Florence 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…
Read MoreCharlton Retired Educators Association (CREA) Proudly Recognizes Students
Students from Charlton County High School were selected for the Character Award. The students were chosen for showing generosity, honesty, kindness, respectfulness and self-control. Pictured left to right, Tommy Harris (Principal), Brooke Chism (12th), Ty Harris (11th), Juliette McCrea (10th), Andrianna Cutillo (9th), and Merry Harris (CREA member) Thank you to Dairy Queen for…
Read MoreKaren Wainwright Thigpen (2/27/2026)
Mrs. Karen Wainwright Thigpen, 67, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, FL. Karen Wainwright Thigpen was born February 13, 1959, to Mary Frances and Kenneth Wainwright of Folkston Georgia. A lifelong resident of Charlton County. Karen was a 1977 graduate of Charlton County High School and…
Read MoreJohnnie Mae Singleton (2/22/2026)
Johnnie Mae Singleton, 91, a native of Folkston, Ga. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on October 28, 1934 to the late, Johnnie C. Singleton and Leola Duckson-Singleton in Charlton County. Ga. She was educated in what was then the school for the…
Read MoreWildfire Explodes to 650 Acres, Threatens Dozens of Homes – By Leslie Kulwik
At approximately 3pm on Sunday February 22, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to the Charlton Highway 301 Fire in our county. Upon arrival, the fire was estimated at 100 acres. As of Monday morning, it was estimated at 100% contained and 650 acres were affected. This wildfire, that was caused by downed powerlines,…
Read MoreTaylor 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 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…
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