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Hazlehurst Church of God and Good Ground Food Pantry & Resource Center invite the community to join them in making a difference this Thanksgiving season. HAZLEHURST, GA — What began as a vision to meet the needs of local families has grown into an annual community outreach that continues to bring hope, generosity, and tangible expressions of love to Jeff Davis County. On Sunday, November 22, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m., Hazlehurst Church of God and Good Ground Food Pantry & Resource Center will host the Third Annual Miracles on Cromartie Street, a community-wide event designed to bless hundreds of…

Tourism making a growing economic impact in Jeff Davis County, with visitors spending $12.2 million locally in 2025 — an increase of 8.8% from the previous year. According to newly released data, tourism also supported 121 local jobs and generated more than $900,000 in state and local tax revenue, while visitors spent approximately $4 million on food and beverages alone. The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Board of Tourism released the new figures Tuesday as part of the latest tourism economic-impact data from Tourism Economics and the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The following is the full press release from the Hazlehurst-Jeff…

A Telfair County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, and his co-defendant to 10 years, in a case involving the transportation and sexual exploitation of a minor. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced the sentences Friday, Oct. 2. Both defendants, who are from McRae, also will be required to register as sex offenders following their release from prison. The following information was released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Press Release Telfair County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for the illegal transportation of a minor Friday, October 2, 2026 For…

Coastal Plains High School – Jeff Davis Site has moved into its new location at 71 Burketts Ferry Road in Hazlehurst. The site offers students a tuition-free opportunity to earn an accredited Georgia high school diploma through a flexible evening program with personalized support. Led by Site Directors Mrs. Carol Morris and Dr. Christy Stapleton, the Jeff Davis Site brings together teachers and support staff who help students work toward graduation and prepare for life after high school. Coastal Plains High School offers and opportunity to start again – or keep moving forward. The Jeff Davis Site serves students ages…

Two Brunswick men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug distribution conspiracy that prosecutors say used Facebook Messenger to arrange the sale and distribution of synthetic cathinone. One defendant received nearly seven years in federal prison, while his co-defendant was sentenced to four years. The investigation involved multiple federal agencies along with the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office. The following is the full press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia: BRUNSWICK, Georgia:  Two defendants associated with a drug distribution conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison. The sentences were imposed…

Jeff Davis senior Kobe Hill is being recognized for his standout performance on both sides of the ball in the Yellow Jackets’ region-opening victory over Fitzgerald. 912Sports has named Hill the Coastal Pines Technical College Male Student-Athlete of the Week for its Southeast Georgia coverage area. The following article is by Kevin Price of 912Sports, with photo courtesy of Andrea Heflin. https://912sports.net/players-of-the-week Jeff Davis won a big ballgame last Friday night, and Kobe Hill played a big role in final outcome, too. That’s the main reason the standout for the Yellow Jackets has been chosen by 912 Sports for the…

Growing her nursing career while making a difference! Congratulations to Camry Sanders, an LPN at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital and an Associate Degree in Nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, on being recognized as a Flower Bud Award nominee! The Flower Bud Award recognizes nursing students whose care makes a meaningful impact on patients, families and their healthcare team. Nominees exemplify integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence—qualities at the heart of exceptional patient care. Camry’s nomination reflects the difference she is already making as a nurse. Her nominator, Morgan Powell, praised her remarkable bedside manner and ability to connect with…

It’s that time of year again. Fall weather, pumpkin pies, campfires, and BLUEGRASS! South Georgia is getting ready to explode with the sounds of banjo picking, fiddle music, and heartfelt harmonies, as Stagger Lee Music Park in Hazlehurst prepares to welcome hundreds of bluegrass fans and musicians from all over the country for the Fall 2026 Headin’ Home Fest. The dates are October 14-18, 2026 for this five-day celebration you won’t want to miss! Hosted by the family band Headin’ Home from Bloomingdale, the festival is held twice a year, every April and October. Music lovers of all ages gather…

We love getting the opportunity to spotlight Jeff Davis County natives who are doing great things beyond home! Our sister publication, Douglas Now, recently featured Lexi Girtman, who is beginning her nursing career at Coffee Regional Medical Center’s Cath Lab after earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and passing her RN boards. Congratulations, Lexi! Jessica Spivey, BSN, RN; Juanita Duque, BSN, RN; and Lexi Girtman, BSN, RN have all three strengthened their commitment to patient care through recent educational and professional accomplishments. Jessica began her nursing career at CRMC in 2012 as an LPN on the surgical unit and…

A federal grand jury has returned a new round of indictments in the Southern District of Georgia involving charges ranging from kidnapping and firearms offenses to drugs and immigration violations. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday that eight defendants were indicted during the September term of the federal grand jury. Officials emphasized that indictments are allegations and that each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The following is the full press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia: September term of the Federal Grand Jury returns indictments for kidnapping, firearms, drugs, and…