City man earns Masters at NIU
Waycross resident Tykeevious Myles was among more than 1,200 students to receive a degree from Northern Illinois University during graduation ceremonies last month.
Myles earned a Master of Science degree from the college in DeKalb, Ill. NIU offers more than 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs across seven colleges
Unison directors meet January 29 The Unison Behavioral Health Board of Directors meets at noon, Thursday, January 29 in the Ware C&A Training Room, 1003 Mary Street.
The meeting is open to the public. Call (912) 4497101.
Rebuilding Together taking applications Rebuilding Together Waycross is now accepting homeowner applications.
Applications for the home repair assistance program are available at Southeastern Credit Union, Waycross City Hall, Central Baptist Church. Prime South Bank (Waycross), McKinney Community Center, DFCS and Renasant Bank. Applications may be completed online by visiting rebuildingtogetherwaycross. weebly.com/app lications They also can be completed and mailed to Rebuilding Together Waycross in care of Action Pact, 510 Tebeau Street, 31501, attention Meniece Parker. Deadline for applications is Saturday, January 31.
Rec. Dept.holds Family Game Day The Ware County Recreation Department holds its annual Family Game Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, February 16 at the Trembling Earth Complex, 2119 Cecil Brown Drive.
The free event will include inflatable games, board games, crafts, prizes and more. There will be free hot dogs while they last. For more information, call (912) 287-4488.
Satilla Riverkeeper sets benefit gala The Satilla Riverkeeper will hold a Spring Gala at 5 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Blueberry Hill Event Venue, 385 Lynn Holly Lane, Hoboken.
The evening will include dinner, music, an open bar, and both a live auction and a silent auction. Tickets are $150 per person.
All proceeds will support the Satilla Riverkeeper’s mission to protect the Satilla River.
Visit www.satillariverkeeper. org for information and to purchase tickets.
Free tax prep starts on Jan. 31 Waycross will once again offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free basic tax return preparation to eligible residents beginning Saturday, January 31.
The program, which is in its 24th year, serves individuals and families who generally earn $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and taxpayers with limited English proficiency.
Services are provided by IRS-certified volunteers, ensuring accurate returns, required quality reviews, and assistance in claiming valuable credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Care Tax Credit.
The Waycross VITA site is at the Ware County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 408 Tebeau Street.
It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through the tax season.
Returns are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (912) 287-4363.
