Area News
School personnel have busy summer
It’s been a busy summer for Jeff Davis County Schools as custodial and maintenance teams completed a tremendous amount of work over the last two months. That’s the message Assistant Superintendent Dr. Adam Kirby relayed to the Board of Education at their monthly meeting Monday. Dr. Kirby said all school floors have been waxed and…
Read MoreColeman named interim president of STC
Teresa Coleman has been appointed interim president of Southeastern Technical College (STC) following the retirement of President Larry Calhoun. Coleman brings more than 30 years of experience in technical education and has served Southeastern Technical College in several leadership roles that have helped shape the institution’s growth and success. “Teresa has been a valued leader…
Read MoreBailey wins photo contest
The Chamber of Commerce is happy to share this year’s winners of the chamber’s first photo contest. Regina Bailey’s photo of harvest time at sunset was chosen by a committee of locals and non-locals as the best image that represents Jeff Davis County. Regina’s photo will be displayed in the Big House, and she has…
Read MoreJohnson inducted into 400 Club
Dywane Johnson of the City of Hazlehurst has been recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute as a newly inducted member of the 400 Club during GMA’s Annual Convention. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl…
Read MoreAll-Star Weekend is July 17-19
The highly anticipated All-Star Weekend 2026: The Return is coming back to Hazlehurst, July 17-19, bringing together youth, families, athletes, churches and community for three days of inspiration, recreation, health and worship. Hosted at Mary Frazier McLean Park and the Jeff Davis Youth Center (9 Young Street, Hazlehurst), Friday and Saturday will feature family-friendly activities…
Read MoreHealth Department to hold Back-To-School Clinic
Make sure your child is ready for the 2026-2027 school year with a clean bill of health. The Jeff Davis County Health Department will host a Back-to-School clinic Monday, July 27, from 7:30 a.m–5:30 p,m. During this clinic, the health department will provide vaccines, along with hearing, vision and dental screenings, to fulfill requirements for…
Read MoreFEMA provides additional funds
FEMA approved an additional $9.3 million in funding to support disaster recovery and mitigation in Georgia. The majority of this funding comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which has already provided $1.5 billion to help Georgia recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Public Assistance program provides funds for state and local government response and…
Read MoreTwo arrested for burglary
The Hazlehurst Police Department has arrested two suspects in last month’s burglaries at Sellers Seed and Feed on South Tallahassee Street and at Mac’s Milk convenience store on Coffee Street. The Hazlehurst Police Department has arrested two suspects in the burglaries — Terrence J. Harrison, 35, of Plum Street in Hazlehurst; and a 14-year-old juvenile…
Read MoreChamber’s 4th of July Celebration is a families affair
After 30 years, charges filed in death of J.E. Hand
After more than 30 years, an investigation into the 1996 murder of the Rev. James E. Hand has resulted in the issuance of arrest warrants for Zachary B. Harper, who is incarcerated at Jenkins Correctional Institute serving a life sentence for another 1996 murder. Rev. Hand was found on a Saturday evening June 1, 1996,…
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