Memorial Satilla Heartburn to Health event, Sept. 19 Does heartburn keep you up at night? Memorial Satilla Health will host Heartburn to Health, Friday, September 19, at 12 pm at the Hospital Annex, 1800 Alice St., Waycross.
Come hear Dr. David Wykstra and Dr. Sigismund Lee, general surgeons with Memorial Satilla Specialists – Advanced Surgery, discuss surgery preparation and what to expect during recovery.
Register today at https://memorialsatillahealth. com/calendar or by calling 844-630-5295. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
Blackshear Elementary accepting nominations
Blackshear Elementary School is now accepting applications for two BES parents/households who are business owners for the 2025-2026 BES School Council. The Council meets four times per year. If you would like to nominate someone or yourself to serve a 2-year term, please apply in person at the front desk during the week of September 22-26. If more than two are interested, a vote on Tuesday, September 30 at Blackshear Elementary School. The first BES School Council meeting will take place at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, October 9.
Southern Georgia Commission meets Sept. 25 A meeting of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission Council is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, September 25. The meeting will be held at the SGRC Valdosta Office, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta.
This meeting is open to the public.
Unison Board to meet Sept. 25
The Unison Behavioral Health Board of Directors will hold a Board meeting at noon Thursday, September 25, in the Board Room located at Ware C&A Training Room at 1003 Mary Street, Waycross. For more information, please contact Emily Sirmons at 912-4497101.
Sacred Harp Sing, Sept. 27 The quarterly Hoboken Sacred Harp Sing will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church.
Farmer’s Market to be held Sept. 29 A senior farmer’s market will be held from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Pierce County Senior Center, 713 Hendry Street, Blackshear. Participants must be 60 and older, must pre-apply and must meet eligibility requirements. For more information, call (912) 285-6097.
Fall fun day set for Sept. 29 A fall fun day for special needs family and friends will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Blackshear City Park. Fire trucks, police cars, games and more will be featured.
