Area News
County Lowers Millage Rate
In a called meeting Monday afternoon, the Jeff Davis County Commission voted to roll back this year’s millage rate from 12.335 to 12.175. The actiuon came after Tax Commissioner Susie Kersey explained how much money would be collected by the county with the rolled-back millage rate.
Read MoreFormer County Administrator James Carter Dies
Former Jeff Davis County Administrator James Carter passed away last Thursday at his home under the care of Community Hospice. He was 73. Mr. Carter was member of the management team at Amoco Fabrics and Fibers before serving as County Administrator. It was during his time as County Administrator that he suffered a severe stroke…
Read MoreHomecoming Court
Freshman – Zoie Taylor Seniors – Payten Lytle, Kaleah Hamilton, Elanie Thompson, Lexi Toledo, Markyla Durden, Keishana Johnson Junior – Trinity Streeter, and Sophomore Annabell Harper
Read MoreGOP meets Oct. 7
The Jeff Davis County Republican Party will meet at the Big House Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. for “Pulled Pork and Politics.” Four speakers are scheduled: – Bradley B. Anderson, Candidate for House District 157 – Superintendent of the Jeff Davis Road Dept. Chris Horton – Rob Stone, Blackburn County Commissioner Candidate – Josh Taylor,…
Read MoreA Year After Hurricane Helene — In Pictures
SEE PHOTOS AT THE END OF ARTICLE By TOMMY PURSER Editor-Publisher One thing local Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Charles Wasdin never wants to see again is a hurricane called “Helena.” “They need to retire that name,” Wasdin said this week when he sat down to share his thoughts on the 1-year anniversary of the…
Read MoreCouncilman addresses arrest
By MARY ANN ANDERSON A Hazlehurst City Council member charged with driving under the influence and failure to yield spoke publicly about the Aug. 23 incident during Thursday’s regular council meeting. Ward 3 Council member Chris Jones did not offer a formal apology or directly address the DUI charge in his remarks or the public…
Read MoreFlu shots available
This flu season, your best protection is available at your local county health department. Flu shots are available at all health departments across the Southeast Health District. In the U.S., flu season typically spans the fall and winter months, with flu activity usually starting in October and peaking between December and February. Although influenza viruses…
Read MoreEarly Voting Dates Announced
Advance in person voting for Nov. 4 Municipal General/Special Elections will be held at the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 15 Public Safety Drive, (the old Sheriff’s Office) Oct. 14-31, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, two Saturdays which will be Oct. 18 and 25 from 9…
Read MoreJDA Brings New Company To Hazlehurst
The Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst, and Denton announced that Georgia Asphalt Producers will invest approximately $2.5 million in expanding their operations to Jeff Davis County. The new asphalt plant will create a minimum of seven new jobs in Hazlehurst. Georgia Asphalt Producers’ leadership said by expanding their operations to Hazlehurst, they…
Read MoreCity Council Meets Thursday
Following is the agenda for the Sept. 18 work session and meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council. The work session is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 5:30. Invocation – Pledge of Allegiance Vote to Amend/Approve Agenda WORK SESSION Discuss Hazlehurst Revenue Sufficiency Study (Charlie Bridges-ESG) Discuss Downtown Trick or Treat…
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