Small business owners event
Contact Southern Forst World for more details on 912.285.4056
or visit their site at southernforestworld.com
Smokey the Bear is coming to Laura S. Walker State Park to celebrate his 77th Birthday. Join us at the Interpretive Center for games and crafts.
Pre-register at the Visitor Center. 912-287-4900 $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us as we gather around the campfire to roast s’mores while we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, flashlight, bottled water, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us for a Rise & Shine.
Each month the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce holds a Rise & Shine at a different members venue.
To see this location, please check out our Chambers website at waycrosschamber.org
The public is invited to visit and observe an Okefenokee Toastmasters Club meeting any Wednesday at noon in the Student Services Building at South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus. The club provides an opportunity to learn useful tips and tricks to improve one’s speaking and leadership skills.
Toastmasters International: Where Leaders Are Made
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. Exchange’s Mission Statement was updated in January, after approval by the National Board of Directors. The concise phrasing more effectively communicates our mission to members, potential members and the general public.
Core Values
Each member of Exchange holds near to their heart three core values – Family, Community, and Country. Commitment to Family is interpreted not only as one’s own family needs, but also those of all American families. Strengthening families, with a focus on youth, is addressed in many ways through Exchange’s Programs of Service. Commitment to the Community where an Exchangite resides is the focal point for each club’s efforts. Exchange is unique as a service organization in that it has the flexibility to structure projects that target the specific needs of a particular geographic location, rather than being restricted to a certain cause. Commitment to Country was born in the aftermath of World War II, a time of unquenchable patriotism. Exchangites are proud to join veterans and other civic groups in promoting Americanism as the rich blessing of democracy and freedom, and in educating today’s youth to cherish its values. These three values are translated into actions every day to bring about positive results through the work of hundreds of clubs and tens of thousands of dedicated Exchange Club members every day.
The public is invited to visit and observe an Okefenokee Toastmasters Club meeting any Wednesday at noon in the Student Services Building at South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus. The club provides an opportunity to learn useful tips and tricks to improve one’s speaking and leadership skills.
Toastmasters International: Where Leaders Are Made
Join us as we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, bottled water, a flashlight, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Kiwanis Club of Waycross is affiliated with Kiwanis International, a global voluntary organization. We meet on Fridays at Jerry J’s on Plant Avenue at noon. We fundraise to support organizations that serve children in our community e.g. Saddle-Up, Okefenokee Regional Library, HeadStart and more. We promote literacy and youth leadership. We support Bring Up Grades (BUG) programs in our local elementary schools.
Join us for movies under the stars. Limited to 15 people, minimum of 4. Bring bottled water, insect repellent, and a blanket or chair.
Pre-registration is required by noon one day prior to the event; call or stop by Visitor Center.
Social distancing is required. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us during one of three sessions for a time of recreational archery.
Limited to three people for each session.
Pre-register at Visitors Center by noon on the day preceding the event date. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us for an afternoon of fun yard games and table games. Limited to 25 people, no minimum.
Bring insect repellent and bottled water.
Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Join us as we gather around the campfire to roast s’mores while we watch the meteor shower occurring this evening.
Bring binoculars, insect repellent, flashlight, bottled water, and a blanket to lie on the ground. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-2022 Hunt Season Dates
Folkston, GA….Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of many refugees in the United States that offer hunting opportunities to the visiting public. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. Public hunting opportunities are a way to provide recreational opportunities and permit the use of a valuable resource. Public hunting on the Okefenokee NWR is permitted in three areas: the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket, and the Cowhouse Unit during certain seasons each year. All hunters must possess all applicable Georgia hunting licenses in accordance with state regulations. Hunters may view the refuge-specific hunt brochure (available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee) for additional hunt regulations and information.
Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
Deer and Feral Hog Lottery Quota Hunt, located near Folkston. The dates of this hunt are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 (5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). A total of 40 permits will be awarded for the hunt, 10 of which will be reserved for mobility-impaired hunters (i.e. confined to a wheelchair) and/or youth hunters (ages 16 and under). Mobility-impaired and youth hunter dates are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23. Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter drawn for Chesser Island can have one escort to assist with their hunt. The escorts of these individuals are authorized to hunt under the same permit. Hunters are required to use shotguns or muzzleloaders only. Deer taken do not count against the state limit and a special refuge tag will be provided upon check-out for each deer taken.
Pocket Unit Hunt
Deer and Feral Hog Archery Only, located near Fargo. The dates of this hunt are September 11 – November 7, 2021, in accordance with State regulations. All hunters must sign in and out each day of the hunt. All stands must be removed daily.
