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King 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…
Read MoreCommission hears road updates
At last Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, Roads Superintendent Chris Horton updated the commissioners on roads his department is building up to improve the roads and the drainage. He said his department is moving from district to district to complete the work and would need an average of 300 truck loads of dirt a week. Plans…
Read MoreEMS is fully staffed
The Jeff Davis County Emergency Medical Service has come a long way since its earlier struggles. At last week’s County Commissioners meeting, County Administrator Jayme Crosby reported that the EMS is full staffed with 12 full-time employees and consistently has two, 24-hour 911 trucks to answer calls each day. Three of the five EMT students…
Read MoreWooten announces candidacy
Vann Wooten is announcing his candidacy for re-election to the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners for the Ocmulgee District, with the General Primary Nonpartisan Election set for May 19. “Serving as your county commissioner has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Wooten. “Together, we’ve worked diligently to make our community…
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