Taylor and Thomas Sign to Continue Their Sports Careers – By Glenn Hughes
Senior Maiden softball player signed her letter of intent last week to play college softball at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon. Taylor was a key member of the Maiden softball team playing whatever position she was needed from pitcher, catcher or anywhere in the infield. Brewton-Parker is a member of the Southern States Athletic …
Read MoreTemporary Burn Ban Issued in Charlton County
The Charlton County Board of Commissioners has officially adopted a temporary burn ban for all unincorporated areas of the county, effective February 22, 2026. Due to dry weather conditions, drought, and increased fire risk, all forms of outdoor open burning are prohibited at this time. This includes but NOT limited to: • Yard debris •…
Read MoreDrugs, DUI & Assaults
February 7, Deputy James Russell responded to Highway 40 in reference to a vehicle accident. Deputy Russell arrived on scene and observed a pickup with a trailer in the ditch and stuck in the mud. Deputy Russell approached the driver, Mr. Bradley Michalak of Guyton, Georgia. Deputy Russell detected the odor of alcohol on Mr.…
Read MoreMartha Geneva “Genny” Gowen (2/13/2026)
Martha Geneva “Genny” Gowen, 73, of Beech Island, SC, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born in Brunswick, GA, on December 9, 1952, to the late John Earl Norris and Mattie Atha Wilkes Norris. Genny taught in the Charlton County School System for 35…
Read MoreRuth Pendrey (2/5/2026)
Ruth Pendrey, 65, of Folkston, Ga. passed away on Thursday, February 05, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 09, 1960 to the late, Zehir and Margoth Gomez-Montoya in Salamina Colombia (South America). She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Lucine Pendrey and their daughter, Melissa…
Read MoreEugene “Gene” Creel
Eugene “Gene” Creel, 75, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed peacefully into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 9, 2026, at his home in Plant City, Florida. He was a man of deep conviction, joyful faith, and generous spirit. Outgoing and warm, Gene never met a stranger and had a natural way of…
Read MoreStow & Go Storage Opens New Facility in Folkston – By Kelvin Henderson
A new convenience arrived in Charlton County on Feb. 4 with the grand opening of Stow & Go Storage, located at 5567 Second Street in Folkston. The facility is owned by Folkston Holdings LLC, led by local business partners Corey Murrell and Danny Wheeler, who invested in bringing high-quality, secure, and accessible storage options…
Read MoreZetmeir and Hamilton Sign to Continue Their Football Careers – By Glenn Hughes
Two senior Indian football players put the pen to paper last week signing to continue to play football at the next level. Joseph Zetmeir signed to play college football at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. Presbyterian is a NCAA Division I school that plays in the Pioneer Football Conference and plays in the Football…
Read MoreOscar “Butch” Eugene Pearce, II
Oscar “Butch” Eugene Pearce, II, 76, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on June 12, 1949, to the late Jim B. Pearce, Jr. and Dorothy Huggins Pearce. Butch retired from the Florida Department of Corrections after 23 years of service. He loved…
Read More1995, 2005, 2006 State Track Champions Remembered – by Glenn Hughes
The 1995, 2005 and 2006 Charlton County Boys Track and Field State Champions were honored this past Saturday during the basketball game at the high school. Many of the past greats or those representing them were in attendance. Afterwards they met in the school cafeteria to relive old memories. Also, video messages from previous…
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