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02/24/2024

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02/18/2024

02/07/2024

Parents/Guardians,
We are contacting you at this time to make you aware of a lockdown that took place at the high school as well as to dispel false rumors that are circulating regarding what happened. This morning, a drug dog search took place at the high school as part of the school’s safety and wellness protocols. These searches occur randomly, so the school administration did not announce in advance that law enforcement was bringing the dogs to the campus. The school went into a soft lockdown, meaning students and staff had to stay in place until the search was complete to ensure the safety of all those on campus. We are thankful and proud to announce that after a thorough search of the school campus, no drugs or weapons were found. Social media rumors of weapons being located are false, and at no time was there any danger to the students and staff members. Normal school operations resumed as soon as the search was concluded.
Thank you for your understanding as we continue to make the safety and well-being of our students and staff our highest priority.

Reggie Burgess, Ed.D.
Director of Technology Services & Accountability
Wayne County Board of Education Tech Center

02/01/2024

Ongoing Situation: This video was taken earlier today around Goodwill area in Jesup. While shopping, you may not notice, but if you look closer there is an obvious issue. Bags, cups, cans and other garbage litter the area all around Walmart, goodwill, and the surrounding stores. This is due to heavy foot traffic in the woods and people living here.

We aren’t providing an opinion, just showing you what’s out there and going on right now, and how serious it still is.

12/21/2023

BREAKING: Stolen Vehicle gets into pursuit with Wayne County law enforcement.

This morning, Authorities were notified of a stolen vehicle in the vicinity of Rayonier Rd. The driver of the stolen vehicle initiated a pursuit, that resulted in his arrest after hitting a tree at Jesup Elementary School.

09/13/2023

BREAKING NOW: JESUP MAN WANTED

From Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

Walter Ted Williams

White Male
AGE: 38
Height: 6 Ft 4 In Weight: 170 Lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Distinguishing Tattoos: "Jennifer" on right side of neck, "Ted" on right hand, mid forearms- Naked Lady on right arm & a Jester on left arm, Lady W/ Dragon on left calf, "Mat" & "Paige" on right calf, "Smoke Now, Cough Later" on back.
Fugitive from justice if seen contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 912-427-5970 or 912-427-5992

Jesup, GA. (WCNT)
By: WCNT Staff
Posted: Sep 13, 2023 / 03:00PM EDT

09/11/2023

Never Forget! 9/11

09/10/2023

Georgia Southern is 2-0 after a big win against UAB 49-35 in statesboro yesterday:

The Eagles will take the road next weekend for the first away game against Wisconsin. Kickoff set for 12PM ET

Photo by The Georgia Southern Eagles

Jesup, GA. (WCNT)
By: WCNT Staff
Posted: Sep 10, 2023 / 1:30AM EDT

09/10/2023

Georgia is 2-0 after defeating Ball State 45-3 at home yesterday:

The Dawgs will face a real test next week as they host South Carolina in Athens at 2:30PM.

Photo by The Georgia Bulldogs

Jesup, GA. (WCNT)
By: WCNT Staff
Posted: Sep 10, 2023 / 1:00AM EDT

08/30/2023

Update: Take Shelter Wayne County!

08/30/2023

BREAKING: Idalia makes landfall as a Major Category 3 Hurricane:

What We Know!

08/30/2023

BREAKING: Hurricane warning in effect for Wayne & Glynn county.

What We Know!

08/29/2023

Branch Closures: For the safety of our team, all PrimeSouth Bank branches will be closed on 8/30/2023 due to inclement weather. Please check back here for more information as it becomes available. Our ATM, Mobile Banking and Online Banking services are still available.

08/29/2023

BREAKING: Hurricane watches in effect for Wayne & Glynn county.

What We Know!

08/29/2023

UPDATE: Three Rivers Regional Library System will remain closed on Thursday, August 31st and will reopen on Friday, September 1st as conditions permit.

NEWS FLASH!

The safety of our patrons and staff always comes first at Three Rivers Regional Library System. As Hurricane Idalia is closing in and is expected to make landfall Wednesday, August 30th, Three Rivers Regional Library System will be closing at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29th and will plan to reopen Thursday, August 31st depending on conditions. Please continue to check back for updates on further closures.

08/29/2023

BREAKING: Tropical storm warnings in effect for Wayne & Glynn county.

What We Know!

08/29/2023

BREAKING NOW: All Wayne county schools closed Wednesday ahead of Idalia.

Statement from the Wayne county school district stays, Due to the storm in the Gulf of Mexico that is currently forecast to impact our area, we are canceling school and all school-related activities for Wednesday, August 30. All after-school activities scheduled for Tuesday will still take place. We will continue to monitor the situation and as soon as we can determine factors such as road conditions and power outages following the storm, we will make a decision on whether we will return to normal school operations on Thursday. We will communicate all updates to you via ClassTag and local media.

We are monitoring closely around the clock to bring you the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia.

Jesup, GA. (WCNT)
By: WCNT Staff
Posted: Aug 28, 2023 /08:00PM EDT