The Boil Water Notice for Hiwannee Water Association has been lifted.The notice — asking customers to bring water from the tap to a rolling boil for five minutes — was...

The Annual Sales Tax Holiday — normally used to help families purchase clothes and supplies for the upcoming school year — has been moved up.Senate Bill 2470 of the 2026...

From The Richton DispatchAn 18-year-old with a history of run-ins with the law was back in jail last week after allegedly breaking into a Richton package store.Demarion...

People listed in the Jail Docket at the Wayne County Adult Detention Center have only been charged. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

Skies in Wayne County will light up Friday and Saturday during two different fireworks shows.The Fourth of July festivities kick off Friday night with a 250th Independence...

Submitted | The Wayne County News\The American Flag waves proudly in the breeze on the new flag pole erected at Clara Park. The pole has been...

The Wayne County News brought home a total of 25 honors — including eight first-place awards — during Saturday's Better Newspaper Contest hosted by...

The Waynesboro-Wayne County Library was recently selected as one of 50 recipients of the Burpee's America 250 Seed Collection Giveaway conducted...

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsStarting July 1, minors 18 and under who commit crimes using a firearm will automatically be charged and tried as adults.The statute...

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsA 3-year-old child was struck by a bullet early Monday afternoon.The incident occurred shortly after 12 noon...

By Paul KeaneThe Wayne County NewsSeveral coaches at Wayne County High School tendered either their resignation or retirement letters during Monday night's meeting of...

One person was killed and another injured after a wreck involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle Monday afternoon.Around 3 p.m. Monday, a...

The Wayne County News is looking for some assistance to complete its America 250 Section publishing on June 2.While putting together the Veteran's...

People listed in the Jail Docket at the Wayne County Adult Detention Center have only been charged. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

Paul Keane | The Wayne County NewsResidents were filled to the gills with rain nearly all of last week, including some heavy downpours as the...