Jason Michael Talley, Sr.
Jason Michael Talley, Sr., 54, of Waycross, GA passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, FL on February 26, 1971, to the late Douglas Talley and LouAnna Eustler Street. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years: Shea Talley; children: LJ Talley, Blake Warren…
Read MoreThe People STILL say NO to UNESCO – By Leslie Kulwik
The Annex Building in Folkston was filled to capacity on October 24, 2025, as concerned citizens gathered to voice their opinions during a meeting led by Michael Lusk, manager of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The meeting centered around the recent visit of scientists from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), part of…
Read MoreIndians Battle Hard But Fall To Brooks 39-21 – By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County Indians made the long trek to Brooks County last Friday night with a chance to grab the second seed out of the region for the playoffs. The Tribe started quick and led in the third quarter but eventually would succumb to the fifth ranked Trojans. The tribe received the opening kickoff and…
Read MoreCommissioners Address SPLOST Referendum Cancellation and Board of Elections Vacancy – By Leslie Kulwik
A special meeting of the Charlton County Board of Commissioners was held on October 24, 2025, to address two pressing issues: the cancellation of the November 4 SPLOST referendum and the recent vacancy on the Board of Elections. During the meeting, Brenda Hodges was appointed to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Lenora…
Read MoreHelen S. “Tibby” Mizell
Helen S. “Tibby” Mizell, 78 years of Kingsland, Georgia passed away October 18th at the Park Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Folkston, Georgia. Tibby was married to the late Eustace M. Mizell Jr. of Folkston, Georgia. She was born December 8, 1947 in Atlanta Georgia to her late parents John S Farmer and Helen…
Read MoreValerie Jeen Privett
A native of St. George, GA and a current resident of Louisville (Knoxville), TN passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025 after a sudden illness. Valerie was a people person. She made a positive, profound impact on every life she touched. She was preceded in death by her father Y. Gene Privett whom she thanked…
Read MoreGail Virginia Chancey
July 15,1945 – October 1, 2025 Gail passed away October 1, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on July 15, 1945 in Waycross, GA. to the late Junior Driggers and Virginia Dixon. Gail retired From Northeast Florida State Hospital. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters Diane White,…
Read MoreGeorgia DNR Opens Application Period for 2026 Career Academy
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through November 17, 2025, for its 2026 Career Academy, a weeklong summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management. This summer, DNR invites rising juniors and seniors to a weeklong summer camp where students will have…
Read MoreMaidens Season Ends After First Round – By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County softball team saw their season come to a close last Monday after dropping two games to Taylor County in the opening round of the GHSA State Playoffs. After making the long four-hour road trip to face the Region 6 champions the Maidens played well early on but couldn’t get key hits…
Read MoreStatewide Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Saturday – October 18th
Georgia’s most anticipated tradition for hunters across the state is almost here! Deer hunting firearms season opens Sat. Oct 18 and continues into January 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Opening day of the firearms deer season is like a holiday that hundreds of thousands of deer hunters…
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