Area News
The End of the Dr. Martin Home
The End of the Dr. Martin Home by President/CEO Oakley G. Perry It’s been a busy year – as evident by my lack of column writing. Today is a sad day, and it has made me find the time to pen this. I am a history buff, and I love our local history. I can…
Read MoreBusiness of the Quarter
Today we are happy to celebrate Jeff Davis Ledger as the business of the quarter. The Ledger is part of a lineage of newspapers that has served as our community’s go-to place for news for over 100 years. Though the name has changed over the years, the paper has continued to be the institution that…
Read MoreSips of Grace Tea Fellowship
Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church recently hosted its Sips of Grace Tea Fellowship, an afternoon celebrating faith, fellowship, and community. The event featured beautifully decorated host tables, an elegant tea and grazing reception, musical selections, and an inspiring message from Minister Sandy Jordan of Mizpah Baptist Church. Guests also enjoyed fellowship, photo opportunities, and meaningful conversations…
Read MorePaint the Town Navy And Gold
Paint the Town Navy and Gold – Jackets Mean Business Spirit Competition The Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets are competing in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition and local Chamber businesses are invited to help show the nation what community spirit looks like. Judging Day is Friday, Aug. 21. Participation is free for Chamber members. Decorate…
Read MoreMadison Britt is new 4-H Agent
Madison Britt is the new Jeff Davis County 4-H Agent. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a Masters in Middle Grades Education, she worked as the Coffee County 4-H Agent. For four years, she led the educational program, 4-H livestock program and BB team and assisted with agriculture and natural resources programming in…
Read More50-year Class Reunion
Plans are being made for the 50 year reunion of the Jeff Davis High School Class of 1976. Addresses are missing for several members. Please contact us if you haven’t previously responded. If you have responded, please spread the word to any classmates you may have contact with. Email addresses are Landg93@gmail.com (Lonnie Roberts), Bswain997@gmail.com…
Read MoreSchool 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…
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