Area News
It’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…
Read MoreHigh winds expected
The Jeff Davis County Emergency Management Agency this week issued a warning about a prolonged onshore wind event which strengthen Tuesday morning, with strong and gusty winds persisting through at least Thursday night and peaking on Wednesday. The National Weather Service’s Jacksonville, Fla., office predicted waves of rain across the area, with heavier showers focusing…
Read MoreCounty adopts amended burn resolution
The Jeff Davis County Commission last Thursday adopted an amended Yard Debris Burn Resolution adopted the Tuesday before. The resolution temporarily restricts all open burning of yard debris, including leaves, limbs, grass and other vegetative matter within the county. It prohibits anyone from igniting or allowing the burning of yard debris outdoors except as provided…
Read MoreSchool board has 2 called meetings
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education held called meetings last Tuesday and Friday. In Tuesday’s meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Chris Roppe provided information regarding a one time grant from the state that targets economically disadvantaged school districts. Procedures, Operations, and Support The board approved to use Satilla REMC donation funds to purchase additional Chromebooks.…
Read MoreChamber announces slate of officers
The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce this week announced the slate of candidates for the 2026-2027 Chamber Board of Directors. Officers: Chair – Shannon Kight of the Hazlehurst Housing Authority Past Chair – Sharon Brown of Renasant Bank Vice-Chair – Tracy McClendon of the Bank of Hazlehurst Treasurer – Michelle Allday of Coastal Hospice…
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