Sports
By Glenn Hughes The Charlton County Indians opened up the 2025 football season with a 32-12 win over Brantley County. Omari Wilson rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns while Brandon Woolard scored twice as well. The Charlton County dropped two of three falling to Brunswick, beating Atkinson County before losing to Lanier County. The…
Read MoreCharles Larry Crews
Charles Larry Crews, 80, of Folkston, GA passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hospice Satilla in Waycross. GA following an extended illness. He was born April 02, 1945, in Folkston, GA to the late Charles Basil Crews and Annie Emaline Altman Crews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreOliver Zarphus Prescott, Sr.
Oliver Zarphus Prescott, Sr., 89, of Bentonia, MS, formerly of Folkston, GA, passed away on August 11, 2025. Both the visitation and the funeral will be held on Thursday, August 14, at Scotland Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with the funeral beginning at 1:00 PM. Bro. Glenn Allen, of…
Read MoreProclamation Honoring Bruce Young
Proclamation Honoring 13 years of Service for Bruce Young WHEREAS, Bruce Young has honorably and faithfully served as the Director of Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services (EMA/EMS) for Charlton County for the past thirteen (13) years; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to public safety, emergency preparedness, and rapid response…
Read MoreDeacon Charles Edward Williams
Affectionately known as “Smiley”, was born on February 28, 1956, in Waynesville, Georgia, to the late Tolly Williams and Mother Edith Hazel Frazier Williams. He was raised in the Charlton County School System and later completed some technical college training. Smiley dedicated his life to hard work, service, and faith. He worked faithfully for 32…
Read MoreCharlton County Board of Commissioners Proclamation Honoring Glenn Hughes
WHEREAS, Glenn Hughes was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in his beloved hometown of Albany, Georgia, where the foundation of his lifelong passion for education, athletics, and community involvement was established; and WHEREAS, Glenn pursued higher education at the University of Georgia, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, dedicating himself…
Read MoreSports – local and otherwise
By Glenn Hughes The 2025 Indian football season gets underway this Friday night in Nahunta against Brantley County. Make plans to get out and support these kids. The Indians are looking to improve on their 5-6 record from a year ago. The Maiden softball team had a tough week last week dropping games to Pierce…
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By Glenn Hughes The Charlton County Indians opened up the 2025 football season with a 32-12 win over Brantley County. Omari Wilson rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns while Brandon Woolard scored twice as well. The Charlton County dropped two of three falling to Brunswick, beating Atkinson County before losing to Lanier County. The…
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By Glenn Hughes The Charlton County Maiden softball team got off to a good start last week after routing McIntosh County Academy and then coming from behind to defeat Worth County. The Charlton County football team had their scrimmage last Friday night against Berrien. The final scoreboard showed the Rebels edging the Tribe 13-12 but…
Read MoreWayne Bryant
December 16, 1942 – July 28, 2025 Brentwood, TN Wayne Bryant, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 16, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, Wayne dedicated his life to his career as an industrial machinist and proudly served in the…
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