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Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM

Parks get nod for improvements

Parks get nod for improvements
Waycross Police Chief Tommy Cox (L) stands with Waycross Mayor Michael-Angelo James (C) as he presents a plaque and gratuity to Police Officer Robert Jacobs who was honored as the city’s October Employee of the Month. Jacobs has been a member of the police force since August, 2023, and has an “affinity for traffic enforcement,” Cox said in introducing Jacobs during the city commission meeting Tuesday, October 8. Photo by RICK NOLTE

Waycross will soon begin planned improvements to three city parks after a construction bid was accepted by the Waycross City Commission at its bi-monthly meeting Tuesday, October 8.

Commissioners approved a resolution for the $3,437,918 contract with ICB Construction Group for upgrades to Bailey Street, Elizabeth Street and Garlington Parks. The bid was the lowest and best of two received for the work, Finance Director Greg Smith said.

Commissioners Sheinita Bennett, Katrena Felder, Diane Hopkins and Alvin Nelson were unanimous in accepting the bid despite it being more than $737,000 over budget.

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