Small Town Christmas — By John Reed
Small Town Christmas Following a recent trip to Chicago, I’m reminded once again of the differences between urban and rural life…and those who live there. Cities are great for anonymity. You can literally disappear among the millions. If you want to travel the world, just walk down a sidewalk or take a cab: chances are…
Read MoreKeeping The Public In The Dark — By Tommy Purser
As a general rule, I don’t typically raise public objections when our local elected officials violate the Georgia Open Meetings/Open Records Law (Georgia Code 50-18-70) but on some occasions my patience gets pushed. That happened at the December meeting of the Jeff Davis County Commission when the commissioners invited a member of the general public…
Read MoreStone’s Term Comes To An End
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Mayor R. Bayne Stone presided over last week’s workshop and regular monthly session of the Hazlehurst City Council for the last time as mayor. Stone, who served 12 years as mayor from 2008-12 and 2016-24 but was defeated in the last election by former Ward 2 Councilman John Ramay, offered a…
Read MoreMr. Hollis Alan Bryant, 28
Mr. Hollis Alan Bryant, 28, of Uvalda passed away Dec. 17. Mr. Hollis was born in Vidalia to Mr. Hollis Alton Bryant and Mrs. Melissa Bryant. He was employed by Truax Saw Mill in Lyons. He was outgoing and full of life. He was loved by so many and will be missed dearly. He is…
Read MoreAccolades at City Council Meeting
During last Thursday night’s last regular monthly meeting for 2023 of the Hazlehurst City Council, plenty of accolades were bestowed upon and among outgoing mayor R. Bayne Stone, Ward 3 Councilwoman Diane Leggett and Ward 4’s John Bloodworth. In their own words, here’s what they had to say. Former Ward 2 Councilman and Mayor-Elect John…
Read MoreSoftball awards presented
There were lots of awards to go around at the 2023 Jeff Davis High School softball banquet and none were quite so appropriate than the Players of the Year award that went to the seven seniors on the team. The members of the Class of 2024 hit the ground running as freshmen four years ago…
Read MoreMr. Paul Allen Brewer, 57
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the celebration of life for Mr. Paul Allen Brewer, 57, who passed away Dec. 19 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Brewer was a native of Telfair County living the past five years in Hazlehurst. He was a carpenter by trade, a member of Lumber City Volunteer Fire Department, and…
Read MoreMr. Stone Tristin Ross Hobbs, 24
Mr. Stone Tristin Ross Hobbs, 24, of Hazlehurst passed away Dec. 18. Mr. Hobbs was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. He attended Lumber City Church of God and he loved God and his family. Mr. Hobbs was employed by Thompson Hardwoods as a saw operator. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music and working out. He also…
Read MoreChristmas Cheer In Hazlehurst
Commission Helping Local Businesses Expand
The Jeff Davis County Commission last week approved final details to assist two local industries with multi-million dollar expansions. County Attorney Andy Ramay explained the details on bond sales that will enable Beasley Forest Products and Thompson Hardwoods to complete their planned expansions. Beasley’s expansion will cost $48 million and Thompson’s will cost $85 million.…
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