Brantley County Rec taking fall signups through August 2 NAHUNTA — The Brantley County Rec Department is currently taking fall signups through Saturday, August 2 and asking for volunteer coaches.
Registration for Little Kickers (ages 3-4), soccer (6u thru 14u), cheer (6u thru 12u), flag football (ages 5-6) and football (8u thru 12u) is $60. A late registration fee of $70 will be charged from August 3 through August 9.
Evaluations (if needed) are scheduled for Saturday, August 9.
Sign up online at brantley. recdesk.com or in the office located at 3540 Baker Creek Road.
Call 912-462-5128 for more information.
Atkinson Church of God of Prophecy Color Run is August 2 ATKINSON — The Atkinson Church of God of Prophecy is holding a Gospel Color Run Saturday, August 2.
The event is scheduled from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Younger participants must be accompanied by an adult.
There will be games, crafts and food.
Lighthouse Christian to host open house Tuesday, August 5 HOBOKEN — Lighthouse Christian Academy will hold its open house for the 2025-26 school term Tuesday, August 5 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
There will be a mandatory meeting for parents and students in grades 612 at 8 p.m.
Lynes-Lyons-Hickox Reunion August 9 at Hoboken Comm. Cen.
HOBOKEN — The annual Lynes-Lyons-Hickox family reunion will be held Saturday, August 9 starting at 12 p.m., at the Hoboken Community Center.
Bring your favorite covered dish or dessert and plan to eat at 1 p.m.
Bring family pictures that you would like to share and plan to stay as long as you are able. If you have family information you wish to share, there will be plenty of time for that.
Be sure to invite your family members that we may not have been able to contact via mail, Facebook or phone calls.
For more information contact Linda Sanford, granddaughter of Archie and Kate Lyons, at 912661-0180 (cell).
BCSO second 4-man scramble set for Aug. 9 at The Lakes NAHUNTA – The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is holding its second annual 4-man scramble Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, August 9 at the Laura S. Walker Lake Golf Course.
Check in starts at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Registration is $400 with a 28-team limit. Deadline is Monday, July 28.
The payout is $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for third. Hole prizes will be awarded.
MSH to host blood drive Fri., Aug. 15 on main campu WAYCROSS — Memorial Satilla Health will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, August 15 on the hospital’s main campus, 1900 Tebeau Street.
Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to ensure the drive is sufficiently staffed and all donor slots are filled. The Blood Connection is currently facilitating Memorial Satilla’s drives.
To schedule an appointment, visit thebloodconnection.org and use sponsor code 9391. TBC is offering $40 in rewards to donors. Hospital Auxiliary volunteers also serve homemade treats and snacks.
BCHS Class of 1975 announces 50th reunion Sept. 20 NAHUNTA — The Brantley County High School Class of 1975 announces a 50th class reunion to be held on Saturday, September 20 beginning at 5 p.m. at Honey Buns Cafe in Nahunta.
A steak and seafood buffet is planned so mark your calendar now. All classmates are encouraged to attend.
For more information check this link https://www.facebook.co m/events/697469083030 548 or call/text Karen Lewis Harrell (912.281.2124) or Cleve Harden (912.294.0846)
Satillariverkeeper announces Sept. 27 river-wide cleanup NAHUNTA — Satillariverkeeper his holding its annual riverwide cleanup Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
There are eight sites: Jamestown, Woodbine, Hwy. 158, Burnt Fort, Hwy. 301, Hwy. 121, Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 82.
OHC writer’s group meets twice in Aug.
WAYCROSS — The Okefenokee Heritage Center Writer’s Group will meet bi-monthly from 6 to 8 p.m. on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Next month’s meetings will be Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 19 at the center, 1460 N. Augusta Avenue.
The group welcomes writers of any genre, from aspiring writers to published authors. For more information, visit OHC Writers on Facebook, call (912) 2854260, or send email to [email protected].
OATH announces changes to its operating hours The Okefenokee Alliance for the Homeless has changed its hours.
The new hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served to homeless clients from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daily hours 1-5 p.m. are by appointment only. The facility previously was open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
