Area News
South Georgia State College Recognizes Students
PRESS RELEASE: A total of 360 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Summer 2025 Academic Recognition Lists, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Sara Selby. 18 students earned a spot on the President’s List, 14 on the Dean’s List, and 328 on the Academic Honors List.…
Read MorePoppy Poster Contest Winners
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Poppy Poster Contest for students in grades 2 through 12, including those with special needs. Seven grade classes competed, showcasing their artistic talents on an 11”x 14” poster board with the poppy as the central theme. In each division, judges selected a winner from every category, who received $50…
Read MoreProclamation Honoring Bruce Young
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…
Read MoreCharlton County Board of Commissioners Proclamation Honoring Glenn Hughes
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…
Read MoreA new Restaurant Opens In Homeland
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…
Read MoreNo Shelter yet, but still saving lives and making a difference: Humane Society presses on
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…
Read MoreFather & Son Recognized for Courage and Unwavering Dedication
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…
Read MoreOkefenokee Swamp and Paddle Georgia Anniversary
By Grace Wilson, Communications Director, Georgia River Network Georgia Rivers will host the Georgia Rivers Gala at the Ivan Allen Family Meadow in Atlanta on September 18 to celebrate saving the Okefenokee swamp from a proposed mine and celebrate 20 years of Paddle Georgia. The benefit will help fund the Georgia Water Trails program and…
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