Area News
During a special called meeting of the Charlton County Board of Commissioners on July 7, founders of The Farm at Okefenokee, Doug Davis and Jeff Meyers, presented an updated master plan outlining the project’s future development and long-term vision for Charlton County. The purpose of the meeting was to provide county commissioners with an update…
Former Charlton County Maiden star basketball player Courtney Williams was recently selected to play in the upcoming WNBA All Star Game in Chicago on July 25. This marks the third time in her career she has been named an All Star. The Minnesota Lynx guard is averaging 15.8 points per game while also being the…
On July 7, work began on a new-style roof above Shear Savvy on Main Street, giving the downtown building a fresh new look as renovations continue. Improvements like these help enhance the appearance of Main Street and contribute to the ongoing revitalization of downtown Folkston. While several buildings (see below) could still benefit from updates,…
Mrs. Sallie Chatman, the oldest living resident of Charlton County, celebrated her 107th birthday on June24, marking an extraordinary milestone that few people ever reach. Born in 1919, Chatman has lived through more than a century of history, witnessing dramatic changes in her community, the nation, and the world. Her longevity has made her a…
This week marks one year since we became the owners of the Charlton County Herald. Looking back, it is hard to believe how quickly the time has passed and how much we have learned along the way. When we first took ownership of the newspaper, we knew it would be a challenge. What we…
Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to Georgia this weekend. The American Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1. Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even…
Construction continues on a new visitor center at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as work advances on a facility that will eventually replace the refuge’s current visitor center. Refuge Manager Michael Lusk said the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Once the new building is finished and operational, the…
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,…
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…