Area News
School Board holds called meeting
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education held a called meeting last week. The board approved the purchase of playground equipment for the new primary school from Play South Playground Creators. The retirement of high school teacher Roger Metts was approved. The board approved recommendations to hire Pre-K paraprofessional Carly Jones, primary school teacher Isabella…
Read MoreVeterans award scholarships
The Jeff Davis Veterans Association recognized five seniors as scholarship recipients recently at their monthly meeting. They enjoyed a nice reception and were able to tell about their future college and career plans and about their qualifying veteran. Each received $1000 to use towards college expenses. Pictured from left are Veteran David Stapleton, recipients Bryan…
Read MoreChavis 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 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 MoreIt’s playoff time
It’s playoff time for high school spring sports and action has already begun in the Georgia High School Association 2026 championship tournaments. Jeff Davis High’s boys and girls tennis teams began play yesterday (Tuesday) with the boys meeting Barrow County and the girls playing Worth County. Jeff Davis High’s tennis program is one of the…
Read MoreDrought, wind causing problems
National media reports over the past few weeks have been detailing drought conditions throughout the southeastern United States. And Jeff Davis County is included in a wide swath of south Georgia and north Florida classified as D4 (Exceptional Drought). D4 is the highest drought rating with other areas of the southeast classified as D3 (Extreme…
Read MoreStone is SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week
Jeff Davis High graduate Duke Stone has been a standout pitcher this year for the Mississippi State baseball program and this week he was named the Southeastern Conference’s Co-Pitcher of the Week. Stone’s appearance Saturday afternoon before a national television audience was superb as he pitched six shutout innings and fanned 12 against South Carolina…
Read MoreSchool Board meets
Board of Education meetings each month give school personnel an opportunity to laud the efforts of their young students. And also provide parents, grandparents and other loved ones an opportunity to glow with pride at those students’ accomplishments. At last week’s board meeting, second grade student Landon Waldon opened the meeting by giving the invocation…
Read MoreCrime Victims’ Rights ceremony is April 22
April 19-25 marks the 45th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). NCVRW is a time-honored tradition that recognizes the plight of victims and survivors, and elevates their voices so when they speak, America can listen and learn. District Attorney Keith Higgins and the employees of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program encourage communities to embrace…
Read MoreAdvance voting set
Advance in person voting for the May 19 General Primary Election/Nonpartisan General Election will be held at the Board of Elections and Registration Office, 15 Public Safety Drive, April 27 through May 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, voting will be open on two Saturdays — May 2 and May 9 from 9…
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