James, new panel begin work By RICK NOLTE, Staff Writer Now that’s a debut. Dr. Michael-Angelo James was greeted by an overflow crowd at City Hall on Tuesday, January 7 for his first City Commission meeting as Mayor of Waycross. Citizens and well-wishers occupied...

Strickland takes Commission seat City clerk among vacant posts following Dinkins’ departure By MYRA THRIFT, Staff Writer StaffWriter Henry Strickland officially joined the Waycross City Commission on Monday evening, January 6, after being sworn in at the outset of the...

Election chief votes for retirement Gillis leaving Ware County post after 41 years By MYRA THRIFT, Staff Writer Staff Writer Sometimes retirement comes with a heavy heart, other times it’s a blessing to be enjoyed. Betty Gillis, supervisor of Ware County Board of...