Waycross Neighborhood Watch & News

09/06/2025

08/14/2025

Two people are dead and two others injured after a shooting in Waycross.

07/16/2025

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/831054807/gbi-investigates-deaths-in-ware-county

Waycross, GA (July 15, 2025) – At the request of the Ware County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the deaths of Joey Nelson, Jr., age 18, and

06/26/2025

A rare and magical event will light up the skies this June — the Boötids Meteor Shower! ✨
Peaking around June 27, this meteor shower radiates from the Boötes constellation and can be seen best around midnight.
🔭 Viewing Tips:
• Head to a dark, rural area away from city lights
• Let your eyes adjust to the darkness for 15–20 minutes
• No telescope needed — just look up and be patient 🌌
🌙 This year, with minimal moonlight interference, conditions are ideal for spotting the Boötids!
Grab a blanket, lie back, and enjoy nature’s quiet celestial performance.
📅 Date: June 27, 2025
📍 Visibility: Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere
💫 Speed: Slow meteors (~18 km/s) — perfect for watching

06/26/2025

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06/02/2025

05/29/2025

In Waycross, Georgia, recent reports from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Department of Justice include arrests for drug trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, and a murder investigation related to a 19-year-old cold case.
Specific incidents include:
GBI arrests in Waycross:
The GBI arrested and charged Caleb Austin Walker, 26, of Waycross, with sexual exploitation of children.
Drug trafficking arrests:
The Department of Justice reported arrests and indictments in a major south Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy, involving defendants from Waycross and surrounding areas, including Cyrlus LaShawn Hayes, Davey Green, Renalba Jamar Green, and others.
Cold case arrest:
The GBI made an arrest in a 19-year-old cold case, charging Jon Worrell, 58, with malice murder, felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and aggravated battery in the death of his wife, Doris Worrell.