Local Sports
Kimbree Gowen Claims GRPA District Golf Title, Nolan Lambert Second The Charlton County Recreation Department sent multiple golfers to the GRPA District 2 Class C Golf Tournament in Blackshear last week. Kimbree Gowen came away with first place in the 15-under girls age group. Nolan Lambert placed second in the 12-under boys age group. Both…
Read MoreSamuel Genon Carter
Samuel Genon Carter, 53, of St. George, passed away at his home Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born June 24, 1972 in Jacksonville, Florida. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He is preceded in death by his son: Brandon Carter and his mother: Sheila Carroll (Jimmy) Thomas. He is…
Read MoreOkefenokee Swamp and Paddle Georgia Anniversary
By Grace Wilson, Communications Director, Georgia River Network Georgia Rivers will host the Georgia Rivers Gala at the Ivan Allen Family Meadow in Atlanta on September 18 to celebrate saving the Okefenokee swamp from a proposed mine and celebrate 20 years of Paddle Georgia. The benefit will help fund the Georgia Water Trails program and…
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