magazine Spring/Summer 2016 • Issue 27 Bless God, America! Life is busy, and we want you to spend time where it means the most. So whether you’re looking to save for college, renovate the kitchen, or buy your first home, your friends and neighbors at Waycross Bank & Trust are here to help. Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1988 501 Tebeau Street • Waycross, GA 31501 • 912-283-0001 www.WaycrossBankandTrust.com NMLS #518424 Congratulations to Ervin Nard. Ervin is GHSA State Champion in the Discus for AAAAA. Cynthia and Walt Eddings of Southern Harvest Produce at OHC’s Way Green Market. Satilla Faith Congratulations to Zane Channel 15 912-287-0948 Markle on earning his Eagle Scout. Zane is shown with his parents Chris and Heather. A graduate of Pierce County High School. Zane wants to be a lawyer. WAYCROSS magazine VITA-MART, INC. 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The webpage address for Blue Lives Matter is: http://bluelivesmatter.blue/ Jr. Boys 1st Place Jr. Boys Runner Up Jr. Mite Boys 1st Place Jr. Mite Girls Runner Up Jr. Mite Boys Runner up Jr. Mite Girls 1st Place Private Parties Meeting Rooms Catering KD’s Cafe can help you with everything 2 8 5 - 3 3 0 0 504 Elizabeth Street Waycross National Technical Honor Society • Spring 2016 Induction Ceremony at Coastal Pines Technical College Lucas and Thomas Family Dentistry, Inc Welcome to Our Practice Dr. George Thomas and Dr. Jason Lucas welcome you to our family dental practice in Waycross, GA. From the very first phone call, our entire team is dedicated to making sure that you always have a comfortable and rewarding experience with us. Doctors Thomas and Lucas hold a shared philosophy of caring relationships and a commitment to excellence in dentistry. 1600 Alice Street Waycross, GA Phone: 912-285-3140 Fax: 912-285-0260 www.thomasandlucasdentistry.com e-mail: [email protected] Dr. Virginia Carson is retiring as President of South Georgia State College. We wish Dr. Carson well in her retirement. She has earned it. Shown with Dr. Carson are l-r, Elle Carson, Mrs. Camilla (Carson) Moss, Car- son Moss, Mr. Bryan Carson, Mr. Francis Carson, Dr. Virginia Carson, Mr. Frank Carson, Mrs. Kristen Car- son and Ricks Carson. James and Alicia Johnson, Owners 505 State Street • Waycross, GA 31501 912-283-1313 • [email protected] “The Difference is Delicious!” Wacona Drive Ware County at Sunset. Drone photo by Keith Douglas. Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce Allie Dance, Membership Director, Chamber Amy Dixon, Administrative Director, Chamber Born & raised in Brunswick, GA. I attended the College of Amy has been with the Chamber since June 2013; she works Coastal Georgia. I worked my way through college at a locally closely with both the Membership and Executive Director on be- owned restaurant on Jekyll Island, where I worked myself into half of our business community. She is from Jacksonville, upper management with an emphasis in event planning. In Florida where she attended Florida State College. In 2009 she 2014, I opened a small women's clothing boutique in downtown relocated to Blackshear, Georgia with her husband and three Waycross and fell in love with the area. I am so excited to be children. back in Waycross, and I'm looking forward to getting to know the Allie and Amy can be reached at 912-283-3742 from 9am til community through the Chamber of Commerce. 5pm. 1503 Tebeau St. • Waycross www.musicfuneralhome.com 912-283-1414 Locally Owned & Operated by Rodney Music • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Roll-Off • Stationary Compactors 3473 Harris Road • Waycross Okefenokee Heritage Center Artists of the Month Phyllis Perry Houston Cooper Waycross Area Community Theater presents the Music Man Cast January 31st at First United Methodist Church Thank you for your service. Debbie Dean Brantley County is home to Debbie Dean. She is married and has two children and three grandchildren. Debbie has always en- joyed the outdoors and is appreciative of country life. Some of her favorite outdoor activities include nature walks with her grandchil- dren, camping, fishing, canoeing, bike riding, and photographing God's beautiful creation. Debbie treasures the time she spends with her family and friends. Debbie Dean Debbie can be reached at [email protected]. 