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Brandon Woolard Signs with Muskingum University – By Glenn Hughes
ย ย 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. ย ย Woolard was a key figure in the Indians making it to the second round of the…
Read MoreCharlton Retired Educators Association (CREA) Proudly Recognizes Students
ย 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 MoreWildfire Explodes to 650 Acres, Threatens Dozens of Homes – By Leslie Kulwik
ย ย At approximately 3pm on Sunday February 22, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to the Charlton Highway 301 Fire in our county.ย Upon arrival, the fire was estimated at 100 acres.ย As of Monday morning, it was estimated at 100% contained and 650 acres were affected.ย 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.ย Brewton-Parker is a member of the Southern States Athletic ย …
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: โข Yard debris โข…
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 MoreStow & Go Storage Opens New Facility in Folkston – By Kelvin Henderson
ย 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 MoreNew Coffee Spot Opens in Folkston – by Leslie Kulwik
Main Street in Folkston has a new gathering place as newlyweds Jacob and Dana Wyss celebrated the grand opening of their coffee shop, The Coffee Vault and More, on Jan. 30. The husband-and-wife team, who live in Hilliard, Florida, were married in April and have combined their shared passion for business and community into this…
Read MoreMLK Jr. Day Celebration – By Kelvin Henderson
Charlton County Community Comes Together for MLK Jr. Day Celebration ย ย Residents of Charlton County gathered on Monday, January 19th, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Jr. Day celebration presented by the Unified Alliance of Charlton County. Centered on the theme โTogether We Dream, Together…
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