Jonell Hickox Kelly (3/23/2026)
Jonell Hickox Kelly, 89 of Folkston, Georgia passed away March 23, 2026, at River City Rehab. She was born January 24, 1937, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Evin and Ethel Hickox. Mrs. Jonell was a member of First Baptist Church of Folkston. She loved her Saturday mornings at Glenda’s Beauty Shop, loved to fish,…
Read MoreJordan Malic Steen (3/17/2026)
Jordan Malic Steen, age 28, of St. George, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1997, in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only son of Amy Lucinda Wrisborn. Jordan was a committed husband, father, and fierce friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being the…
Read MoreTribe Splits with Brantley and Hilliard – By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County baseball team split a pair of games last Saturday falling to Brantley County before bouncing back to defeat Hilliard. The Indians had two region games canceled earlier in the week, and the rust showed early on. In the opener against Brantley the Herons scored two runs in the top of…
Read MoreYouth and Mobility Impaired Hunters Early Start on Turkey Season
Youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early start to turkey season on March 21-22, 2026. This special opportunity gives youth and mobility-impaired hunters a chance to harvest a gobbler on private lands before the statewide turkey season opens, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This early weekend hunt…
Read MoreRe-Grand Opening in Folkston – by Kelvin Henderson
Community members gathered at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, to celebrate the re-grand opening of Anytime Fitness in Folkston following recent renovations to the facility. The event, held at the gym’s location at 3658 S. Second St., was organized in partnership with the Charlton County Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce and welcomed residents to tour…
Read MoreAlice Christine Hilton Murray (3/12/2026)
Alice Christine Hilton Murray, 74, of Folkston, Georgia passed away at her home Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born July 27, 1951 in Charlton County to the late Jesse Madison Hilton, Sr. and Thelma Ellieze Carter Hilton Hartfield. She retired from Southeastern Bank in Folkston in 2014 after 40 years of faithful service. She…
Read MoreCharlton County Represented at the State Capitol
The Charlton County Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce proudly attended the 2026 Okefenokee Day at the Capitol and Georgia Chamber Rural Day at the Capitol to champion rural Georgia and promote the economic impact of the Okefenokee region. Attendees engaged with members of the Georgia General Assembly’s Rural Caucus and heard insights from state…
Read MoreBrandon Woolard Signs with Muskingum University – By Glenn Hughes
Charlton County senior football player Brandon Woolard signed a letter of intent to play college football at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. Muskingum is a NCAA Division III school that competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Woolard was a key figure in the Indians making it to the second round of the…
Read MoreNathaniel Redmon, Sr. (3/05/2026)
Nathaniel Redmon, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on January 17, 1947 to the late, George and Lillian Thomas-Redmon in Traders Hill, Ga. (Charlton County). Nathaniel was affectionately known as “Pop Pop” by his grandson and “Wood Hog” by his…
Read MoreFlorence Neely (3/07/2026)
Florence Neely, 87, of Folkston, Ga. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 07, 2026 at Southeast Georgia Healthcare System in Camden County following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm at Mt. New Home Missionary Baptist Church, 416 Dixie Lake Rd. , Folkston, Ga. 31537 Remains…
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