Opinion

Thanks, Richard!

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The retirement of Richard Johnson as director of the Wayne County Emergency Service will leave a big space to be filled in the county’s fire and ambulance services.

Good decision by Jesup Council

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We are happy to report this week that the Jesup City Council has reviewed an earlier decision to hold a three-day planning retreat in Savannah.

Maintaining transparency?

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Things have been going well for the city of Jesup lately—especially in the financial realm—so we are wondering why the Jesup City Council decided to remove the line item for a financial report each

SPLOST renewal is badly needed

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With early voting set to start Monday, the case for renewing the local SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) is obviously strong.

Congratulations, James E. Bacon!

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The modernization of James E. Bacon Elementary School, with all of its pandemic-related delays and cost increases, has sometimes been compared to a difficult birth.

Remembering Jim Bland

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We join with the city of Jesup in remembering the late Jim Bland, a community leader who was remembered last Thursday night at the first Christmas tree lighting since the downtown park was named Ja