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🌱 State golf contenders are headed to Blackshear’s Okefenokee course in May

Blackshear, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Blackshear! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • State golf contenders are headed to Blackshear’s Okefenokee course in May

Also on today's calendar: Suwannee-Satilla Regional Water Planning Council Meeting 2026-05-06.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Both SCHS Golf Teams advance to State Championship (wnegradio.com) — Blackshear will host the 2026 2A state golf championship at Okefenokee Golf Course, where both Stephens County High School teams have earned spots. The Lady Indians qualified with a runner-up finish, and the boys team advanced with a third-place showing, sending six golfers to compete in Blackshear in May.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Okay, so 2 paper plates wasn’t a big deal.
    How about a couple o old mattresses dumped on the side of the road? (Nextdoor Tot Dr)
  • Dollar General Corporation posted a job opening for ASST STORE MANAGER - DGPP in BLACKSHEAR, GA S02077 in Blackshear. Apply here.
  • Champion Home Builders posted a job opening for Production Supervisor-Cabinet Shop in Waycross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blackshear here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waycross

  • Drought Response Level 1 issued statewide in Georgia. What are rules? (usatoday.com)
  • Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress (newsday.com)
  • Pineland Road Fire grows to more than 32,000 acres; Gov. Kemp to survey damage Tuesday (walb.com)

Jesup

  • Jesup VFW opens 24-hour shelter for wildfire evacuees (wtoc.com)

Ok Blackshear! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Blackshear

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