Fitzgerald Herald-Leader

11/06/2025

07/30/2025

The Blue and Gray Museum will host a book signing at 2-5 p.m. Sunday for authors Jerome Burke, LaTressa Moses and some other guests who will sign copies of their books and art work.
The signing is free to the public and there will be books available to purchase.

05/22/2025

First Baptist to honor military,
first responders on Sunday

This Sunday morning, First Baptist Church will once again conduct its annual Memorial Day worship service, beginning at 11 a.m, The service will be held in the sanctuary. First Baptist is located at 402 S. Merrimac Dr.
Led by the Sanctuary Choir, as well as soloists Trey Luckie and Amanda Roberts, this is a special tradition that the church has celebrated for the past 31 years. A special song, “Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones” will be performed to honor those we salute on Memorial Day.
In addition, each year the church recognizes past and present military personnel
(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard) and their families, as
well as first responders, which will include the police
department, the fire departments, the sheriff’s department and
EMS/medical personnel.
During the service, flags will be presented, at which time these groups of heroes will be asked to stand so those attending can show their deep appreciation for all these individuals have done and continue to do.
In addition, all the war-time flags, along with the MIA/POW flag, will
be presented. The 911 flag will also be included in the service.
Anyone who is a first responder and is on call but wishes to attend is more than welcome. Wear uniforms, if possible.
Pastor Jerry Mahan, Minister of Music Blane Jacobs and the entire
congregation of the First Baptist Church invite the Fitzgerald
community to join them for this special worship service.
Anyone who has questions should call the church at 423-4367.

05/21/2025

The Boggus Park Splash Pad will reopen at 10 a.m. this Saturday.
The splash pad will be open Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from noon until 7 p.m.
Children must be supervised by an adult and parents and guardians are responsible for their child’s behavior.
Camera surveillance is active throughout the park. Any acts of vandalism will leas to an investigation and possible prosecution, including action against any responsible parent or guardians.

03/06/2025

CSX is working on tracks in Ben Hill County in Fitzgerald. crossings currently closed are: Currently closed:
Merrimac Dr.
Altamaha St.
Oconee St.

Closings to be closed Tuesday are:
Central Ave.
Monitor Dr.
SR107

03/06/2025

We have been asked to post this to help get the word out to people in rural Coffee County.

FEMA’s next housing resource fair will be held at The Atrium at 114 N. Peterson Ave. in downtown Douglas. This location will be open this Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The goal is to connect eligible survivors with affordable housing and helping them towards recovery. Here they will meet with local housing organizations, landlords and property owners, the Small Business Administration and much more. “As Georgians continue to recover, we just want them to know that we are here for them, and that they are not alone throughout their recovery journey. We hope to see survivors who may need assistance walk through these doors and get the help that they may need,” says James Wood of FEMA.

01/22/2025

All Wiregrass Georgia Technical campuses will remain closed on Thursday, January 23. The latest report indicates that the snow will not be able to adequately melt to ensure roads are passable tomorrow. All campus updates will be posted on the college’s main page, at Wiregrass.edu, and through the college’s message alert system.

01/21/2025

Things are starting to get back to normal on the roads here in South Georgia. As such, all Southwell physician practices and convenient care clinics will be back open on Friday (1-24-25). Thanks from your friends at Southwell for being safe during this historic weather event.

01/21/2025

ATTENTION: All South Health District clinics and offices will close Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00PM and remain closed all day Wednesday, January 22.

At this time, we plan to reopen on Thursday, January 23. If that decision changes, we will post updates to our website and social media accounts.

We encourage you to follow the National Weather Service for the most up-to-date information on the Winter Storm and your local Emergency Management Agency for information specific to your county, including cold weather shelters and additional recommended safety measures.

01/21/2025

The office of First Baptist Church is closed until Thursday. All Wednesday activities have been canceled.