Dan Bennett Jr. is stepping down as school board attorney.
Ferrell
Half of the above building, located at 333 West Carter Avenue will, be the new home of the Pierce County Industrial Development and Building Authority. Vacant since April of this year, IDBA Executive Director Blake James hopes to be in the new location later this month.
The Blackshear City Council is currently considering adjusting the grace period for cutting off water utilities due to non-payment and also increasing the late fees for reactivation.
Lanier
Finally!
It's hot, hot, hot!
Pierce County experienced its first heat wave of the season last week with sweltering temperatures accompanied by high humidity and heat indices near 110 degrees. The mercury soared to 102 degrees Saturday afternoon on the Eagle Storage thermometer in Patterson. A cold front moved through the area Sunday bringing with it relief from the heat.
Photo by Steve Jeffords
Jeanne Cahill (seated), author of Call Me Jeanne, chats with attendee and local author Tom Strait of Blackshear.
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA), Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), and the University of Georgia College of Public Health, have partnered to launch the Georgia Farm Profitability Survey, a statewide effort to measure the economic challenges facing Georgia farmers.
An overhead photo shows crews double-tasking replacing the old US 84 bridge at the Satilla River with two new ones. Some teams are taking down the old bridge while others are building the new westbound structure. When the project is fully completed, new eastbound and westbound bridges will be in place.
A few days ago, we celebrated our nation’s birthday. Across the country there were flags waving, families gathering, fireworks lighting up the night sky and many hearts filled with gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. It is right to be thankful. It is right to remember the sacrifices that have been made. It is right to appreciate the blessings God has allowed us to enjoy in this land.
Jim Thomas
News Briefs for 7/8/26
Seniors Farmers Market, July 31
The Pierce County Chamber of Commerce invites members of the local business community to enjoy Coffee with the Chamber, 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, at the chamber’s offices, located at 200 SW Central Avenue, Blackshear, GA.
The Pierce County Chamber of Commerce’s special summer scavenger hunt has begun.
Women’s conference set for July 25
Williams
Shropshire
Erica Walker of Blackshear, an RN praised for her initiative and leadership, was among five Memorial Satilla Health colleagues named as recipients of HCA Healthcare’s Awards of Distinction, recognizing their commitment to patients, colleagues and the Waycross community.
The Pierce County Health Department encourages parents to make sure their child is ready for the 2026-2027 school year with a clean bill of health.
Pierce County Board of Elections and Registration is not sending out letters asking residents to update their voter registrations.