Commercial fraud WB&T forum focus Waycross Bank & Trust will hold a “Lunch & Learn” session on commercial fraud at noon Wednesday, May 6 at Okefenokee Country Club.
The free forum with lunch provided is geared toward helping local businesses spot and fight digital fraud. Topics will include ACH activity, wire fraud, and online security.
The event is limited to 140 participants. Those interested can visit the WB&T website and scan the QR code to reserve a spot by April 30. Call (912) 283-0001.
Vets info forum to be held May 8 Amvets Post 1857 holds a Veterans Information Forum from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 8 at the NFC Gym, 705 College Avenue, Blackshear.
A variety of topics will be addressed including surviving spouse benefits, seccondary conditions that increase VA Disability rating, VA plus Medicare coordination, VA Community Care eligibility, protecting disability rating from future changes.
For more information, send email to amvetspost1857@ gmail.com or call (912) 286-4810.
Meet-greet for D-3 Ware candidates
Ware County Commission candidates from District 3 will appear at a meet-and-greet from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2 at Emerson Park Community Center.
Candidates Jonathan Daniell, Raylan Guy, both Republicans, will speak and take questions during the afternoon. The candidacy of incumbent Timmy Lucas remains in question following disqualification in a hearing April 16 by the Ware County Board of Elections and Registration related to his filing fee.
Lucas had until April 27 to appeal the ruling to the Ware Superior Court.
Collins visits May 7 for a meet-greet Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins will be in Waycross at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, for a meet-and-greet at Hog ‘n’ Bones, 1900 Memorial Drive.
Collins, who currently represents Georgia 10th District in the House of Representatives is seeking the party’s nomination in the General Primary May 19. Others in the Republican race are First District Congressman Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, son of famed Georgia football coach and Athletics Director Vince Dooley.
The winner would challenge incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
MSH honors April’s Donate Life month Memorial Satilla Health will close Donate Life month with a tree planting and flag ceremony at the hospital’s main entrance at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 29).
One person is added to the waiting list for an organ every nine minutes. More than 3,000 Georgians and 100,000 people across the country are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants.
The observance endeavored to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation, and to honor those who gave the gift of life.
Medicare forum slated April 29 True South Benefit Solutions and the City of Waycross hold a Medicare 101 benefit forum from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, April 29) at the C.C. McCray City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton Street.
The free event is geared for anyone nearing benefit age or those already receiving benefits and seeking to explore other coverage options. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Commissioners set Town Hall Waycross City Commissioners William Simmons (District 2) and Alvin Nelson (District 5) will hold a joint Town Hall meeting, at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 29) at The Stephens Venue, 773 Ossie Davis Parkway.
The commissioners will discuss issues related to the city and districts.
Learn to make kimchi in free class Ware County UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Tabitha Kirkendall holds a free class on making kimchi from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Waycross-Ware County Public Library, 401 Lee Avenue.
Registration is required with limited spots available. Those interested may call (912) 287-2456 to sign up.
This pilot class includes a starter kit.
