• City commission approves 3-year contract for its city manager (theblacksheartimes.com)
— The Waycross City Commission has extended City Manager Ulysses 'Duke'
Rayford's contract to three years, providing increased job security and
a higher vehicle allowance. Despite past tensions, Rayford remains
committed to addressing long-standing city issues.

• City manager candidate interviews to begin Wednesday (palatkadailynews.com)
— Scott Moye, a resident of Waycross is among the candidates
interviewing for the city manager position in Palatka. Moye, who
previously managed Ware County, Georgia, will present his credentials
alongside other hopefuls in a series of interviews conducted by local
officials.

• FSU and QB Thomas Castellanos are a perfect pairing, with both wanting a fresh start (nbcsports.com)
— Thomas Castellanos, who hails from Waycross is set to join Florida
State University as a quarterback, fulfilling his dream of playing for
the Seminoles. After a challenging stint at Boston College, Castellanos
is eager for a fresh start and reunites with coach Gus Malzahn, aiming
to lead FSU's football revival.