81st Annual Waycross-Ware County Chamber Banquet Ralph and P. O. Herrin Business and Industry Award Jack Williams Community Service Award Henry Clarke presented by Danny Yarbrough w/wife Carol Mary Beth Butler Presented by Roger Williams McGregor Mayo Agriculture Award Kager Moody (l) Randy Sharpe Health Hero Award Presented by Joseph Slusher Dr. Mukesh Agarwal and Dr. Nishi Agarwal Presented by Congressman Buddy Carter Katherine Foss Education Award Carol McCloskey (surrounded by Memorial Dr. friends Gus Karle Award Presented by Franklin Pinckney Tara Crosby Morrison Presented by Larry Gattis Photos by Myra Thrift Society Editor Waycross Journal-Herald 81st Annual Waycross-Ware County Chamber Banquet Outgoing Chair, Sara Coggin with her husband Brian. The chamber banquet committee celebrating Eva’s time as Exceu- tive Director. Eva has accepted a position with Coastal Pines Techni- cal College. We wish her well. Enjoying the chamber banquet, l-r, are Gus Karle, CSX President Clarence Gooden, Eldee Rutland and Sue Clark. It is always our pleasure to be in the presence of greatness. Photos this page by Toni Nelson. Brunswick • Jesup Waycross 1-877-281-0777 Waycross Thank you for volunteering to assist ten families to have a better life in our community. Lee Hardware & B UILDING S UPPLIES 721 Albany Avenue • 912-285-0287 LEE Industrial Supply • 1-877-588-4711 Where Hardware Isn’t a Sideline www.leehardwareandbuilding.com Superior Customer Service Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory 130 Screven Avenue • Waycross www.milesodumfuneralhome.com 912-283-2525 Concert at the Ritz Theater. Left to right, Trombone: Larry Gattis and Matt Knox, French Horn: Jenny Varnadore, Tuba: Jeff Nelson, Trumpet: Alan Carter and Kathy Cox. 2016 Ware County Recreation Lady Gators 10U GRPA State Champions! If you’re looking for a health care provider, Southeast Georgia Congratulations! Front Row – l-r, Kaleigh Joiner, Josie Augustine, Health System is Shayla Pittman, Madilyn Medders, Zoe Crowe, and Raygan Dixon. ready to help. Middle Row – l-r, Madi Morgan, Kate Howell, Aniston Delk, Abby Hudson, Erin Meeks, and Taylor Vaughn. Back Row – l-r, Coach Alana Meeks, Coach Kelli Just call Delk, and Coach Garrett Crowe. Not in the picture: Bryton Borg 1-855-ASK-SGHS (1-855-275-7447) When you call our FREE Need a doctor? health care provider referral 1-855-ASK-SGHS line 1-855-275-7447 , we’ll help you find just the right provider for you and your family. sghs.org !! Welcome to Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers as Interim President at South Georgia State College. 5/2016 © 2016 SGHS PAGE STAR Region 11 Winner Rachel Dekom from Glynn Academy with her STAR Teacher John Eye. L-R, Libby Carter, Jimmy Carter, Annie Akins, Rachel Dekom, and John Eye. Congratulations! Ware County Star Student • Lindsey Smallwood Shown at the STAR recognition luncheon l-r, Lamar and Staci Smallwood, Lindsey, Danny Gill, Superintendent Jim LeBrun and Principal Bert Smith. Region 11 Winners Appling County High School Student: Hannah E. Hughes • Teacher: Ms. Angela McLean Bacon County High School Student: Marina D. Johnson • Teacher: Mr. Danny McLean Brantley County High School Student: Shereen Farooq • Teacher: Mr. Blake Johns Camden County High School Student: Lilly Claire Merck • Teacher: Mrs. Lisa Wolfe Charlton County High School Student: Hannah E. Murray • Teacher: Mr. John Boatwright Glynn Academy Student: Rachel Anne Dekom • Teacher: Mr. John Eye Jeff Davis High School Student: Jordan Ernst • Teacher: Mrs. Betsy Downer-Brown McIntosh County Academy Student: Cassandra M. McCullough • Teacher: Mr. Zach Zachry Pierce County High School Student: Nicholas A. Markowich • Teacher: Mrs. Susan Brauda Ware County High School Student: Lindsey A. Smallwood • Teacher: Mr. Danny Gill Wayne County High School Student: Wesley J. Peebles • Teacher: Mrs. Melinda Chancey Actual photograph Russell Bates l, Wayne Morgan With online security and data breaches being the top stories in the news over the past 18 months, it isn’t surprising that banks and credit card companies are taking action to protect their customers. One local institution, Waycross Bank & Trust, knew that offering this security to their customers wasn’t a matter of if, it was a matter of when. Their path to do so, however, is one that dates back to founding values of the bank. Russell Bates, President and CEO of Waycross Bank & Trust, elaborates, “We’ve planned for some time to transition customers to the more-secure chip debit cards. When we started talking about what those cards would actually look like, the idea was proposed that we support a local artist. As a community bank founded to support neighbors and local businesses, it aligns perfectly with our mission.” The bank approached photographer Wayne Morgan, an area icon when it comes to capturing picturesque scenes of the Okefeno- kee region.