CASA has resource fair on October 14 Southeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates holds a community connect resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14 at C.C. McCray City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton Street.
The free event will offer family resources and support, volunteer opportunities, community partnerships and door prizes for participants.
Breast cancer focus of Oct. 2 reception Memorial Satilla Health celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month and survivor recognition during a reception at 6 p.m/, Thursday, October 2 in the hospital’s main lobby, 1900 Tebeau Street.
In addition to the reception and recognition program, the event will include guided tours of the hospital’s mamography suite, treatment updates from the medical team as well as refreshments and door prizes.
Registration is available by calling the hospital at (844) 630-5295.
OHC sets author’s showcase Oct. 4 The Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N. Augusta Avenue, will host an Author’s Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4 in conjunction with the WayGreen Local Fare Market.
There is no fee to participate, but space is limited. Confirm your table and chair reservation inside the building by September 26 by visiting [email protected].
This event is in addition to the OHC book festival “We Love Literacy” scheduled February 7, 2026. Call (912) 285 4260.
Ware BOE holds meetings Oct. 6-7 The Ware County Board of Education holds its regular monthly meetings Monday-Tuesday, October 6-7 at the board office, 1301 Bailey Street.
The work session will be October 6 and the regular business meeting the following day. Both start at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.
The October 7 session will be live-streamed.
To locate the Livestream link, visit www.ware.k12.ga.us, click Menu, and select Board of Education Meeting Livestreams.
The meeting agenda is posted prior to the meeting, and the minutes are posted as well.
WPD’s Faith & Blue scheduled Oct. 11 The Waycross Police Department’s annual Faith & Blue celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 11 in Pernell Roberts Memorial Park.
WPD members invite volunteers to help pick up trash and litter around the community before finishing the day with food, fellowship and prayer.
Those interested in participating are asked to call WPD at (912) 287-2921 or (912) 287-2927.
Unison directors to meet Sept. 25 The Unison Behavioral Health Board of Directors holds a meeting at noon Thursday, September 25 in the Ware C&A Training Room, 1007 Mary Street.
For more information on the open meeting, call (912) 449-7101.
PSC candidate has meet-greet Sept. 26 Public Service Commission candidate Tim Echols, will be in Waycross for a meet ‘n’ greet at 11:30 a.m. at Jerry J’s, 1406 Plant Avenue.
A Dutch treat lunch will open the forum. Echols currently serves as a member of the commission.
Recovery month forum set Sept. 25 September is National Recovery Month and a local observance is planned from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, September 25 at C.C. McCray City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton Street.
Among the local groups staging the event are The Hub, Okefenokee Alliance for the Homeless, Unison Behavioral Health, Georgia Council for Recovery, and The Trust. Organizations will be on hand with information.
Lee reunion held Sunday, Oct. 5 The descendants of James F. and Nancy Griffin Lee will hold their annual family reunion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5, at the Hoboken Community Center, 294 Chicago Avenue.
A business meeting will be held at 12:15 p.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Attendees should bring a covered dish and beverage.
Meats (ribs, chicken, sausage) and ice will be provided as well as utensils. Call Barry Lee at (912) 614-1036.
Deal family sets 55th reunion The 55th annual J.C. Deal family reunion will be held Saturday, October 18, at the Long Branch Community Center, 3419 Long Branch Road, Bristol, in Appling County.
The center will open at 11 a.m. A short business meeting will convene at noon with lunch to follow.
Attendees should bring a covered dish and beverage of choice. Other items will be provided.
Call (803) 645-4306 or email [email protected].
PCHS Class of 2000 sets 25th reunion The Pierce County High School Class of 2000 will hold its 25th reunion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at the Okefenokee Country Club.
Price is $50 per person with payment by Venmo @PCHS-2000 (#6018 / include maiden name).
Attire is evening cocktail with former faculty also welcome.
