Thomas Raymond Mizell, Sr. (6/3/2026)
Mizell – Thomas Raymond Mizell, Sr., age 87, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny, FL. Raymond was born in Folkston, GA on October13, 1938, to the late Lonnie A. Mizell and Aggie Nettles Mizell. He was raised in Folkston and was a dedicated…
Read MoreConstruction Progresses on New Okefenokee Visitor Center – By Kelvin Henderson
Construction continues on a new visitor center at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as work advances on a facility that will eventually replace the refuge’s current visitor center. Refuge Manager Michael Lusk said the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Once the new building is finished and operational, the…
Read MoreDomestic Shooting on Country Club Road Leaves One Dead and One in Critical Condition – Leslie Kulwik
Investigators were on the scene of a shooting that occurred June 5 around 4:30 am. on Country Club Road. A white male (Dell Bennett – age 56) broke into a camper trailer belonging to his girlfriend (Sabrina Lankford age 45) and shot her. She called the Sheriff’s office and managed to get out of the…
Read MoreCharlton County Burn Ban Lifted – By Leslie Kulwik
The Charlton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting on Thursday June 4, to lift the temporary burn ban that was adopted on February 22. Many residents were happy about the decision but some wondered if the burn ban was cut too short. Less that 48 hours after the ban was lifted,…
Read MoreLorys Lee Henderson-Moody (6/1/2025)
Ms. Lorys Lee Henderson-Moody was born on January 01, 1938 to the late, Willie J. Henderson and Lucille Murray in Woodbine, Ga. (Silco, Ga.) and was reared by Clyde and Gussie Murray along side of her step mother, Odessa Henderson. Ms. Lorys was educated in the public school system of Ralph J. Bunche High School…
Read MoreDavid Allen Glisson (5/28/2026)
David Allen Glisson, 85, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1940, in Lecanto, Florida, to Warnell and Pernie Glisson. He was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Henri Teresa…
Read MoreFrom Folkston to the Front Page: Laurel Allen Joins the Herald – By Leslie Kulwik
The Charlton County Herald is proud to welcome Laurel Allen to its reporting team. A native of Folkston, Laurel will be covering local news throughout the community while also taking on investigative reporting assignments. Laurel is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. With strong ties…
Read MoreGriffin Thomas Selected For All Star Game – By Glenn Hughes
Griffin Thomas, a recent Charlton County High School graduate was selected and played in the Georgia Dugout Club Senior All Star Games in Macon at Mercer University. Thomas played with the Southeast Georgia Team and played against teams from other parts of Georgia. Thomas will be attending Andrew College in the fall to begin his…
Read MoreClyde McCall Woolard, Sr. (5/27/2026)
Clyde McCall Woolard, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 1, 1939, in Charlton County to Dayton Clyde and Estelle Woolard and had lived in Glennville most of his life. A graduate of Charlton County High School, Clyde…
Read MorePainting Joy Across Charlton County – By Leslie Kulwik
In a world that can sometimes feel a little gray, one local artist is adding bright splashes of color and joy throughout Folkston and across Charlton County. From the break room at the new Winn-Dixie to the laundromat on Oakwood Street and even the windows of the United States Postal Service office in Folkston, her…
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