Heather 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…
Read MoreJason 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…
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