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Intense flames are blazing in the wildfire in the Brantley County Highway 82 Fire just south of the Wayne County line near Waynesville. Photo by Wayne Morgan

Intense flames are blazing in the wildfire in the Brantley County Highway 82 Fire just south of the Wayne County line near Waynesville. Photo by Wayne Morgan

Fire’s grip finally weakens, still threat

John Eden
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Brantley County Highway 82 fire that began last week is now reported as largely under control, though emergency officials warn that things still could change rapidly with unexpected weather changes.
Strong turnout on early voting.

Strong turnout on early voting.

Early voting begins strong for primary

Drew Davis
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Early voting for Georgia’s May 19 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election began in Wayne County Monday.As of the end of the day Tuesday, 264 local voters had cast ballots in person in the election.In addition, 18 absentee ballots came in over the first two days of the week.
The students of the Screven Elementary Chorus sing the National Anthem during the ceremony dedicating the new Veterans Garden and proclaiming the Year of the Youth in Screven.

The students of the Screven Elementary Chorus sing the National Anthem during the ceremony dedicating the new Veterans Garden and proclaiming the Year of the Youth in Screven.

Screven dedication shows ‘America’s greatness’

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
“This country’s greatness is right here!” former U.S. Rep. Lindsay Thomas told the crowd gathered for the dedication of Screven’s Veterans Garden. “You people here and these children coming behind us are America’s true greatness—a beacon for the whole world!” Thomas said.
Murder-suicide being investigated.

Murder-suicide being investigated.

Glynn doctor, boyfriend die in murder/suicide in Wayne County

News Staff
Friday, April 19, 2024
What is believed to be a murder/suicide on Buffalo Road, in eastern Wayne County near Everett, was reported Friday by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Marsha Certain, 69, and Tracey Sanna were reported deceased in the house at 1131 Buffalo Road Thursday evening.
Checking out fencing material for the new county agricultural complex are, from left, Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Gordon, County Administrator Paul Drawdy, project manager Randy Franks, Extension coordinator Mark Frye and Justin Purcell of Circle W. According to Franks, the fencing will protect both children and livestock.

Checking out fencing material for the new county agricultural complex are, from left, Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Gordon, County Administrator Paul Drawdy, project manager Randy Franks, Extension coordinator Mark Frye and Justin Purcell of Circle W. According to Franks, the fencing will protect both children and livestock.

First phase of ag complex underway

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The road to a multipurpose county agricultural complex has been long. The road to a covered complex will be even longer. Work on the site is already underway off Sunset Boulevard—not far from the agricultural offices on the other side of the road.
A downtown Jesup parade highlighted a full slate of weekend events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Above, students of Martha Rawls Smith Elementary proclaim the theme of the weekend, “Action: It starts with ME!”

A downtown Jesup parade highlighted a full slate of weekend events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Above, students of Martha Rawls Smith Elementary proclaim the theme of the weekend, “Action: It starts with ME!”

Wayne celebrates MLK legacy

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A downtown Jesup parade highlighted a full slate of weekend events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Above, students of Martha Rawls Smith Elementary proclaim the theme of the weekend, “Action: It starts with ME!

Obituaries 4.15.22

News Staff
Friday, April 15, 2022
Vernon Dwight Drury Jesup--Vernon Dwight Drury, 66, of Jesup died April 14, 2022, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Albany native was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran, serving a tour in the Iraq War.