Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn (5/15/2026)
In Loving Memory of Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at 7:25pm, at the age of 81. Gloria was born in Folkston, Georgia, to William Ross Grooms and Rachel Geiger Sandidge. She graduated from Eau Gallie High School as part of the school’s…
Read MoreFour Charlton Seniors Sign for Futures in Education – By Kelvin Henderson
Four seniors at Charlton County High School took an important step toward their futures during the school’s Future Georgia Educators Signing Day held on Wednesday, May 6, officially committing to careers in education and pledging to serve the next generation of learners. The signing ceremony recognized seniors Stephanie Greer, Harlee Lightsey, Jessica McCaugh, and Bennett…
Read MoreSlade Oxley Signs with Union Commonwealth – By Glenn Hughes
Charlton County senior baseball player Slade Oxley signed to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level on Friday at a ceremony held at the high school. Oxley will play at Union Commonwealth University in Barboursville, Kentucky. Union is a NAIA school that plays in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Oxley is still in action…
Read MoreSports – By Glenn Hughes
Congratulations to the Charlton County Indian baseball team for advancing to the Final Four of the GHSA Class A Division II Playoffs. The Indians will travel to Twin City to face Emanuel County Institute on Thursday hoping to advance to the championship series. Speaking of baseball congratulations to Indian senior Slade Oxley for his…
Read MoreMitchell Alan Harden (5/11/2026)
Mitchell Alan Harden, 65, of Yulee, FL passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born in Fernandina Beach, FL on August 20, 1960, to William Thomas Harden, Sr. and Ardath Vernell Eunice Harden. He is preceded in death by his father: William Thomas Harden, Sr.; daughter: Tammy Turbeville; brother: Tommy Harden; and nieces:…
Read MoreCharlton FFA Sweetheart Pageant – By Kelvin Henderson
Families, friends, and community members gathered Tuesday evening, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. for the Charlton FFA Sweetheart Pageant, held at the Folkston Elementary School gymnasium in Folkston. The annual event, hosted by Charlton FFA, brought together participants from across the county for a night celebrating poise, confidence, and community spirit. The pageant featured six…
Read MoreMaidens Win Area Golf, Advance to State Tournament – By Glenn Hughes
Last Monday the Charlton County golf teams played in the Class A Division II Area I Golf Tournament in Quitman with the Maidens coming out on top against six other schools. Charlton beat runner-up Seminole County by an impressive thirteen strokes 177-190 to claim the top prize. Leading the way was the low medalist for…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed
Being a volunteer firefighter is rewarding because it offers a profound sense of purpose, tangible community im-pact, strong camaraderie with a “fire family,” extensive personal growth through challenging training, and valuable life skills in leadership, teamwork, and Emergency response, all while serving neighbors directly. It provides immediate gratification from saving lives…
Read MoreGracie Maria Quinn (4/23/2026)
Gracie Maria Quinn 09/18/1932 – 04/23/2026 Gracie Maria Quinn passed away peacefully at Hope Memory Care in Fayetteville, Georgia on April 23, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1932, to the late Betsy Ann Harris and Otis Harris, Sr. She was of Baptist faith and loved her Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to her…
Read MoreElizabeth (Betty) Cook Miller (4/27/2026)
Elizabeth (Betty) Cook Miller, 92 of Callahan, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Community Hospice Jane and Billy Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach. Betty was born on November 7, 1933, to Dessie and Eva (Pat) Cook in Tallahassee, Florida where she lived until moving to Callahan in the early 1950s. She met…
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