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County sees finances ‘in bad shape’

The atmosphere at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners work session Monday night was like that of a wake. Summing up the state of the county’s finances, Commissioner Ralph Hickox said simply, “We’re in bad shape.” Chair Herschell Hires warned...

Boyette, Royal given probation for theft by taking

Two former Screven government officials were sentenced Thursday morning. Former mayor Melvin Boyette pleaded guilty—as a first-time offender—to felony theft by taking and the violation of an oath by a public officer. Former Screven city clerk Janet...

County taxes tentatively up by five mills

The Wayne County commissioners tentatively approved a five-mill hike in county taxes by a 3-2 vote Monday night. The Board of Commissioners somberly approved a tentative county millage of 17.923 mills—up 38.7 percent from last year’s millage of 12....

Watson charged with murder; bond hearing set for Aug. 9

Earl C. Watson Jr., 52, of 415 Watson Road has been charged with murder in the shooting of Gary Leroy Floyd, 54, of 4496 Little Creek Road Monday. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrest report released on Thursday listed the arrest and charges....

Wayne County man killed in Gardi shooting

A Wayne County man has been shot and killed by a neighbor in what appears to have been a continuing conflict. Gary Leroy Floyd, 54, was killed on Little Creek Road Monday morning, according to special agent in charge Stacy Carson of the Georgia...

Water way to go

The local Boys & Girls Club ended its summer program with a splash Friday, offering a water day and pizza party for its array of children. Above, Jackson Williams braces for impact at the bottom of the slide.

News Stories

County sees finances ‘in bad shape’

By Drew Davis

Bond hearing canceled for Earl Watson Jr.

By Mark Stokes

Boyette, Royal given probation for theft by taking

Two former Screven government officials were sentenced Thursday morning.

By Mark Stokes

Opinion

WCES safety Expo to provide vital info

As the Atlantic coast’s hurricane season gets into full swing, we are happy to hear that Wayne County Emergency Services (WCES)—the ne

Now is the time to ask questions

Strand Theatre honor boosts downtown Jesup

The recent naming of the Historic Strand Dinner Cinema on Cherry Street as Small Business of the Year by the Georgia Downtown Associat

Sports

M.J. Fuller had a nice night in the scrimmage against Hilton Head High with seven rushes for 53 yards and a touchdown.

Jackets pound Seahawks 45-7 in preseason action

If the Yellow Jacket season-opening scrimmage is any measure, the Wayne County High varsity football team has a big year ahead.

Tionne Wallace, No. 20, zeroes in on a fly ball against Pierce County High. She has started the season off well with her bat and glove.

Lady Jackets come from behind to beat Southeast Bulloch

Wayne County fans will get an early view of the Jackets in a scrimmage against Hilton Head High Friday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and the cost is $8.

Jackets and Hilton Head Seahawks to scrimmage Friday

Although they coached schools only a bridge apart for about seven years in South Carolina, Hilton Head High coach B.J.

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