Sports By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County Indians advanced to the second round of the GHSA Class A Division II playoffs after a convincing 35-7 win over Macon County in Montezuma. The Tribe will travel to Sylvania this Friday night to face Screven County. Former Indian Maurice Sims rushed for fifteen yards on three carries in Tennessee Tech’s…
Read MoreCharlton Advances To Second Round With 35-7 Win Over Macon Co. By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County Indians cleared several hurdles Friday night in their 35-7 first round playoff win against Macon County. The Tribe advances to the second round for the first time since 2022 and ended Macon County’s seven game winning streak against the Indians. The Tribe last defeated the Bulldogs way back in 1964 for their…
Read MoreSports- By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County Indians will open the first round of the GHSA state playoffs this Friday night at Macon County. Kickoff is set for 7:30 in Montezuma. The Charlton County basketball teams had a scrimmage last Friday night against Glynn Academy. Both teams were defeated but it gave the coaches a good idea of…
Read MoreGrand Opening at Zaxby’s – By Paul Kulwik
Cold temperatures did not discourage the line to get in for the grand opening at Zaxby’s in Folkston. Some started to come late last night. The line was so long that they opened an hour early. First 100 people got free Zaxby’s for a year. For Zaxby’s owners Taylor and Carley Hawkins this is what…
Read MoreLocal Author Brings “Farmer Remi” to Life – By Leslie Kulwik
Life on a South Georgia farm is full of surprises — something local author Amanda Tousant knows firsthand. The Folkston-based writer, illustrator, and U.S. Army veteran has transformed her everyday adventures into Farmer Remi, a heartwarming new children’s book inspired by her real-life dachshund and the colorful cast of animals that share her family’s farm.…
Read MorePreston Daniel Prescott
Preston Daniel Prescott, 21, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born December 20 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church and was a member of Shining Stars. He played baseball this year for the first time with the Miracle League in Waycross. Above all,…
Read MoreHeather Rose Rodgers Gills
Heather Rose “Peaches” Rodgers Gills was born on August 22, 1940 in Folkston, Georgia and dies on October 8, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Heather grew up surrounded by a large family in their small town of Folkston, Georgia. Her mother, Maggie, owned a local general store and dress shop that she would work…
Read MoreStrong Second Half Leads Tribe to 60-34 Win Over Turner – By Glenn Hughes
After a first half that went back and forth the Charlton County Indians outscored Turner County 30-8 in the second half to end the regular season with a 60-34 win. With the win the Indians claimed the third seed out of the region and will open the state playoffs on November 14 at Macon County…
Read MoreDorothy “Dot” Allbritton Rhoden
Dorothy “Dot” Allbritton Rhoden, 89 of St. George passed away Monday morning (October 27, 2025) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Owen David Allbritton and Rachel Lee Allbritton. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lamar Rhoden, Jr.;…
Read MoreHelp Stop China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea and United Nations Controlling Over 400,000 Acres in Georgia
The United Nations organization known as UNESCO, made up of 194 member countries—many of which are considered adversaries of the United States—is moving forward with plans to designate the Okefenokee Swamp as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If approved, more than 400,000 acres of Georgia land could fall under international oversight, managed by a committee…
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