Gas line leak causes fire at Krystal's Restaurant

 Aug 26, 2024

Gas line leak causes evacuation at Krystal's Restaurant, 

2307 Plant Ave, Waycross, Ga 31501

 

The call came in, visible flames coming from the broken gas line, however, a minute later, the call updated fire was out, with no smoke, and no flames.

All persons were evacuated from Krystals and the attached Circle K.  Police blocked the exits and fire personnel came in and inspected the kitchen area, the fire suppression system kicked in, and the gas was turned off before the fire dept even arrived.  

Within about 7 minutes police and fire left the scene.  No estimated cost of damage at this time.

Scott M Wright

Editor, 9:54 pm

Man looses control of vehicle and ends up needing flight for life helicoper

Aug 26, 2024

Scott M Wright

 A man lost control of his vehicle and swerved off the Brunswick Highway, crashing into construction equipment in front of CBR Rentals. 

Emergency responders, including the Georgia Highway Patrol, local police, and a rescue squad, worked to extricate the driver from the truck. 

He was then transported to a waiting Flight For Life helicopter, which had landed in a nearby mall parking lot. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

Waycross City Commission Deadlocked On $4.5 Million Budget Increase;

 Waycross City Commission Deadlocked On $4.5 Million Budget Increase; 3-0 Vote Required To Approve '25 budget

By Myra Thrift Williams, Press-Express News Editor

Because of a reporter misunderstanding, the story printed in the Aug. 20 edition of the Waycross Press-Express about the Waycross City Commission contained a huge error.

The story noted that the city had approved the budget that was presented to them by the city manager by a vote of 2-1.  In truth, the vote was 2-1, with Commissioner Diane Hopkins casting the dissenting vote.  But the budget was not approved because in needed to be a 3-0 vote with two seats open.

During the commission meeting on Aug. 20, Hopkins explained why she voted "no" on the proposed budget.  She brought up the issue of some salary increases that seemed to her to be over the top.

"I still have some questions." Hopkins said, "And I need answers."

The board set a date of Sept. 17 for discussions about the budget, Oct 1 for the public hearing, and Oct. 15 for another vote on the budget.

The budget was brought back to the commission on June 18 when it died for lack of a second.

Two seats on the commission have been vacant for several months because of the death of Commissioner Norman Davis and a legal issue concerning the filling of the seat previously held by Commissioner Henry Stirckland.  Alvin Nelson was sworn in as the commissioner but a suit filed against the results brought the seat back up for consideration.

A special election for two seats on the commission will be held on Nov. 5, the same day as the General Election.

The Waycross Press-Express and this reporter apologize to the Mayor and commission for the inaccurate report.