Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office

10/08/2026

🚨🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧🚨
Claxton Rd will be CLOSED for railroad maintenance October 12th -17th.
Please plan ahead & take an alternative route! Let’s help keep the traffic flowing safely! Thank You.

10/01/2026

09/24/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT — PLEASE SHARE 🚨
In the early morning hours of September 24, 2026, an unknown subject entered Oakland Baptist Church in Jeff Davis County. Surveillance cameras at the church captured images of the individual.
If you recognize the subject or have any information that may assist in identifying them, please contact the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office:
📞 912-375-6600
📧 [email protected]
Please share this post to help spread the word. Any information, no matter how small, may be helpful.

09/24/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT — PLEASE SHARE 🚨
In the early morning hours of September 24, 2026, an unknown subject entered Oakland Baptist Church in Jeff Davis County. Surveillance cameras at the church captured images of the individual.
If you recognize the subject or have any information that may assist in identifying them, please contact the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office:
📞 912-375-6600
📧 [email protected].
Please share this post to help spread the word. Any information, no matter how small, may be helpful.

09/24/2026

STOP. IT’S THE LAW. 🛑
A reminder for when a school bus is stopped with its red warning lights flashing, know when you must stop under O.C.G.A. 40-6-163.

TWO-LANE ROAD:
All vehicles traveling in both directions MUST STOP.

MULTI-LANE ROAD, NOT DIVIDED:
All vehicles traveling in both directions MUST STOP.

DIVIDED HIGHWAY:
Vehicles behind the bus MUST STOP. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may continue, but must use caution.

Be Aware. Be Patient. Keep Our Kids Safe.

09/17/2026

Sheriff Preston Bohannon, Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office spoke at the Rotary Club of Hazlehurst meeting on Wednesday.

Bohannon gave Rotarians an inside look at an office responsible for everything from the 911 center and county jail to school safety, courthouse security, mental-health transports and monitoring registered s*x offenders.

He also shared some eye-opening numbers on 911 calls and jail bookings and talked about one accomplishment he’s especially proud of at Jeff Davis schools.

Read more from Sheriff Bohannon’s Rotary presentation on Hazlehurst Now.
https://hazlehurstnow.com/?p=7014&preview=true

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 25 Years Later We Remember 🇺🇸

Today, Sheriff Preston Bohannon and the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office pauses to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We remember the innocent victims whose lives were taken, the brave first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless families forever changed by that day.

Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten.

We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.
🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 🇺🇸 Always Remembered.

08/20/2026

The safety of our students, staff, families, and visitors is always our top priority. With that in mind, we have the opportunity to add weapons detection at our athletic events (as many districts across the state have already implemented), giving us another layer of security and allows us to be proactive in keeping our events safe. We know this is a change from what everyone is used to, and there may be a learning curve at first. We have listed several items that may cause the weapons system to go off in hopes that you can be aware and not have those items in your bag. We don't want to slow down the entry process any more than necessary. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to make Friday nights and all of our athletic events as safe and enjoyable as possible.

08/17/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Billy Brewer.
Mr. Billy has been a valued member of the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office since September 20, 2022. Throughout his time with us, he came to work each day with a smile on his face and a willingness to serve.
I never had to worry about Billy being late to anything because he was always early. His dedication, dependability, and positive spirit were truly appreciated by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.
Billy will be deeply missed by me and by the entire Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office family. We are grateful for his years of service and the memories he leaves behind.

Please keep Mr. Billy’s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office will be closed Thursday at 11:00 AM as our employees attend the funeral services for our beloved employee and friend.

Sheriff Preston Bohannon

View Billy Brewer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/14/2026

Earlier today, Sheriff Preston Bohannon was contacted by Jeff Davis County High School officials regarding misconduct allegations.
After the allegations at hand was explained to the Sheriff, Sheriff Bohannon requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The GBI is actively investigating the complaint and taking the appropriate action.
As the investigation continues, additional information will be released when it becomes available and can be shared.
We appreciate the community’s patience, understanding & support as this matter is thoroughly investigated.

Today, Jeff Davis County Schools was made aware of allegations involving an employee at Jeff Davis High School. Upon receiving the allegations, the district immediately began an investigation and contacted the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

As of today, the employee is no longer serving in any capacity at Jeff Davis High School or within Jeff Davis County Schools.

The district takes all allegations of this nature seriously. We want to assure the community that the safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority.