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Hobby Lobby News

As most of you will know, the National Craft & Home Décor Retailer is Opening a New Store in Waycross.

The information you need is who what and when, so here’s the latest that they have released:

This is Hobby Lobby’s thirty-second location in Georgia, which is projected to open at the end of February. The location will bring about 35-50 jobs to the community paying $15 per hour for full-time and $10 per hour for part-time associates.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK ­ Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. a privately held national retail chain of craft & home décor stores, is set to open a new store in Waycross, GA. Construction is underway on this new 55,000 square-foot building located at between Hatcher Point Road and Woodward Avenue on Memorial Drive.

A gift that could save a lifeStart the New Year off Right!

With just days before Christmas I know that there are some of you out there that just hasn’t got all the Christmas gifts yet. It happens every year, and to be honest I fall into this trap each year as well, so I know what it’s like.

So what would I suggest for that person that has everything?
Well, how about a gift that could save their life, this year, heaven forbid!
Air Evac is our local air ambulance helicopter service providing medical transport which dramatically reduces the time to an emergency treatment facility.
Ita, let’s look at this for a moment, if you’re in an accident or have a medical emergency and Air Evacuation is determined to be your fastest and safest option Air Evac Lifeteam can fly you to the nearest appropriate hospital at a substantial fee, because keeping a helicopter ready 24-7 isn’t cheap. That’s OK, but I can’t afford that and I don’t think my insurance will cover that, what now, I want the best, BUT there is an answer

a 1 year family membership is affordable at $65 a household*, plus your out-of-pocket costs for air medical flight are covered if we transport you. * subject to the size of the family

Okefenokee Swamp Park | Annual Light Show

annual light show

There’s still time if you haven’t been to see the lights this year at the Swamp Park.

The Okefenokee Swamp Park invites you to Come & See the Lights this Christmas.

Night still available at this time are:

DEC 12-14, 19-23 & 26-30.

 

First light show train at 6 pm. Last departs at 9 pm.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Announces ‘Locals Day

Are you a resident of Charlton, ware, or Clinch County, Georgia or Baker County, Florida?

Looking for something fun for the whole family during this holiday season? Come and visit the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area on Saturday December 13 for the refuge’s first Locals Day! During this event, the refuge will be open as normal to the public, but for residents that live in the counties where the refuge is found (Cherleton ', ware, Clinch and Baker, FL) – great discounts are available! Locals will receive FREE ENTRY (normally $5/vehicle), a 10% discount on purchases made at the Okefenokee Wildlife League bookstore (within the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center), et 10% discounts on 90-minute boat tours and canoe/kayak rentals (Okefenokee Adventures).

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SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training

Skywarn is a program the National Weather Service uses to improve severe storm watches and warnings. Trained volunteers serve as storm spotters. These spotters pass on vital “ground truth” information to forecasters during severe weather events. They are the eyes and ears not only for forecasters, but for the community as a whole Skywarn volunteers come from all walks of life, and generally have two things in common – an interest in weather as well as an interest in serving their community.

Skywarn classes

Shop Small Saturday November 29

Please Join the Waycross Ware County Chamber of Commerce in this event

During this shopping season remember to shop local and support all our local businesses. Dollars spent out of town return little to our community. Don’t forget your locally owned small businesses. For every $100 spent in a locally owned small business, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures.

Below are Chamber members featuring their unique products. The first 15 customers mentioning Shop Small Saturday will receive a free Shop Small canvas tote bag at these locations.