Area News
Girtman runs again for school board
John Girtman has announced that he will seek re-election to the Jeff Davis County Board of Education. A lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County, John has deep roots in the community and a strong commitment to its schools. He and his wife raised seven children in the Jeff Davis school system, and today he has…
Read MoreWilkerson makes bid for Senate
Joshua Wilkerson, Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 19, is running on a vision to strengthen rural Georgia, lower economic pressure on working families, and ensure South Georgia has a strong voice under the Gold Dome. A South Georgia native, Wilkerson says his campaign is built on faith, perseverance, and the belief that real…
Read MoreTwo from here seek Ms. ABAC Title
Two students from Hazlehurst are among the 24 contestants who will compete in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s 56th annual Ms. ABAC Pageant Feb. 26. Allie Lewis, sponsored by ABAC Cross Country, and Chloe Boatright, sponsored by E&E Farms, will compete for the title. The event, sponsored by the ABAC Agripreneurs, will begin at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreJoint Development Authority meets Feb. 19
The Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst and Denton will have its regular monthly meeting Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. at The Big House. The public can join the meeting virtually at: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26247669058713?p=ifN1YYzxpEFoqTyQmP Meeting ID: 262 476 690 587 13 Passcode: Dp26Cw7D Dial in by phone +1 323-489-4204, 337351191# United States, Los…
Read MoreGillis announces Senate run
Former Superior Court Judge Dwayne Gillis has announced his candidacy for the Georgia State Senate District 19 seat in the Republican Primary scheduled for May 19. “After two decades on the bench serving the people of South Georgia, I could retire to my farm and enjoy time with my grandkids,” said Gillis. “But while on…
Read MoreSenior Night honors players, cheerleaders
Claire Stinson fighting the battle of her young life
Claire Stinson, a 17-year-old senior at Jeff Davis High School, is facing one of the toughest challenges of her young life. At the end of November, Claire, the daughter of John and Michelle Stinson, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She is now undergoing chemotherapy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Claire is…
Read MoreDr. Laney Resigns From Hospital
In the latest turn in the controversy revolving around Jeff Davis Hospital, Chief of Staff Dr. Jason Laney last week submitted his resignation from his duties at the hospital. Tuesday afternoon, Hospital Chief Executive Officer Barry Bloom said he found Dr. Laney’s resignation to be “heartbreaking.” Bloom said the hospital’s leadership respects and appreciates the…
Read MoreBoard recognizes students
Monday night’s Jeff Davis County Board of Education meeting kicked off with Primary School Principal Dr. Shelly McBride recognizing the following students. Kindergarten: Joshua Kase Sellers – Highest Growth on ELA Diagnostic; Baylor Shephard – Highest Score on ELA Diagnostic; Brock Williams – Highest Growth on Math Diagnostic; Bryn Bullard – Highest Score on Math…
Read MoreComprehensive Planning Begins
Jeff Davis County’s governments — the Jeff Davis County Commission, the Hazlehurst City Council and the Denton City Council — have initiated efforts to update the county’s comprehensive plan for the future. Georgia state law requires that governments in each county in the state develop comprehensive plans and update those plans every five years. This…
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