Hazlehurst, Georgia

Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,088 in 2020.

History
Hazlehurst was founded circa 1880 as a depot on the Macon and Brunswick Railroad. The community was named for railroad surveyor Col. George Hazlehurst.

Geography
Hazlehurst is located in southeast Georgia, and is served by U.S. routes 23, 221 and 341.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,088 people, 1,494 households, and 894 families residing in the city.

Jeff Davis County School District
The Jeff Davis County School District consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 210 classroom teachers and 3,075 students.
 * Jeff Davis Elementary School
 * Jeff Davis Primary School
 * Jeff Davis Middle School
 * Jeff Davis High School