JDMS hosts 5-team meet
The JDMS track and field team hosted four other middle schools for their first home meet of the year. Appling County, Bleckley County, Dodge County, and J.R. Trippe (Vidalia) were all in attendance. The Lady Jackets had a good meet finishing 2nd overall to Appling County and just three points behind the Lady Pirates. Jeff…
Read MoreJayvees win one, lose one
Jeff Davis High’s JV baseball team defeated Wayne County 4-0 last Wednesday then dropped a 5-4 game to Coffee High Monday. Against Wayne, Dawson Moser shut out Wayne in six innings on the mound. He gave up five hits, walked none, hit one and struck out five. Ethan Baltazar pitched the final inning, giving up…
Read MoreNetters have busy week
Jeff Davis High’s tennis teams had a busy week last week. JDH Tennis traveled to Worth County March 12. The Jeff Davis Yellow Jacket boys and girls both defeated the Rams with a 5-0 sweep. JDH Tennis hosted Bleckley at home March 14th. Jeff Davis boys lost a tough one 1-4 on this date. However,…
Read MoreLack of zoning, building codes keeps our county behind times
Fifty years is a long time. That’s how long I’ve waited, in vain, for the Jeff Davis County Commission to implement county-wide planning, county-wide building codes, county-wide visions for Jeff Davis County. Fifty years ago, when I first moved here, I was surprised that this county wasn’t up to date with 20th century governing norms.…
Read MoreBohannon seeks reelection
Jeff Davis County Sheriff Preston Bohannon this week announced his intention to seek re-election in this year’s election. In making his announcement, the Sheriff said, “I would like to take this opportunity to let you the citizens of Hazlehurst, Denton and Jeff Davis County know I have officially qualified to seek re-election as your Sheriff…
Read MoreWilkinson will run again
Julie Copeland Wilkinson formally announced her bid for reelection as Clerk of Superior Court for Jeff Davis County. Julie resides in the Altamaha District with her husband, Justin, and their three children, Jeb, Jay, and Jessi. She is the youngest daughter of Steve and Patricia Copeland, and has lived in Jeff Davis County her entire…
Read MoreMr. Richard Roy Anderson, 58
Mr. Richard Roy Anderson, 58, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully March 6. Mr. Anderson was a member of Graham Church of God and was born in Baxley to the late Homer Lamar Anderson and Grace Evelyn Hesters. He worked for Hazlehurst Mills. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing pool. Mr. Roy was a good cook…
Read MoreMrs. Sara Jane Manord, 64
Mrs. Sara Jane Manord, 64, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully March 8. Mrs. Sara was born to the late Mr. Buddy Manord and Mrs. Dorothy Mauldin Manord. She was a homemaker and loved being with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Sue Solomon and grandson Kristian Joe Manord. She is…
Read MoreMs. Martha Ann Rowland, 65
Ms. Martha Ann Rowland, 65, of Hazlehurst passed away March 7 after a lengthy illness under the care of Coastal Hospice. She was born July 30, 1958, in Jeff Davis County and lived in Jacksonville, Fla., and Perry for several years prior to returning to Hazlehurst. She is preceded in death by her parents John…
Read MoreMr. Wade Williams, 62
Mr. Wade Williams, 62, of Lumber City passed away at his residence March 7. Mr. Williams was born to the late Edward Williams and Helen Whalen Williams. He was a carpenter by trade and was self-employed. Mr. Wade graduated from Telfair County High where he was valedictorian. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being on the…
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