Area News
Domestic Shooting on Country Club Road Leaves One Dead and One in Critical Condition – Leslie Kulwik
Investigators were on the scene of a shooting that occurred June 5 around 4:30 am. on Country Club Road. A white male (Dell Bennett – age 56) broke into a camper trailer belonging to his girlfriend (Sabrina Lankford age 45) and shot her. She called the Sheriff’s office and managed to get out of the…
The Charlton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting on Thursday June 4, to lift the temporary burn ban that was adopted on February 22. Many residents were happy about the decision but some wondered if the burn ban was cut too short. Less that 48 hours after the ban was lifted,…
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlton County Burn ban lifted!! The Charlton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting tonight to lift the burn ban. Please continue to exercise caution while burning outdoors, and remember to observe all applicable state and local burning regulations.
Griffin Thomas, a recent Charlton County High School graduate was selected and played in the Georgia Dugout Club Senior All Star Games in Macon at Mercer University. Thomas played with the Southeast Georgia Team and played against teams from other parts of Georgia. Thomas will be attending Andrew College in the fall to begin his…
In a world that can sometimes feel a little gray, one local artist is adding bright splashes of color and joy throughout Folkston and across Charlton County. From the break room at the new Winn-Dixie to the laundromat on Oakwood Street and even the windows of the United States Postal Service office in Folkston, her…
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026
Through the Keep Living Initiative, Camden Connection recently supplied Narcan Kits to the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office. “Equipping first responders with overdose reversal medication is one practical way we can strengthen protective factors and support life-saving intervention efforts in our community. We are proud to partner with agencies and organizations to help increase…
Charlton County Maiden basketball standout Christiona Farmer signed last week to continue her basketball career by signing with Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia. Farmer was an all-state selection and the Region 2-A Offensive Player of the Year last season as a senior leading the Maidens to the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs. As…
Four seniors at Charlton County High School took an important step toward their futures during the school’s Future Georgia Educators Signing Day held on Wednesday, May 6, officially committing to careers in education and pledging to serve the next generation of learners. The signing ceremony recognized seniors Stephanie Greer, Harlee Lightsey, Jessica McCaugh, and Bennett…
Charlton County senior baseball player Slade Oxley signed to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level on Friday at a ceremony held at the high school. Oxley will play at Union Commonwealth University in Barboursville, Kentucky. Union is a NAIA school that plays in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Oxley is still in action…