Area News
Red Cross Issues Advice to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Β Β Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. Β Β Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to Georgia this weekend. The American Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1.Β Stay hydratedΒ by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even…
Read MoreConstruction Progresses on New Okefenokee Visitor Center – By Kelvin Henderson
Construction continues on a new visitor center at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as work advances on a facility that will eventually replace the refugeβs current visitor center. Refuge Manager Michael Lusk said the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Once the new building is finished and operational, the…
Read MoreDomestic Shooting on Country Club Road Leaves One Dead and One in Critical Condition – Leslie Kulwik
Investigators were on the scene of a shooting that occurred June 5 around 4:30 am. on Country Club Road. A white male (Dell Bennett β age 56) broke into a camper trailer belonging to his girlfriend (Sabrina Lankford age 45) and shot her. She called the Sheriffβs office and managed to get out of the…
Read MoreCharlton County Burn Ban Lifted – By Leslie Kulwik
The Charlton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting on Thursday June 4, to lift the temporary burn ban that was adopted on February 22.Β Many residents were happy about the decision but some wondered if the burn ban was cut too short.Β Less that 48 hours after the ban was lifted,…
Read MoreIMMEDIATE RELEASE ON BURN BAN
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlton County Burn ban lifted!! The Charlton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting tonight to lift the burn ban. Please continue to exercise caution while burning outdoors, and remember to observe all applicable state and local burning regulations.
Read MoreGriffin Thomas Selected For All Star Game – By Glenn Hughes
Griffin Thomas, a recent Charlton County High School graduate was selected and played in the Georgia Dugout Club Senior All Star Games in Macon at Mercer University. Thomas played with the Southeast Georgia Team and played against teams from other parts of Georgia. Thomas will be attending Andrew College in the fall to begin his…
Read MorePainting Joy Across Charlton County – By Leslie Kulwik
In a world that can sometimes feel a little gray, one local artist is adding bright splashes of color and joy throughout Folkston and across Charlton County. From the break room at the new Winn-Dixie to the laundromat on Oakwood Street and even the windows of the United States Postal Service office in Folkston, her…
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Read MoreLife-Saving Narcan Delivered Locally
Through the Keep Living Initiative, Camden Connection recently supplied Narcan Kits to the Charlton County Sheriffβs Office. Β βEquipping first responders with overdose reversal medication is one practical way we can strengthen protective factors and support life-saving intervention efforts in our community. Β Β We are proud to partner with agencies and organizations to help increase…
Read MoreChristiona Farmer Signs with Thomas University – By Glenn Hughes
Charlton County Maiden basketball standout Christiona Farmer signed last week to continue her basketball career by signing with Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia. Farmer was an all-state selection and the Region 2-A Offensive Player of the Year last season as a senior leading the Maidens to the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs. As…
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