City of Jesup Downtown Development Authority

08/27/2026

🎉 Happy 162nd Birthday to The Press-Sentinel! 📰❤️

For 162 years, The Press-Sentinel has been telling the stories of our community and keeping Wayne County informed and connected. We’re proud to celebrate a longtime part of our downtown and our community’s history.

Here’s to 162 years of telling our story and many more to come! 🎂📰❤️

08/26/2026

🍁✨ Scarecrows will soon be taking over Downtown Jesup!! ✨🍁

Have you signed up yet for Scarecrows Among Us 2026? 🎃
Whether you’re a business, school, church, club, family, or group of friends, this is your chance to get creative, show your spirit, and be part of one of our favorite fall traditions! 🌾👻

⭐ Why Participate?
✔️ Promote your group or business
✔️ Add festive charm to Downtown Jesup
✔️ Show off your creativity

📌 Ready to Enter?
🌾 Entry Fee: $40
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, September 23 at Noon
📄 Entry Forms: Available at Jesup City Hall or online at http://jesupga.gov/369/2026-Scarecrow-Among-Us-Contest

Don’t wait—start dreaming up your scarecrow and get signed up! We can’t wait to see what takes over Downtown Jesup this fall! 🍂🎃🌻

08/26/2026

⭐️Job Opportunity in Downtown Jesup⭐️

08/21/2026

🏈 It’s Friday! You know what that means… GO JACKETS! 🐝💛🖤

As we get ready for Friday night football, let’s show our Jacket pride both on the field and in our community!

Before the game, after the game, or anytime this weekend, shop local, eat local, and support the businesses that call Downtown Jesup home.

Let’s make it a great Friday night for the Jackets and our local businesses! Go Jackets! 🐝💛🖤

08/18/2026

⚠️ Road Work Update: Cherry Street Resurfacing

Update: Resurfacing work has now continued onto E. Cherry Street.

As previously noted, work is primarily taking place during nighttime hours to minimize traffic impacts. However, weather-related delays may require crews to continue working into the morning hours.

Resurfacing work will continue along both W. Cherry Street and E. Cherry Street until the project is complete.

If you are traveling through the area, please expect minor delays, use caution, and watch for workers and equipment.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this project continues. Thank you for helping us keep work crews safe!

⚠️ Road Work Update: Cherry Street Resurfacing

Update: Resurfacing work has now continued onto E. Cherry Street.
As previously noted, work is primarily taking place during nighttime hours to minimize traffic impacts. However, weather-related delays may require crews to continue working into the morning hours.

Resurfacing work will continue along both W. Cherry Street and E. Cherry Street until the project is complete.

If you are traveling through the area, please expect minor delays, use caution, and watch for workers and equipment.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this project continues. Thank you for helping us keep work crews safe!

08/12/2026

🍂🎃 Scarecrows Among Us is BACK for 2026! 🎃🍂

Downtown Jesup is getting ready for fall, and we want YOU to help us bring it to life! 🌾🍁

Grab your coworkers, classmates, church group, civic club, family, or friends and create a scarecrow that shows off your creativity, personality, or organization! Whether it’s spooky, silly, cute, clever, or completely over-the-top, we want to see it! 👻🤠🎨

🌾 Entry Fee: $40
📅 Deadline to Enter: Wednesday, September 23 at Noon
📍 Entry Forms: Available at City Hall or online at https://www.jesupga.gov/369/2826/2026-Scarecrow-Among-Us-Contest

Let’s fill Downtown Jesup with creative scarecrows and make this fall season festive, fun, and full of personality! 🍂🌻🎃 Enter the Scarecrows Among Us Contest 2026! # DowntownJesup

08/08/2026

Please Avoid - Around Downtown Area - Water Across Roads in Several Areas. Several cars stranded in the roadway. Use Caution!!!

08/08/2026

08/08/2026