The monthly meeting for the Board of Assessors will be Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Tax Assessor’s office.

Jeff Davis County Supervisor of Elections Christy Riner this week issued the official call for a special election to allow City of Hazlehurst voters to vote on whether or not to allow package sale of distilled spirits in the city.
The election is scheduled for Nov. 2 with advance voting set for Oct. 12-29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jeff Davis County Courthouse. Two days of Saturday voting have been scheduled of Oct. 16 and 23.
In their July meeting, the Hazlehurst City Council voted to ask for the election.

The Jeff Davis Middle School Literacy Night Book Fair will be open Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a Reader’s Theater as well as readings of text and personal writings presented by students.

This year’s Secret Santa applications are available at the Jeff Davis County Department of Family & Children’s Service (DFCS). Applications must be completed and returned to DFCS no later than 4 p.m. Nov. 8.
Applications can be placed in the drop box outside DFCS if the office is closed.
Every effort is made to serve as many children as possible, but remember the number of children served is based on the amount of monetary donations receives. Persons who will be getting assistance for Christmas from a church or another organization should not apply for as many children as possible to receive gifts.

No additional detail for this event.