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Wayne County High School’s ESports team and GAMMA club presented the school’s eighth MiniCon event Saturday. The convention had many events for all age groups, including cosplay costume contests, video and board game tournaments and guest actors....

Wayne County Commissioner James “Boot” Thomas, left, talks with, from left, Wayne Memorial CEO Joe Ierardi, Dr. Matt Valosen and Dr. Oliver Jenkins following addresses by the three at the Chamber of Commerce quarterly membership luncheon.

Strong health care comes from caring people, speakers tell Chamber members

Wayne County is blessed with a quality health care complex that not only provides state-of-the-art care in high-tech systems but also is staffed with doctors, nurses and administrators who care about their patients. This was the message from all who...

Sheriffs keep ‘watchful eye’ on sex offenders in statewide effort

Wayne County Sheriff John Carter reported this week that Wayne County had no arrests or warrants issued for sex offenders during the statewide Operation Watchful Eye IV. Carter said that his office made 127 residence verifications and attempts...

Leadership Wayne 2020 leaders Deena Bennett, left, and Pamela Shuman present Gov. Brian Kemp with a European mounted gator head as a birthday present in honor of the Georgia Bulldogs’ recent 24-17 win over the University of Florida at Day for Wayne.

Kemp brags on Day for Wayne visit

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp spent Thursday visiting with community members, feasting on barbecue and enjoying a number of outdoor activities. The occasion was the Day for Wayne at Billie Clanton’s River Ranch along the banks of the Altamaha River. “It’s...

Armstrong wins Jesup race; Odum rejects Sunday alcohol

Shirlene Armstrong won and Sunday alcohol sales in Odum lost Tuesday. Armstrong, the only incumbent with opposition in Jesup’s city election, retained her District 1 seat by defeating former commissioner Ricky Reddish 106-63, And in Odum, two...

Judge denies Watson motion for immunity in Floyd murder case

Earl Watson’s motion for immunity from prosecution was denied by Superior Court Judge Stephen Kelley this week. The June hearing on Watson’s motion brought out testimony from both sides of the contentious case, with Watson and others contending that...

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WCHS hosts MiniCon 8

Wayne County High School’s ESports team and GAMMA club presented the school’s eighth MiniCon event Saturday.

School system looking ahead at facility needs

A giant step forward for Wayne County’s elementary schools is nearly complete.

By Drew Davis

Strong health care comes from caring people, speakers tell Chamber members

Wayne County is blessed with a quality health care complex that not only provides state-of-the-art care in high-tech systems but also

By John Eden

Opinion

Helping the homeless

Our county seems to be experiencing a kind of growth in recent years that we may not be so proud of.

Convenience-center trash service needed

The Jesup convenience center is currently closed, but we urge the Jesup and Wayne County governments not to let the service it provide

A parade to remember

Organizers of the Jesup Veterans Day Parade should be proud that they put together such a grand event that emcee Mike Long had trouble

Sports

The Yellow Jacket defense—including Dezmon Hartzog (No. 22) and Cameron Williams (No. 2)— swarmed Stockbridge all night long Friday in the first round of state play, holding the high-scoring Tigers to a mere three points.

Jackets take win over Tigers, set for round two on Friday

Hannah Wise, center, signs a national letter of intent to run track at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. She is joined by, on the front row, her parents, Todd and Janet Wise, and, on the back row, from left, coaches Michael Ward and Wayne Broadhead.

Two Lady Jackets sign athletic college scholarships

Two Wayne County High School senior Lady Jackets signed athletic national letters of intent Wednesday to compete next season on the co

Tavoris Wilkerson, No. 6, wraps up a Ware County Gator.

Jackets fall to Gators, take second in region

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WCHS hosts MiniCon 8

School system looking ahead at facility needs

Strong health care comes from caring people, speakers tell Chamber members

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A parade to remember

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Jackets take win over Tigers, set for round two on Friday

Two Lady Jackets sign athletic college scholarships

Jackets fall to Gators, take second in region

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