Waycross, GA

Ware County residents celebrated the legacy and ideals of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with five days of events in Waycross beginning on Thursday. The 23rd annual celebration focused on the theme "The Dream Alive - Season of Change" signifying the past, present and future hope of King's dream.

The Waycross commemoration historically has been one of the largest in Georgia. More than three dozen community groups and churches participated in the parade, along with the Ware County High School band and the Albany State University marching band.

Waycross Mayor Clarence Billups

Ware County Golden Gator Marching Band

Albany State University Marching Rams Show Band

United States Air Force Mini-Jet

Waycross Police Chief Tony Tanner & Ware County Sheriff Randy Royal

Photos courtesy of Gene Dixon.

Local Realtor^® Earns Prestigious e-PRO^® Certification

May 22, 2008

Lana Minchew of Cobblestone Realty has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO^® course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.^®

The REALTOR e-PRO^® certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.

With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today's buyer and seller.

The exclusive REALTOR e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help REALTORS^®stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.

Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.

Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade^®. The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.

Lana Minchew with Cobblestone Realty
is the first and currently the only e-PRO®
in the Waycross / Blackshear, Georgia market place.

Perhaps you should consider Waycross, Georgia, a quiet, clean community located just 60 miles from the Georgia coast and 77 miles from Jacksonville, Florida. Waycross is a city filled with Southern hospitality and charm. Beneath its rural ambience beats the heart of a progressive community. Our mild climate and great location make outdoor activities a way of life.

Whether you prefer a farmhouse in the country or a contemporary home, the real estate market in our area is best categorized by its diversity. If you are contemplating a move and need real estate assistance I can help you locate the home or other property that's just right for you.

I invite you to explore the possibility of living in Waycross, Georgia!