Awards for SGES
St. George Elementary was awarded the Literacy and Math Leader awards for the second year in a row. The Literacy Leader and Math Leader honors celebrate schools that demonstrate extraordinary student progress and proficiency. Schools are recognized for achievement, growth, or both on annual end-of-grade assessments. A total of 406 schools met the qualifications for…
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What Causes Wildfires? A single spark + dry vegetation + oxygen = fire—and under the right weather conditions, it can spread fast. Most wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human activity. Whether it’s a campfire, a cigarette, or equipment, it only takes one mistake to ignite a dangerous blaze. Help protect Charlton County: Be…
Read MoreTribe Places Second in Region 2-A, Opens Playoffs Wednesday By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County baseball team wrapped up their regular season last Friday night and finished with a 24-6 record and will now begin their quest for a state title starting on Wednesday when the GHSA State Playoffs get underway. The Tribe finished second in the Region 2-A standings and will host Crawford County in…
Read MoreGeorgia Bend Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fire Station By Leslie Kulwik
Community members and local officials gathered 0n April 16 for a special Board of Commissioners meeting marking the dedication and grand opening of the new Georgia Bend Fire Station. The ceremony began with a warm welcome and introduction from Interim County Administrator Becky Harden, followed by remarks from County Commissioner Alphya Benefield, who expressed appreciation…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Thornton Byrd, Jr. (4/18/2026)
James “Jim” Thornton Byrd, Jr., 72, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at his home Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born August 21, 1953, in Clearwater, FL. to the late James Thornton Byrd Sr. and Margaret Sue Jones Byrd. Jim was a man whose life was defined by generosity, kindness, and…
Read MoreDwight Raulerson (4/18/2026)
Dwight Raulerson, 75, of Folkston, passed away at his home Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born January 6, 1951 to the late Noah J. “N.J.” Raulerson and Ethel Burnsed Raulerson. He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Delaine Raulerson…
Read MoreWanda Shuman Bank (4/15/2026)
Ms. Wanda Shuman Banks, age 75, of Folkston, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Folkston Park Care and Rehab. Ms. Banks was born on July 15, 1950, in Jacksonville FL. to the late James Markis Shuman and Lemma Cathrine Farmer Shuman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister,…
Read MoreNeglected Dogs Rescued from Reynolds Road Property; Investigation Ongoing – By Leslie Kulwik
On the morning of April 7, officials with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Humane Society of Atlanta responded to a property on Reynolds Road in Folkston to remove dogs that had been left abandoned, as previously reported. They were joined on scene by members of the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office, local rescuer…
Read MorePaul B. Lloyd (4/8/2026)
Paul B. Lloyd, 57 of Callahan, FL passed away April 08, 2026, at the Warner Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 28, 1969, to the late Demery Laverne Lloyd Sr. and Mary Batton Lloyd. Paul loved to hunt and he worked hard every day so that he could…
Read MoreKeith A. Wright (4/2/2026)
Keith A. Wright, a resident of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Zion Sisters Missionary Baptist Church, 504 Springhill Road S., Kingsland, Georgia. Mr. Wright’s remains will rest for visitation of family and friends on Friday,…
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