Gail 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…
Read MoreCherokee of Georgia Celebrate 45th Annual Fall Powwow
The Cherokee of Georgia hosted their 45th Annual Fall Powwow this past weekend, a three-day celebration of culture, community and tradition. The event offered something for everyone — from vibrant dancing and powerful storytelling to delicious food, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of vendors. A flag-folding ceremony was held as a solemn ceremonial…
Read MoreKloan Bass And Kline Petty
Kloan Petty Bass- 55 of Hahira, Georgia passed on August 6, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Bass was born in Sylvester, Georgia on January 8, 1970, to parents Roy Kline Petty and Linda Huggins Petty. Kloan was a dedicated wife and mother, an amazing daughter, a loving sister, and a proud, adored Grammie. She was also…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service Announces No Stamp Price Changes for January 2026
* Postmaster General David Steiner confirms no price increase for Market Dominant products in January 2026 * Delivering For America plan continues progress in controlling costs * Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world A recommendation by Postmaster General David Steiner not to raise prices in January 2026 for Market Dominant…
Read MoreTribe Rolls To 48-20 Homecoming Win Over Lanier – By Glenn Hughes
After a week off the Charlton County Indian football team returned to action last Friday night and evened their record at 3-3 with a 48-20 win over Lanier County. The Tribe took advantage of three Bulldog turnovers while Omari Wilson scored four times to lead the way. The Indians kicked off to start the game…
Read MoreDonald E Renshaw
Donald E Renshaw was born on a farm on the outskirts of the Okefenokee swamp near St. George, Georgia. His upbringing on the farm with his parents and eight siblings profoundly shaped his life. Donald served in the U.S. Airforce, stationed in California, where he met his wife Martha at Bethany Bible College. In the…
Read MoreGrand Opening for Celebration Depot – Kelvin Henderson
Celebration Depot welcomed the Charlton County community during a festive grand opening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 195 First Street. The grand opening offered opportunities to tour the venue, meet the owner and staff, and learn more about the services Celebration Depot will provide. With a focus on bringing people together for memorable events,…
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