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Discussion of the recent revisions to Jesup’s Light-Industrial zoning ordinance prompted serious disagreement.

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Discussion on data centers prompts objections

John Eden

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Discussion of the recent revisions to Jesup’s Light-Industrial zoning ordinance prompted serious disagreement with Mayor Ralph Hickox’s proposal to revisit those changes.Commissioners Perry Morgan, Tim Cockfield and Isaiah Houston all questioned why the ordinance needs to be changed again following...

SLT drops data center plans here

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SLT drops data center plans here

Drew Davis

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

SLT Ventures III no longer wants the Wayne Commerce Center for a data center.The company has officially informed the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority that it is pulling out of plans to buy the property.In an Oct. 8 letter, Thomas L. Abernathy, writing on behalf of SLT, said, “This is...

Wayne County’s eighth-grade softball team won the 2026 Coastal Empire Middle School Conference championship. Members of the team include, from left, Makenzie Sakuta, Carson Yarborough, Madelyn Spell, Gracelynn Long, Addie Davis, Paisley Hollingsworth, Brooklyn Griffin, Kara Mallard, Adalyn Dowdy, Mattie Kate White, Karianne Peek, Cheslee Morales, Jada Harvey and Emory Wilkerson. Not pictured are coaches Jason O’Steen, Rob Royal, Shawn Peek and athletic director Shelia Brockington.

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Junior Lady Jackets crush Richmond Hill, claim conference title

News Staff

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

STAFF REPORT Wayne County’s eighth-grade softball team saved its best performance for the biggest game of the season.Fueled by a dominant pitching performance from Carson Yarborough, a power-packed offense and sharp defense, the junior Lady Jackets rolled past Richmond Hill Middle, 16-0, to...

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Making a splash: Guyton crowned queen

News Staff

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Rain couldn’t steal the spotlight Friday night as Ny’Geria Guyton was crowned Wayne County High School’s 2026 homecoming queen. Celebrating the big moment with her escort, Branton Ray, Guyton flashes a Heisman Trophy pose after hearing her name announced as this year’s queen.

Jesup approves new ordinance on data centers

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Jesup approves new ordinance on data centers

John Eden

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The first reading of an ordinance setting restrictions and conditions for data center and cryptocurrency operations in the light-industrial zone was approved 4-2 by the Jesup City Council Tuesday.A proposed moratorium failed after the commissioners split on the vote and Mayor Ralph Hickox voted...

Sheriff reports vape stores in area closed.

Sheriff reports vape stores in area closed, arrests made

News Staff

Friday, September 25, 2026

A cooperative eight-month effort among three county sheriffs and state law enforcement has shut down four vape stores in Jesup, Ludowici and Blackshear.Wayne County Sheriff Chuck Moseley reported Wednesday that his office, along with the Sheriff’s Offices in Pierce and Long counties and with the...

County OKs data center ordinance amendments

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County OKs data center ordinance amendments

Drew Davis

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Data centers coming to the unincorporated part of Wayne County in the future will have to meet more stringent regulations following a county meeting last Thursday night.The Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve proposed amendments to the county’s data center ordinance.

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News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• Rinehart & Sons David McRackan BaldwinJesup—David McRackan Baldwin, 72, of Jesup, son of Betty and Charlie Baldwin of Ashburn, died after a prolonged illness on Sept. 20.He was born and raised in Ashburn. He was of the Baptist and Pentecostal faiths.

Doctortown Road railroad crossing closure planned

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

The Doctortown Road railroad crossing at Jesup is scheduled to be completely closed for emergency repairs beginning Monday around 7 a.m.CSX Transportation anticipates reopening Wednesday by 7 p.m.According to the closure notice from the Wayne County government, “No vehicles will be permitted to...

SLT requests Jesup verify potential zoning changes

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SLT requests Jesup verify potential zoning changes

John Eden

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

In the continuing discussion over a proposed data center for the Wayne Commerce Center, several items came up in the Tuesday morning meeting of the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority (IDA).SLT Ventures III, the developer that has an option to buy the commerce center from the IDA, has...