November 7th Weekly Update
SwampLine Election Edition | Friday Weekly Roundup
November 7, 2025
Election Results — Southeast Georgia Recap
Statewide Races
PSC District 2:
Alicia M. Johnson (D) — 62.71%
Tim Echols (R) (I) — 37.29%
PSC District 3:
Peter Hubbard (D) — 62.91%
Fitz Johnson (R) (I) — 37.09%
City of Waycross
District 1 – Shawn Roberts (I): 73.10%
District 2 – William D. Simmons: 79.91%
District 3 – Shawn Sanders: 46.77%
District 3 – Katrena Felder (I): 32.70% → Runoff
District 4 – William Tompkins: 45.32%
District 4 – Tim Peacock: 38.60% →
Runoff
FLOST Referendum:
54.15% No | 45.85% Yes
City of Blackshear
Mayor – Keith Brooks (I): 61.80%
District 3 – Mitch Hall: Unopposed
District 4 – Charles L. Broady Sr.: Unopposed
District 5 – Corey Leseig (I): Unopposed
City of Patterson
Mayor – R.D. Thomas Jr. (I): Re-elected
Council Seat 2 – Ray Douberly: 52.80%
Council Seat 4 – David Smith (I): 50.00%
E-SPLOST: 64.01% Yes | 35.99% No
City of Homeland
Mayor – Leroy C. Guinn (I): Unopposed
Post 1 – Tommie Spikes: 56.78%
Post 2 – Delbert Shelton (I): 60.68%
Post 3 – Brian R. Lloyd (I): 67.23%
Community & Local Highlights
Daylight Saving Time Ended
Clocks rolled back last weekend — hope you enjoyed that extra hour!
First Friday — Tonight at 5 PM (Downtown Waycross)
Food, live music, and family fun downtown!
Vendors → jmccloskey@waycrossga.gov | 912-490-2108
Santa’s Beach Bash Parade — Dec 6 at 6:30 PM
A beach-themed Christmas celebration! Register floats and walking groups through the City of Waycross page.
Hospice Satilla Gala — Nov 13, 6–8 PM @ The Banter (Blackshear)
Free community gala honoring caregivers and hospice programs. Business-casual dress encouraged.
City of Waycross Financial Report Released
The City of Waycross has released its October 2025 Department Report and First Quarter FY2026 Financial Summary, highlighting performance and department updates.
Available on the City’s official Facebook page and website.
OHC Veterans Day Celebration — Honoring All Veterans
Tuesday, November 11 | Hosted by Okefenokee Heritage Center
Free Event
• Veterans Art Show & Memorial Displays — Doors open 10 AM (inside OHC)
• Program begins 11 AM — Outside in front of the depot
Keynote Speaker: Ludeane Whitfield, a lifelong community volunteer and advocate for veterans.
After the program: Lunch at Southern Forest World, hosted by Director Bertha Sue Dixon.
Okefenokee Fair — Open This Weekend!
Rides, games, and local vendors at the Okefenokee Fairgrounds.
Admission: $10 | Unlimited Rides: $30
Bring the family and enjoy the fair before it wraps up this weekend!
Local News & Safety
GBI Agents Fired Upon — Brantley County
Two GBI agents were shot at on October 31 while leaving a Hortense home during an investigation. No injuries reported; suspect in custody.
Click It or Ticket Campaign — November 2025
Bus Tour: Nov 10–14
Enforcement Period: Nov 22–30
Law enforcement agencies across Georgia will focus on seat-belt safety during the busy travel season.
Friday Night Lights — Local Playoffs
Games | Friday, November 14
Ware County vs. Flowery Branch
Pierce County vs. Ringgold
Charlton County vs. Macon County
The Gators, Bears, and Indians all head into playoff week next Friday — pack the stands and show your support!
Georgia & National Updates
General Assembly Preps for 2026 Session
Lawmakers are already drafting bills on property-tax reform, broadband expansion, and election process updates. Committees reconvene in January.
Government Shutdown — Day 37
Now the longest in U.S. history. Some offices have reopened, but agencies like the IRS and USCIS remain backlogged.
SNAP & Food Assistance
Millions of families may face delays if the shutdown continues.
SwampLine has shared local food resource posts on Facebook — check there for help options.
That’s this week’s SwampLine Friday Roundup — Election Edition 2025.
