Jo Arbogast (Josephine Murray Arbogast) 8/21/2026
Jo Arbogast Ruby Josephine Murray Arbogast, 75, of Homeland, Georgia passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 3, 1950 to the late Holmes and Grace Murray. Jo was a 1968 graduate of Callahan High School. Jo grew up with a love for horses, sunflowers, hummingbirds, and butterflies. She…
Read MoreEllianos Coffee Comes to Folkston – By Leslie Kulwik
The wait is over, and Folkston has officially welcomed a new coffee shop to town. Ellianos Coffee Folkston opened its doors at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, and the community wasted no time showing its excitement. More than 500 customers were served on opening day, with cars filling the drive-thru and customers eager to…
Read MoreTheodore “Teddy” Grange (8/22/2026)
Theodore “Teddy” Grange was born on June 14, 1971 in Buffalo, NY to the late Minnie Pearl Murphy and Emmanuel Grange. Theodore was a hardworking and skilled professional. Throughout his career, he worked as a licensed Realtor, electrician, and certified welder in the State of New Jersey. Theodore passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22,…
Read MorePUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
Charlton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nicholas Adam Gunderson. Gunderson is a 35-year-old white male who is approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He was last heard from through a text message on July 23, 2026. His current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information concerning Gunderson’s whereabouts is asked to…
Read MoreAudrey Jean Prescott Stokes (8/19/2026)
Audrey Jean Prescott Stokes, 88, of Melbourne, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born in Folkston, Georgia on July 20, 1938, to the late Mersal Roosevelt Prescott and Sybil Juanita “Pete” (Gay) Prescott. Jean was a 1956 graduate of Charlton County High School. She had the honor of being chosen as the…
Read MoreRemembering Jesse A. Crews, Sr. – By Paul Kulwik
For Jesse A. Crews Jr., the legacy of his father, Jesse Andrew Crews Sr., is not simply found in an old photograph, a railroad depot or a memorial park bearing his name. It lives on in the lessons he taught his three sons; the people he helped throughout Charlton County and the example he set…
Read MoreStephen Wayne Nettles (8/6/2026)
Stephen Wayne Nettles, 76, of Homerville passed away Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, at Riverbrook Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born in Folkston, GA to the late James Lee “Jimmy” Nettles, Sr. and Alma Julia Vinson Nettles. Mr. Nettles lived in Folkston most of his life where he owned and operated Nettles…
Read MoreWoodrow Wilson Pickren Jr. (6/19/2026)
Woodrow Wilson Pickren Jr. July 12, 1939 – June 19, 2026 Woodrow Wilson Pickren Jr., known by many as “Woody,” passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2026; he was 86. Woody was born on July 12,1939 in Folkston, GA, the son of Jessie Mae Harrison Pickren and Woodrow Wilson Pickren, Sr.; grandson…
Read MoreFrom the Charlton County School System …..
After inspecting the progress on the new high school this morning, we have made the decision to delay the start of school for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY until further notice. We still anticipate starting school next week, but most likely on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Open house will be postponed as well. We will make…
Read MoreFLOCK: What You Need to Know – By Laurel Allen
Recently, there has been a buzz within the community about the FLOCK cameras placed on the roads entering and leaving the community. These cameras were installed as a result of a motion during a meeting with the County Commissioners on August 21, 2025. These cameras were installed in November of the same year and cost…
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