Area News
The People STILL say NO to UNESCO – By Leslie Kulwik
The Annex Building in Folkston was filled to capacity on October 24, 2025, as concerned citizens gathered to voice their opinions during a meeting led by Michael Lusk, manager of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The meeting centered around the recent visit of scientists from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), part of…
Read MoreCommissioners Address SPLOST Referendum Cancellation and Board of Elections Vacancy – By Leslie Kulwik
A special meeting of the Charlton County Board of Commissioners was held on October 24, 2025, to address two pressing issues: the cancellation of the November 4 SPLOST referendum and the recent vacancy on the Board of Elections. During the meeting, Brenda Hodges was appointed to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Lenora…
Read MoreGeorgia DNR Opens Application Period for 2026 Career Academy
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through November 17, 2025, for its 2026 Career Academy, a weeklong summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management. This summer, DNR invites rising juniors and seniors to a weeklong summer camp where students will have…
Read MoreStatewide Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Saturday – October 18th
Georgiaโs most anticipated tradition for hunters across the state is almost here! Deer hunting firearms season opens Sat. Oct 18 and continues into January 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resourcesโ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). โOpening day of the firearms deer season is like a holiday that hundreds of thousands of deer hunters…
Read MoreCherokee of Georgia Celebrate 45th Annual Fall Powwow
The Cherokee of Georgia hosted their 45th Annual Fall Powwow this past weekend, a three-day celebration of culture, community and tradition. The event offered something for everyone โ from vibrant dancing and powerful storytelling to delicious food, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of vendors. A flag-folding ceremony was held as a solemn ceremonial…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service Announces No Stamp Price Changes for January 2026ย
* Postmaster General David Steiner confirms no price increase for Market Dominant products in January 2026 * Delivering For America plan continues progress in controlling costs * Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world A recommendation by Postmaster General David Steiner not to raise prices in January 2026 for Market Dominant…
Read MoreGrand Opening for Celebration Depot – Kelvin Henderson
Celebration Depot welcomed the Charlton County community during a festive grand opening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 195 First Street. The grand opening offered opportunities to tour the venue, meet the owner and staff, and learn more about the services Celebration Depot will provide. With a focus on bringing people together for memorable events,…
Read MoreLocal Author Plants Seeds of Legacy with First Childrenโs Book
By Leslie Kulwik Local resident and Georgia agriculture advocate Nicholas E. Sumner has planted more than just seeds in South Georgia soilโheโs planted the seeds of legacy, love, and learning with the recent release of his first childrenโs book, Down Where the Roots Run Deep. This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates family farming and the…
Read MoreBees in Peril: Nearly Half of Georgia Colonies Wiped Out
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 โ and the results paint a bleak picture for American pollinators. The analysis, based on data from the Apiary Inspectors of America, shows…
Read MoreMain Street gets a makeover
By Leslie Kulwik A big change is underway on Main Street as crews begin removing trees that have long been a part of the downtown charmโbut also a source of serious sidewalk damage. Several large trees, whose roots have buckled sidewalks and created tripping hazards for several people, have been cut down to long stumps…
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