Area News
Candidates enter legislative races
Three men have qualified to run for election to represent Jeff Davis County in the Georgia House of Representatives. And four men have qualified for the State Senate seat vacated by Blake Tillery, who will instead run for Lieutenant Governor. Qualifying for District 157 State Representative are Republican incumbent Bill Werkheiser, Republican Bradley Anderson and…
Read MoreWasdin updates Commission on rampant fires
At last Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, Fire Chief Charles Wasdin updated the commissioners on the unusually high number of brush fires emergency personnel have had to battle over the past few months. As if on cue, a brush fire broke out in the Hogs Hell Bay area the next day, consuming some 44 acres. Thick,…
Read MoreFormer Clerk Eula Mae Edwards dies at 84
For over four decades, Eula Mae Edwards was the face of the Jeff Davis County Courthouse. She began her long career at the courthouse when still a teenager and retired 44 years later as one of the most popular elected officials in the history of Jeff Davis County. She served for many years as Clerk…
Read MoreBluegrass festival coming
The family bluegrass music festival, Headin’ Home Fest, is returning to Hazlehurst April 8-12 at Stagger Lee Music Park, 902 Vernon Williams Rd. The festival’s October, 2025, event was a smashing success, drawing hundreds of musicians and bluegrass lovers from all over the country. Hosted by the family band Headin’ Home from Bloomingdale, Headin’ Home…
Read MoreHoly Week services set
The community noon holy week services are again scheduled this year at Hazlehurst First Methodist Church, says the Rev. Steven Riddle, pastor. Each day March 30 thru April 3 the church will have lunch beginning at 11:45 in their social hall followed by different area singers and speakers. HFMC has hosted this event for over…
Read MoreHutto is a Whitehead candidate
Darrell Hutto announced red this week his candidacy for the Whitehead District seat on the Jeff Davis County Commission. In making his announcement, Hutto said, “After much prayer and encouragement from my family and friends, I am proud to announce that I have officially qualified to run for County Commissioner for the Whitehead District in…
Read MoreSchool Board meets
Following is a summary of Monday’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education. Jeff Davis Primary School Principal Dr. Shelly McBride recognized 1st grade student Finn Mullis for having the highest score on the iReady Reading Diagnostic. Jeff Davis Middle School Principal Dr. Brent Coleman recognized the following students for winning the Georgia…
Read MoreBrantley 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…
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