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Waycross, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Waycross! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Pierce County Bears vs Toombs County Bulldogs
- 6/7 Football @ Wayne County at Waycross Middle School
- CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY at Waycross-Ware County Public Library
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pierce County Bears vs Toombs County Bulldogs →
Pierce County High School, 4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
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6/7 Football @ Wayne County
Waycross Middle School Waycross, GA 31501
5:00 pm -
CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY
Waycross-Ware County Public Library 401 Lee Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501 -
Judge Ben Smith Juried Art Competition and Exhibit →
Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N Augusta Ave, Waycross
9:00 am -
Breathe & Bloom with Gina
Waycross-Ware County Public Library 401 Lee Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
11:00 am -
Cross Country @ Brantley
Waycross Middle School Waycross, GA 31501
4:00 pm -
6/7 Football vs. Ware Middle @ Rec Department
Waycross Middle School Waycross, GA 31501
5:00 pm -
OHC Heritage Marketplace Outdoor Vendor Event →
Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N Augusta Ave, Waycross
10:00 am -
Pierce County Bears vs Wayne/Liberty →
Pierce County High School, 4850 County Farm Rd, Blackshear
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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6/7 Football @ Wayne County
Waycross Middle School Waycross, GA 31501
5:00 pm -
CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY
Waycross-Ware County Public Library 401 Lee Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501 -
SAE Summer Soul Fest 2026 | Frankie Beverly Sunset Tribute, Otis Redding ++ →
Glendalough Manor, 200 Glendalough Ct, Tyrone
4:00 pm -
Breathe & Bloom with Gina
Waycross-Ware County Public Library 401 Lee Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
11:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Larry Lee Sr. (theblacksheartimes.com)
- Sentell's Intel: Will Georgia football still have an elite roster in 2028? (dawgnation.com)
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- DA's office says there's no evidence APD officer was trying to break into home when he was killed (wsbtv.com)
- Volleyball Recap: Washington Falls to South Cobb (maxpreps.com)
Jesup
- Bradwell takes a wild one for win in Adams' debut (coastalcourier.com)
- Aug 17-22 2026 • Page 2 of 2 • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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