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Mossy Pond Lodge is proud to present Freedom Fest 2025, a family-friendly music festival taking place June 20–21 at 3099 Mayberry Road in Patterson. The lodge is on a Patterson route, but is located in Offerman.
Don't stay silent!
Pierce Food Pantry Drive Through
Pierce County Food Pantry will host another special drive-through event 11 a.m. June 13.
Railroad crossing closures
Sixteen Pierce County railroad crossings will be closed for repairs starting next Monday, June 16 and continuing through July 2.
Classifieds
Death investigation
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death, after the body of a local man was discovered off Big House Road early Sunday morning.
BODY FOUND IN OFFERMAN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED SOLVING MISSING PERSON CASE
Eleven22 Church announces meeting
An official outpost of The Church of Eleven22 has now opened in Blackshear. The church meets at 10:30 a.m. every Friday at The Book and Bean Coffee Shop, 629 East Main Street, Blackshear. Everyone is invited to join for fellowship, praise and worship.
A bomb threat at Blackshear Elementary as school wound down last week came from “down under”.
Blackshear Fire Department to host fundraiser for Anderson
The Blackshear Fire Department (BFD) is hosting a fundraising dinner to support fellow firefighter Johnnie Anderson.
It's time to go fishing!
Over 340 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Now, program organizers ask if those numbers can be beaten in 2025. The Angler Award program recognizes individuals who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for that species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Day of Prayer set for Thursday Services to be held in Offerman and at Courthouse
Pierce County will have two National Day of Prayer observances tomorrow, Thursday, May 1. The first observance will be at noon at Offerman City Park and an evening observance will be held at 6 p.m. at a new location — the Pierce County Court House. The Rev. James Lightsey, pastor of Offerman Baptist Church, is the coordinator for the Offerman event. Last day of school for the school system will be Tuesday, May 20. “Our seniors will have already completed their requirements for graduation prior to May 20. We wanted to keep graduation on Friday night, so our seniors will graduate before the last day of school,” explained School Superintendent Dara Bennett. Speakers include the Rev. James Lightsey, The Rev. Greg Carter and the Rev. Clinton Kearney. The Rev. Lightsey encourages all residents to attend the observance. The evening observance will be held at the courthouse. In the event of inclement weather, the Day of Prayer will be moved to the Bridge Community…
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Pierce County Commission Highlights
(The Pierce County Board of Commissioners discussed and/or voted on the following during their regular meeting Tuesday, April 1. )
Faith Baptist Church invites the public to attend services
Faith Baptist invites everyone to join them for worship service every Sunday. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. and worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. every Sunday. Mid-week service is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor Mark Summers is the pastor. Transportation is available. The church is located at 959 Church Street, Blackshear. Visit www.faithbaptistblackshear.com. For more information call (912) 449-3216 or (912) 977-4616.
Youmans Chapel to hold spring fling
Youmans Chapel Baptist Church will hold a spring fling Sunday, May 4, following the morning service until 3 p.m. The event will be for all age groups. Hot dogs and fixings will be served along with snow cones, popcorn and funnel cakes. There will be a bouncy for the younger age group and games for all age groups including adults. Pastor Jimmy Thrift invites all ages to attend. Youmans Chapel is located on Dean Still Road in Blackshear.