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🌱 Could Waycross really let you “live like royalty” on $1,200?

Waycross, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Waycross! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Waycross really let you “live like royalty” on $1,200?

Also on today's calendar: Bickley Fall Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Comfortable with some sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Overlooked Georgia Town Lets You Live Like Royalty For Just $1,200 A Month (newsbreak.com) — Waycross is highlighted as an affordable southeast Georgia city where housing, daily expenses, and utilities stay far below big-city prices while still offering strong community ties. The piece spotlights local gems like Okefenokee Swamp, Laura Walker State Park, downtown revitalization, and Friday night Ware County Gators football, pitching Waycross as an appealing option for families, retirees, and remote workers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday October 27
  • Chainmail w/ Kat
    Alma-Bacon County Public Library, 201 North Pierce Street, Alma
    3:00 pm
  • BCHS Trunk Or Treat
    Bacon County High School, 1190 US-1, Alma
    6:00 pm
    • Friday October 30
  • Brantley County vs Tattnall County →
    Brantley County High School, 10804 Highway 82, Nahunta
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kora, the dog i rehomed back to her original mama, had a grand time yesterday heading to the beach.
    She was curious about the water, but was soon frolicking in it. I'm at peace that she is in a good and active home. (Nextdoor Plant Avenue)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Waycross. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Chick-fil-A Team Member in Waycross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waycross here.

🗞 Nearby News

Folkston

  • EXCLUSIVE: Folkston hunger striker, 21 pounds lighter, faces force-feeding threat (migrantinsider.com)
  • 2 women in Chicago say husbands detained by ICE have gone on hunger strikes (cbsnews.com)
  • With chances to make history, Black churches mobilize Northeast Florida voters (newsbreak.com)

Douglas

  • Joint Study Committee on Generational Sustainability of Family Farms to Hold Third Meeting in Douglas (house-press.com)

Ok Waycross! 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: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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