🌱 What local priorities did lawmakers spotlight at Waycross’s legislative luncheon?

Morning Waycross! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What local priorities did lawmakers spotlight at Waycross's legislative luncheon?
• What makes Marilyn Bennett's new Waycross judgeship a local first?
• How did Waycross Middle runners fare in the latest XC meet?

Also on today's calendar: Waycross Motor Speedway Ralph Allen Showdown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legislators tout tax relief as key in '26 session (theblacksheartimes.com) — Waycross and Ware County residents heard their state representatives highlight recent tax cuts and pledge to keep pushing for fiscal conservatism and rural investment at the local Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon. Lawmakers urged local leaders to share needs early, stressing unified messaging to attract new businesses, improve health care and education, and shape legislation before the 2027 session begins.
   

• Ga. Judge Makes History: Marilyn P. Bennett Becomes First Woman on Waycross Superior Court Bench (feedblitz.com subscription) — Waycross-area residents will soon see a historic first on their Superior Court bench as Gov. Brian Kemp appoints District Attorney Marilyn P. Bennett to the newly vacated judgeship. Bennett, chosen over another regional judge, becomes the first woman to serve on the Waycross Judicial Circuit Superior Court, shaping how major local cases will be heard going forward.
   

• PCMS XC teams sweep, again (theblacksheartimes.com) — Waycross Middle School's cross-country teams competed in Baxley as Pierce County Middle swept another Southeast Georgia conference meet, with local runners finishing in the middle of a strong regional field. The results show how Waycross athletes stack up against neighboring counties, with both boys and girls teams gaining valuable experience as the season continues.
   

📸 Around Waycross

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waycross

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Waycross Area Community Theatre's The Savannah Sipping Society →
  309 Pendleton Street, Waycross
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Homecoming Parade
  Ware County High School Waycross, GA 31501
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Waycross Motor Speedway Ralph Allen Showdown →
  2101 Knight Avenue, Waycross
• Ware County Gator High School Football vs Richmond Academy →
  1000 Memorial Drive, Waycross
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Ware County High School Homecoming Dance →
  Waycross GA
• Okefenokee Heritage Center Heritage Marketplace →
  1460 N. Augusta Avenue, Waycross
  10:00 am
• WayGreen Local Fare Market →
  Waycross GA
  10:00 am
• GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS VANDERBILT GAME DAY CELEBRATION!! →
  2715 Memorial Drive, Waycross
  12:30 pm
• Homecoming Dance
  Ware County High School Waycross, GA 31501
  8:00 pm
• HARDNARD PERFORMING LIVE IN WAYCROSS GA →
  215 Knight Avenue, Waycross
  9:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Waycross Area Community Theatre's The Savannah Sipping Society →
  309 Pendleton Street, Waycross
  2:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• City Commission Meetings →
  Waycross City Hall, 417 Pendleton Street, Waycross
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We had a patch of drywall damage in the hallway that had been sitting there since we moved a piece of furniture.
  It wasn't huge, but every time I walked past it I noticed it. Mason took care of the drywall, blended the repair into the surrounding wall and left… (Nextdoor Plant Avenue)
• I hadn't thought much about the dryer vent until the dryer started taking forever to dry a normal load of clothes.
  Our towels were needing two cycles, which was getting old fast. Peter cleaned out the dryer vent and removed a surprising amount of lint buildup. The… (Nextdoor Cherokee Heights/Waycross)

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Willie Spence's sister said family fell apart after he died (hip-hopvibe.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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