Evans County – Evans County, GA

Portion of Daisy Nevils Hwy to Close Monday for Bridge Construction in Evans County

Evans County — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:07:37 +0000

Daisy Nevils Hwy/County Road (CD) 197 in Evans County will close Monday, April 1st and remain closed while the Daisy Nevils Bridge is replaced.

The bridge is located approximately five miles east of Claxton and approximately one-mile North of Daisy. The bridge will be dismantled and a new bridge will be constructed at the same site, requiring a detour.

This 11.1 mile-long detour route will be signed for citizens traveling north from Daisy Nevils Rd and Hwy 280 Intersection as: West on Edgar Hodges; North on Highway 301; East on Mosely Road, but motorists can still access residences in the area up to the work zone.

This 11.1 mile-long detour route will be signed for citizens traveling south from the Bulloch/Evans line as: West on Mosely Rd; South on Hwy 301; East on East Long St. but motorists can still access residences in the area up to the work zone.

If the weather cooperates, the $4.2 million project is expected to be completed in a 12 month time period from the date of closing.

Probate Court Clerk Retires With Distinction

Evans County — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:05:36 +0000

Having served the County of Evans and its community for nearly two decades, Mrs Paula P. Todd has finally decided to retire. She plans to spend more time with her family and especially more time with the grandchildren. She began serving as the Probate Court Clerk in January of 2003 and during that time, became a staple of that department. Probate Judge Darin McCoy stated that it was bittersweet in seeing her leave but is glad to have had her by his side. He continued, “She served her time with honor, dignity and distinction and she will be missed.” Congratulations Mrs Paula!

Evans County 2019 Southeast District 4-H Junior/Senior Project Achievement Competition

Evans County — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:58:35 +0000

Claxton Middle School and Claxton High School students competed in the 2019 Southeast District 4-H Junior/Senior Project Achievement Competition held this past weekend. Students competed against other 4-H’ers in their respective project area from across 39 counties in the Southeast District. Through this public speaking and resume contest, the 4-H’ers choose a project, prepare an illustrated presentation, and complete a project portfolio that encompasses a year’s worth of project-related work, community service, leadership activities, academic accomplishments, and more. Many of these students competed against 10+ students in their respective project area. The competition allowed students to gain valuable life skills such as leadership, cooperation, team building, and an opportunity to improve research, communication, and writing skills.

Claxton High School Students:
Salvador Martinez – Photography – 3rd place
Makala Sharpe – Food Safety & Preservation – 3rd place
Sandy Contreras – Workforce Preparation & Career Development – 4th place
Addison Snellgrove – Dog Care & Training – 4th place
Elizabeth Cowart – Photography – 5th place
Taylor Rogers – Dog Care & Training – 5th place
Avery Beasley – Sports – Honorable Mention
Madison Miller – Veterinary Science – Honorable Mention

Claxton Middle School Students:
Anna Cowart – Wildlife – 1st place
Aashi Patel – Health – 1st place
Elijah Waters – Performing Arts – General – 1st place
Andrew Cross – Veterinary Science – 2nd place
Nick Snellgrove – Safety – 4th place

Pinewood Christian Academy:
Jacob Myers – Communications – 1st place
Callie Trani – Marine Science – 1st place
Elizabeth O’Brien – Human Development – 3rd place

Homeschool:
Stephen Scarboro –
Workforce Preparation & Career Development – 1st place
Thomas Scarboro – Safety – 1st place
Joshua Summers – Performing Arts – Other Instrumental –
3rd place
Jonathan Summers – Performing Arts – General – 4th place
Katie Walker – General Recreation – 6th place
Congratulations 4-H’ers! We are all so proud of you!