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By Leslie Kulwik Local resident and Georgia agriculture advocate Nicholas E. Sumner has planted more than just seeds in South Georgia soil—he’s planted the seeds of legacy, love, and learning with the recent release of his first children’s book, Down Where the Roots Run Deep. This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates family farming and the…

By Leslie Kulwik One of the most important parts of human existence is slowly disappearing across the U.S. A new study by BestMadHoney has revealed the states where bees are vanishing fastest – and the results paint a bleak picture for American pollinators. The analysis, based on data from the Apiary Inspectors of America, shows…

Proclamation Honoring 13 years of Service for Bruce Young WHEREAS, Bruce Young has honorably and faithfully served as the Director of Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services (EMA/EMS) for Charlton County for the past thirteen (13) years; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to public safety, emergency preparedness, and rapid response…

WHEREAS, Glenn Hughes was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in his beloved hometown of Albany, Georgia, where the foundation of his lifelong passion for education, athletics, and community involvement was established; and WHEREAS, Glenn pursued higher education at the University of Georgia, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, dedicating himself…

By Paul Kulwik There’s a new reason to get excited about dining out in Homeland. This past Monday, Hobo’s 825 opened and they’re focusing on fast, healthy comfort food — no deep fryers included. Robin Watson, the owner and culinary mind behind Hobo’s 825, brings with her over 40 years of restaurant experience. Formerly located…

What started as a year of spinning wheels and miscommunications has officially transformed into full-steam-ahead progress for the grassroots animal rescue group that emerged in early 2024. And last night’s community meeting – though less a meeting and more a passionate monologue by Heart 2 Heart Humane Society President, Allen Kubinski – made one thing…

By Paul Kulwik At the Charlton County Board of Commissioners Meeting held on July 17th, in a packed room, Georgia State Patrol Trooper Justin Jones, while assisting Waycross Police Dept. with a traffic stop that escalated into a high-speed pursuit on Swamp Road, lost control of his patrol car while executing a PIT maneuver, a…