Putnam had a 3-2 lead…
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