James M. Dye Foundation

04/23/2025

22 teams + 17 sponsors + 12 volunteers = 1 incredible day!

If you'd like to support the Waycross Campus Pickleball Project, email [email protected] or call 912.449.7511 for more information!

04/21/2025

Birdies for Bucks Golf Classic presented by Memorial Satilla Health
April 18, 2025
Okefenokee Country Club

Photo Credit: AHA! Photography

04/19/2025

The fourth Birdies for Bucks Golf Classic presented by Memorial Satilla Health is in the books! Perfect weather, a full field, and the best volunteers around made this year’s event even better.

The Foundation recognized two individuals this morning, allowing them to hit a shot off the driving range to start the tournament.

Dr. Wade Dye is the son of the late Dr. James M. & Frances M. Dye. Dr. James Dye was the founding president of the former Waycross College and for whom the Foundation is named.

Mr. Bert Smith, retired superintendent of Ware County Schools, was a two-time national medalist in the 1990s for Waycross College’s golf team.

Pictures from AHA Photography will be posted to this page very soon.

Lastly, I could not even think about putting this tournament together without the creativity and support of Randy Yonz.

We are well on our way to bringing pickleball to SGSC’s Waycross Campus. I’d love to talk with you about how you can help us get across the finish line and make this dream a reality!

Taylor Hereford
Executive Director

04/15/2025

Tournament day is THIS FRIDAY! The vision of bringing pickleball to SGSC would not be possible without the support of these sponsors and the 22 teams that will hit the links at 12 noon Friday! This event has sold out for the second time in a row!

THANK YOU!

04/02/2025

THANK YOU! We are excited to share that this year’s tournament has sold out! Thank you to the sponsors and teams who are supporting our efforts to bring pickleball to SGSC!

We will be recognizing our tournament sponsors over the next 16 days as we countdown to Friday, April 18!

Thank you again for your support!

02/13/2025

The SGSC Family is humbled by your support of The Heart of South Georgia Campaign. Over 90% of the overall goal has been raised! Let's show the world the heart of South Georgia!

Contact [email protected] to learn how you can make a difference!

02/03/2025

Pickleball, anyone?!?

Join us for the 4th Birdies for Bucks Golf Classic presented by Memorial Satilla Health FRIDAY, APRIL 18 at the Okefenokee Country Club!

Proceeds from this year's tournament will help the Dye Foundation transform the Waycross Campus tennis courts into tennis AND pickleball!

Want to sponsor the tournament? Want more information? Visit the tournament website here: https://bit.ly/B4BGC

Questions? [email protected]

03/06/2024

The Dye Foundation is proud to partner with South Georgia State College in the first-ever comprehensive campaign for SGSC students! For more information, email [email protected] or visit https://www.sgsc.edu/alumni-and-friends/foundations

02/01/2024

01/29/2024

The James M. Dye Foundation is proud to partner with Memorial Satilla Health and SGSC for this exciting project on the Waycross Campus!

Memorial Satilla donates $100,000 for construction of SIM lab at South Georgia State College
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Memorial Satilla Health is proud to partner with South Georgia State College for the construction of a new simulation lab on the Waycross Campus for the School of Nursing. The hospital’s recent donation of $100,000 from the community benefit fund will assist with build out costs for the new lab.

11/21/2023

The new Losty Center on SGSC's Waycross Campus is one of many projects funded through the Dye Foundation, made possible by the selfless generosity of Dr. Tom Losty and his family.

SGSC was proud to welcome Dr. Losty and his granddaughter Olivia to campus for the celebration!

07/20/2023

Trustees Dr. Dan Booker (left) and Dave Callaway were recognized recently for their service to the Foundation. Both gentlemen were presented with a small gift basket filled with goodies from Sanders Honey Company as a token of appreciation.

The Foundation is grateful for your service! Thank you!