Area News
Students recognized for test scores
At last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education, High School Principal Dr. Greer Smith recognized two students for their outstanding scores on the Advanced Placement Precalculus and Calculus exams. Kenneth Grate – scored a 4 on the AP Precalculus exam Director of Student Services Dr. Garrett White presented an update that…
Read MoreTeacher charged with improper sexual contact
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Fernando Chavez, 31, of Hazlehurst, a teacher employed at Jeff Davis High School, with one count of improper sexual contact with a student and one count of interference with custody. Last Friday, the school system released a report saying the system had been made aware of…
Read MoreMoore Is New Police Chief
With the full Hazlehurst City Council in attendance — including Mayor John Ramay, Ward 1 Councilman Dwyane Johnson, Ward 2 Councilwoman Elizabeth Oliver and Ward 3’s Christopher Jones — the council’s called meeting last week marked a historic moment for the city. Ward 4 remains vacant. For the first time in Hazlehurst’s history, a Black…
Read MoreCommissioners want more information on data centers
At last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners, several commissioners discussed the need to get more information on data centers, to hear the pros and cons on the issue from someone knowledgeable about the subject. Whitehead Commissioner James Emory Tate brought up the matter, saying he had a friend from North…
Read MoreRoberts Retiring From CPTC
Coastal Pines Technical College President Lonnie Roberts has announced his retirement from the college, effective Sept. 30, following more than five years of service as president and a total of 25 years of service to the institution and its predecessor, Altamaha Technical College. President Roberts became president of Coastal Pines Technical College Feb. 1, 2021.…
Read MoreMobile food pantry
The long line of vehicles is a testament to the needs of individuals in our community. The Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Mobile Food Pantry was in Hazlehurst Aug. 13 at Hazlehurst Church of God parking lot to distribute food. Good Ground Food Pantry is the hands and heart behind this ministry.
Read MoreTwo charged in murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Tyzhawn Corouthers, 17, and Donaven Smith, 18, both of Hazlehurst, with murder, aggravated assault, and two counts of violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The charges stem from the homicide of Terrance McCoy, 16, of Hazlehurst, on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Hazlehurst…
Read MorePrimary School Ribbon Cutting Held
A large crowd was on hand last Thursday morning as the new Jeff Davis County Primary School was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches delivered by key personnel involved with the project. The school, located on Pat Dixon Road near the Jeff Davis Middle School, will house the Pre-K program and grades K…
Read More1905 Society Dinner
For 121 years, the people of Jeff Davis County have shown what it means to come together through times of celebration, challenge and everything in between. Now, you’re invited to be part of the next chapter. Join the Jeff Davis County Community Foundation for the inaugural 1905 Society Dinner — an evening dedicated to celebrating…
Read MoreSteeple Replaced
The steeple at First Baptist Church was replaced last week after almost two years since Hurricane Helene came roaring through Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County destroying the old one. The towering steeple is certainly a pride to the community.
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