Area News
Hall of Fame Class Selected
The Jeff Davis Football Touchdown Club has selected the 2026 Football Hall Of Fame inductees. This year’s inductees include representatives from multiple eras of Jeff Davis Football. The 1980’s, 2010/20’s and a longtime JD Supporter/Youth Coach will be represented at this year’s event. This year’s class includes: Charles Mitchell: 1980’s (Linebacker) A great player for…
Read MoreHazlehurst Hometown Independence Day Celebration
The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce is organizing the Hazlehurst Hometown Independence Day Celebration for June 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Bring your family and friends for an evening of community fun and patriotic spirit, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show as the sun goes down. There will…
Read MoreJD Forward Class Graduates
Pictured from left are Jayme Crosby, Candice Reynolds, Josh Horton, Mandy Powell, Bonnie Saunders, Renee Causey and Mary Susan Arnold. Not pictured is Brandy Miller. Members of the Chamber of Commerce’s JD Forward Class of 2026 recently completed the leadership development program and are prepared to continue making a positive impact throughout Jeff Davis County.…
Read MoreApply now for JD Forward
The application period is now open for the next JD Forward leadership program sponsored by the Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce. JD Forward is the premier adult leadership development program in Jeff Davis County. Since its creation in 2018, the program has equipped and inspired more than 30 local leaders. Designed to develop strong,…
Read MoreRyan Hybl is new Ga Tech golf coach
A Georgia Bulldog is the new head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets golf team. Former Jeff Davis County High School golfer Ryan Hybl, who has coached Oklahoma University the past 17 years and led them to a national championship in 2017, was announced Sunday as the next head coach at Georgia Tech. Hybl…
Read MoreCounty Commission meets
Following are minutes from the May 12 meeting of the Jeff Davis County Commission. Present: Chairman Ricky Crosby, Commissioner Vann Wooten, Commissioner James Emory Tate, Commissioner Rob Stone, Commissioner James Benjamin, County Administrator Jayme Crosby, County Clerk Arianna Lara, and County Attorney Crystal Vickers via phone call County Clerk Arianna Lara presented to the board…
Read MoreFishing tournament is June 13
The Jeff Davis County Board of Tourism will host the Altamaha Fishing River Tournament June 13th. There will be a bass division and a panfish division, and participants can register for both. Top 3 in each division will get great prizes. Event details include: • Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 • Location: Towns Bluff Landing…
Read More2026 Honor Graduates
The names of the honor graduates for the Jeff Davis High School Class of 2026 have been released. The following students completed the Jeff Davis High Honors with Distinction program of study and finished with a 90 or higher average in honors courses while taking 5 or more additional rigorous courses: Vincent Ly, Sydney Hand,…
Read MoreLADY JACKETS ARE STATE CHAMPS!
The Lady Jacket tennis team served up history May 13, defeating Model 3-0 to capture the Class A Division I State Tennis Championship. With poise, determination, and dominant play across the courts, Jeff Davis clinched the title in impressive fashion against the Lady Blue Devils. Senior Cori Mims set the tone early at the No.…
Read MoreSchool Board Meets
Monday’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pre-K students Hennessee Jones, Barrett Lytle, Aleah McCarty, Alanni Bivins, Landon Creech, Ruby Moody, Mac Perry, Ayden Burkett and Emory Carter, Pre-K Director Dr. Denise Haley recognized one student from each class for listening, being respectful, following…
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