Contact Stephen C. Foster State Park at 912 637-5274 for an early exit to the hunt area if you are staying in the park overnight.
Cowhouse Unit Hunt
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) is managing deer, feral hog, small game, and turkey hunts on Cowhouse Island in conjunction with their Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunts. Hunters on this portion of the refuge are limited to foot and bicycle traffic only. No dogs are allowed except for hunting quail. Sign-in and check-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Regulations and information may be obtained by calling (229) 426-5267 or at www.gohuntgeorgia.com and http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-2022 Hunt Season Dates
Folkston, GA….Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of many refugees in the United States that offer hunting opportunities to the visiting public. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. Public hunting opportunities are a way to provide recreational opportunities and permit the use of a valuable resource. Public hunting on the Okefenokee NWR is permitted in three areas: the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket, and the Cowhouse Unit during certain seasons each year. All hunters must possess all applicable Georgia hunting licenses in accordance with state regulations. Hunters may view the refuge-specific hunt brochure (available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee) for additional hunt regulations and information.
Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
Deer and Feral Hog Lottery Quota Hunt, located near Folkston. The dates of this hunt are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 (5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). A total of 40 permits will be awarded for the hunt, 10 of which will be reserved for mobility-impaired hunters (i.e. confined to a wheelchair) and/or youth hunters (ages 16 and under). Mobility-impaired and youth hunter dates are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23. Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter drawn for Chesser Island can have one escort to assist with their hunt. The escorts of these individuals are authorized to hunt under the same permit. Hunters are required to use shotguns or muzzleloaders only. Deer taken do not count against the state limit and a special refuge tag will be provided upon check-out for each deer taken.
Pocket Unit Hunt
Deer and Feral Hog Archery Only, located near Fargo. The dates of this hunt are September 11 – November 7, 2021, in accordance with State regulations. All hunters must sign in and out each day of the hunt. All stands must be removed daily.
Contact Stephen C. Foster State Park at 912 637-5274 for an early exit to the hunt area if you are staying in the park overnight.
Cowhouse Unit Hunt
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) is managing deer, feral hog, small game, and turkey hunts on Cowhouse Island in conjunction with their Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunts. Hunters on this portion of the refuge are limited to foot and bicycle traffic only. No dogs are allowed except for hunting quail. Sign-in and check-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Regulations and information may be obtained by calling (229) 426-5267 or at www.gohuntgeorgia.com and http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-2022 Hunt Season Dates
Folkston, GA….Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of many refugees in the United States that offer hunting opportunities to the visiting public. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of all species of wildlife. Public hunting opportunities are a way to provide recreational opportunities and permit the use of a valuable resource. Public hunting on the Okefenokee NWR is permitted in three areas: the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket, and the Cowhouse Unit during certain seasons each year. All hunters must possess all applicable Georgia hunting licenses in accordance with state regulations. Hunters may view the refuge-specific hunt brochure (available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee) for additional hunt regulations and information.
Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
Deer and Feral Hog Lottery Quota Hunt, located near Folkston. The dates of this hunt are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 (5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). A total of 40 permits will be awarded for the hunt, 10 of which will be reserved for mobility-impaired hunters (i.e. confined to a wheelchair) and/or youth hunters (ages 16 and under). Mobility-impaired and youth hunter dates are Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23. Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter drawn for Chesser Island can have one escort to assist with their hunt. The escorts of these individuals are authorized to hunt under the same permit. Hunters are required to use shotguns or muzzleloaders only. Deer taken do not count against the state limit and a special refuge tag will be provided upon check-out for each deer taken.
Pocket Unit Hunt
Deer and Feral Hog Archery Only, located near Fargo. The dates of this hunt are September 11 – November 7, 2021, in accordance with State regulations. All hunters must sign in and out each day of the hunt. All stands must be removed daily.
Contact Stephen C. Foster State Park at 912 637-5274 for an early exit to the hunt area if you are staying in the park overnight.
Cowhouse Unit Hunt
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNA) is managing deer, feral hog, small game, and turkey hunts on Cowhouse Island in conjunction with their Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunts. Hunters on this portion of the refuge are limited to foot and bicycle traffic only. No dogs are allowed except for hunting quail. Sign-in and check-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Regulations and information may be obtained by calling (229) 426-5267 or at www.gohuntgeorgia.com and http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.
The public is invited to visit and observe an Okefenokee Toastmasters Club meeting any Wednesday at noon in the Student Services Building at South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus. The club provides an opportunity to learn useful tips and tricks to improve one’s speaking and leadership skills.
Toastmasters International: Where Leaders Are Made
