The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Board of Tourism was established by the Jeff Davis County Commission in 1996. The purpose of the board is:
- To promote, attract, stimulate and develop travel and tourism in Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County;
- To develop and engage in tourism related programs designed to beneficial to Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County; and
- To work in cooperation with other state and local agencies toward the accomplishment of that purpose.
The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce is led by a dedicated Executive Director and appointed Board Members. The Director and Board work closely together to promote Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County as a tourist destination
Staff
Executive Director
Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Board of Tourism Members
The Board consists of appointed members representing the Hazlehurst City Council, the Jeff Davis Board of Commissioners, the Chamber of Commerce, the Joint Development Authority, Hospitality Businesses, Retail Business and Leisure Services. Board members serve three year terms.
Jeff Davis County:
Vacant
City of Hazlehurst:
Vernice Thompson (Vice Chair)
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Chamber of Commerce:
Denise Darley
Joint Development Authority:
Terry Stone (Chairman)
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Hospitality:
Fonda Ussery
Retail Business:
Rory Chaney
Leisure Services:
Josh Horton
Jeff Davis County has a wide variety of events and places to see and write about
• The allure of the "Three Rivers": the Altamaha, Ocmulgee, and Oconee
• Agritourism and ecotourism vacation
• The connection to Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy
• The wildly popular "Peaches to the Beaches" annual yard sale
• Weekend getaways to escape the city and get back to nature in the country or Towns Bluff Park
• The unique Snipesville New Year's Day Parade and Celebration
• The success of small-town entrepreneurs like The Dumplin' Shoppe, Dad's Turkey Calls, Kauger Firearms and more
• Ideal location along the Golden Isles Highway for a "highway break"
For more information, contact Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Tourism:
25 East Coffee St.
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 209-8805
hjdtour@gmail.com.
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