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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?

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

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  • 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.
   

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