The News and Farmer / The Jefferson Reporter

12/09/2024

Optimist Toy Drive
The Wrens North Jefferson Optimist Club is holding its annual Toy Drive campaign to help the youth of the area have a special holiday season. The club is currently accepting unwrapped toys, clothing, monetary contributions for boys and girls ages 1 to 12-years-old. Please mail monetary contributions to PO Box 351 Wrens, GA, 30833. Unwrapped toys and clothing can be dropped off at Wrens City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Optimist Toy Drive applications can also be picked up at Wrens City Hall. Please submit applications by Dec. 9. Any questions regarding this campaign can be directed to club president Michael Brown at 706-825-8205 or club treasurer Marcia Hannah at 248-212-8454.

11/18/2024

https://ogeecheeriverkeeper.salsalabs.org/photocontest24final?wvpId=d87dfe5a-07d9-42c6-9c50-a7e89b181edb

Each year, Ogeechee Riverkeeper solicits the best photographs from the watershed. Judges look for images that highlight what makes the Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers, and the surrounding areas, special.

11/18/2024

Hurricane Helene Recovery Virtual Information Session to be Held
Nov. 21: Learn about programs and resources available for hurricane recovery in Georgia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency
(FSA) in Georgia will host a virtual information session for Hurricane Helene Recovery on Thursday, Nov. 21. Staff will discuss programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery if impacted by Hurricane Helene, including the Emergency Conservation
Program (ECP) and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP).
The virtual event takes place at 1:00pm. Those who plan to attend should RSVP by emailing [email protected].

More Information
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Haylie Haines at (706) 552-2506 or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay
services.
To learn more about USDA’s disaster recovery assistance for recent hurricanes visit farmers.gov/hurricane.

10/25/2024

10/11/2024

Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, the City of Wrens has suspended late fees and disconnects for Utility Customers for this month.

10/06/2024

https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/local/the-news-and-farmer/2024/10/04/it-may-be-weeks-before-all-power-is-restored-jemc-president-says/75517787007/

Jefferson Energy President Wayne Gossage Jr says it may be weeks before all power is restored in its east Georgia 11-county coverage area

10/03/2024

Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 | 9 AM-3 PM
Supply Distribution (Food, Baby Supplies, & Household Items)
📍Old Louisville Middle School, 1200 School St, Louisville
**Please Enter From Price St

Link to sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF2EA2FB6-52020226-louisville?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Vjrsac7t2Cw6LLHDc4S1iJ6NPms2IGzGgariqRcBACrVQgQYbQgpqmuc_aem_e7bH9ieVU_16YWb6E2s9hw

10/03/2024

Attention Louisville! We have restored service at a QNBTNOW ITM (Interactive Teller Machine) in the lobby of our Operations Center located at the corner of Greene St. and E. 7th St. Here, you can get cash, complete deposits and make loan, credit card and safe deposit box payments with a real teller via video. We will be open today from 2pm until 5pm and plan to reopen tomorrow at 9am. Please continue to check the website for the latest updates: https://brev.is/ZwnDs

10/03/2024

Thursday, October 3, 11:15 AM
📍Taylor Funeral Home, 401 W 8th St , Louisville GA
Meals available via American Red Cross

10/03/2024

10/03/2024

Thursday, October 3
📍134 W College Ave, City of Wadley
"Jones County is coordinating relief efforts at the Wadley Complex Center, offering Wadley citizens hygiene items, baby necessities, pet food, disinfecting wipes, snacks, and roofing tarps."

10/02/2024

At this time the North Jet across from Ingles is open. Cards and cash accepted. Please be patient as there is a plan in place to maintain decency and order.