Hazlehurst Police Department

07/16/2026

Update: she has been located and returned safely.

Layla Carter, 13, was abducted in the early hours of Thursday morning. Now, the GBI has activated a state-wide Amber Alert. Here's what we know

06/14/2026

📖 Georgia Law of the Day

OCGA § 40-6-72 – Stop Signs and Yield Signs

A stop sign means exactly that — STOP.

Under Georgia law:

🚗 Drivers approaching a stop sign must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or nearest point where they can safely view approaching traffic.

🚗 After stopping, drivers must yield the right of way to vehicles already in the intersection or approaching closely enough to create an immediate hazard.

🚗 Drivers approaching a yield sign must slow to a reasonable speed and stop if necessary for safety.

🚗 After slowing or stopping, drivers must yield the right of way to traffic that presents an immediate hazard.

🚗 A collision occurring after a driver passes a yield sign without stopping may be considered prima facie evidence that the driver failed to yield the right of way.

💡 Plain English: A stop sign is not a suggestion. Come to a complete stop, look for traffic, and yield the right of way when required. A yield sign means slow down, be prepared to stop, and let conflicting traffic go first.

Stay safe and drive responsibly.

06/14/2026

⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️

The traffic signal at the intersection of West Coffee Street/US 341 and Tallahassee Street is currently not functioning.

Motorists are advised to use caution when approaching the intersection and treat it as a three-way stop until repairs are completed.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has been notified and is actively working to correct the issue.

Please drive carefully and allow extra time for travel in the area.

05/31/2026

⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️

Water is currently covering both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Jarman Street between North Gill Street and Cromartie Street. Motorists should use caution and avoid the area if possible.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Hazlehurst Police Department!
Today, we want to recognize all mothers for their love, strength, and the sacrifices they make every single day.
We would also like to give a special shoutout to the mothers who serve our department and the community every day! Front office personnel Ms. Toler, Mrs. Wood, and Officer Luna. Thank you for what you do for the department and the time it takes away from your family.
We hope that all the mothers have a safe, blessed, and wonderful Mother’s Day!

05/04/2026

The traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 341 and Highway 221 are now fixed. Officers observed the lights cycle through properly after power was restored.

05/04/2026

🚨 The traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 341 and Highway 221 (beside Circle K/ Krystal) are currently down. The proper personnel have been notified and are working to correct the issue. Temporary stop signs have been added to help assist with traffic.
The intersection needs to treated as a 3-way stop until the traffic lights are back functioning properly. 🚨

04/24/2026

What a great day for our community!

We truly enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with the citizens we serve, especially our youngest ones. From handshakes and high fives to all the smiles in between, moments like these remind us why community connections matter.

Thank you to the Jeff Davis Public Library staff for inviting us to be part of yesterday’s Touch-A-Truck event. We are grateful for the chance to engage with our youngest citizens and build relationships that last far beyond the day.