Special to the WJH
Elvis Presley will soon be back in Waycross. The Okefenokee Heritage Center is commemorating the 70th anniversary of “The King’s” February 22, 1956, Waycross appearance with a special presentation.
OHC is bringing Elvis Tribute Artist and Georgia native Jordan Poole to the CC McCray City Auditorium Saturday, September 26, for an evening of old-time rock and roll.
Advanced tickets for the 70th Anniversary “Elvis Returns” event are available for $30 at the Okefenokee Heritage Center located at 1460 N. Augusta Ave., or online at www.okefenokeeh eritagecenter.org. Tickets will be $40 at the door. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The opening act (TBA) will begin at 6 p.m., and Elvis will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 912-285-4260 or email okeheritage@ gmail. com .
Poole, who hails from Sylvester, has won several awards for his portrayal of Presley, most recently being named the 2025 Tupelo Ultimate Elvis Champion in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi.
Elvis’ stop in Waycross was part of a grueling tour during which he performed “Baby Let’s Play House,” “Tutti Frutti,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Blue Suede Shoes.”
Elvis tribute artist Jordan Poole (left) will perform at the McCray Auditorium in Waycross Sept. 26 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of ‘The King’s’ 1956 Waycross performance.
