Thursday, December 19, 2024

Waycross Patch News

 Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Not as warm with sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
  • Saturday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 32 degrees. 
comes from the Waycross Patch

📰 News we're reading

1. Blood Drive Dec. 23 (theblacksheartimes.com) — The Waycross Area Blood Drive Volunteers are hosting a blood drive on December 23 at the Waycross Exchange Club. This event, honoring the late Paul Tang, features door prizes and refreshments, continuing a tradition of community generosity.
   

2. Applications open for 'Waycross 101' (theblacksheartimes.com) — Waycross is launching 'Waycross 101: The Citizens Government Academy' in 2025 to educate residents about city government processes. The weeklong forum aims to enhance civic understanding and transparency, with sessions covering budgeting, city roles, and more.
   

3. Taxpayer dollars at work: Expanding Okefenokee, emergency weather planning, medical debt (gpb.org) — Waycross is set to receive federal funding for public safety enhancements through a $10,315 grant for the Waycross Police Department and Ware County Sheriff's Office. This funding is part of broader efforts to improve public safety and emergency planning across Georgia.
   

4. FBI arrests two men linked to deadly drone strike that killed Southeast Georgia soldiers (wjcl.com) — Two Iranian nationals have been arrested in connection with a drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers, including Sgt. Kennedy Sanders from Waycross. The arrests bring hope for justice as families remember their lost loved ones. 

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