Sports – local and otherwise
The Charlton County Maiden softball team had a big week last week winning four region contests all by run rule to move to 8-5 on the season and 6-1 in Region 2-A. The Charlton County football team dropped their first game of the year losing to Jeff Davis. But the Indians showed some grit after…
Read MoreSouth Georgia State College Recognizes Students
PRESS RELEASE: A total of 360 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Summer 2025 Academic Recognition Lists, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Sara Selby. 18 students earned a spot on the President’s List, 14 on the Dean’s List, and 328 on the Academic Honors List.…
Read MoreTribe Wins 40-36 Shootout Against McIntosh County Academy
By Glenn Hughes The Charlton County Indians hosted McIntosh County Academy last Friday night and fans got their money’s worth with lots of points scored by both sides. The lead would change hands several times in the course of the game before the Indians held on for a 40-36 win to improve to 2-0 on…
Read MorePoppy Poster Contest Winners
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Poppy Poster Contest for students in grades 2 through 12, including those with special needs. Seven grade classes competed, showcasing their artistic talents on an 11”x 14” poster board with the poppy as the central theme. In each division, judges selected a winner from every category, who received $50…
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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…
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…
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