Area News
Brantley seeks reelection
Greg Brantley is officially announcing that he has qualified to seek re-election to the Board of Education for the Blackburn seat. Brantley expressed his appreciation to the community for the opportunity to serve. “Thank you for allowing me to serve you, our children, and this county for 16 years,” he said. Brantley stated that his…
Read MoreBusiness owners oppose GDOT plan
A room full of local business owners met Monday at city hall with representatives of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). And once again the group left no doubt that there was unanimous opposition to GDOT’s plans to make changes to Coffee and Jarman streets through Hazlehurst. After a GDOT representative went over the history…
Read MoreCommissioner races have a crowded field
There will be a crowded field of candidates for the 2026 elections in Jeff Davis County as six men qualified for two positions on the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Ocmulgee District (District 5) County Commissioner Vann Wooten drew two opponents — Mike Nester and Greg Sears. And three men qualified for the…
Read MoreKing announces candidacy
Micah Meshach King has announced his candidacy for the Georgia State House of Representatives in District 157, launching a campaign centered on practical solutions, economic opportunity, and strong support for rural communities across Tattnall, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Appling counties. King, a lifelong advocate for working families and small businesses, says his campaign will focus…
Read MoreHurley running in Whitehead District
To the Citizens of Jeff Davis County I am honored to announce my candidacy for County Commissioner of the Whitehead District in Jeff Davis County. As a lifelong resident of this community, I care deeply about the people, values, and traditions that make our county such a special place to live and raise a family.…
Read MoreHospital Board Does Little To Address Woes
Most of last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis Hospital Authority progressed smoothly with hospital board members hearing a variety of routine reports on finances, personnel matters, medical staff reports, clinical matters, compliance, etc. Chief Executive Officer Barry Bloom informed the board that the contract had been signed with Rural Physicians Group to provide hospitalist…
Read MoreFour qualify to run for office
Four local candidates — all incumbents — had qualified to run for office as of 3 p.m. Tuesday with qualifying remaining open until this Friday at noon. Shannon New qualified to seek reelection for the District 5 (Ocmulgee District) Board of Education post, John Girtman qualified to seek reelection to the District 4 (Whitehead District)…
Read MoreWerkheiser announces candidacy
State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-District 157) announced his candidacy for reelection, seeking another term to represent Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis and Tattnall counties in the state House of Representatives. “It has been an honor in my life to serve this community” Werkheiser said. Before becoming State Representative, Werkheiser was involved in the community, serving as president of the Tattnall and Glennville Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Club and Tattnall Airport Authority. He has also served on the Evans County Hospital Board, Regional…
Read MoreNew Seeking Reelection
It is with great enthusiasm that I am seeking re-election for the Jeff Davis Board of Education seat in the Ocmulgee/5 District. I am the daughter of the late D.L. and JoAnn Jump. My husband of 48 years is Tony New and we have one daughter and son-in-law, Casey and Cody Williams. I also have…
Read MoreCity still trying to dig out of hole
By MARY ANN ANDERSON When Tammy Metts, the city’s certified public accountant, gave an update on the city’s finances, she said that on the negative side, the city is “still trying to dig ourselves out of the hole” that resulted from when the city owned and financed the golf course. She also noted that expenses…
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