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CCHS Crowns Homecoming Queen 2026

By Editor | October 6, 2026 |

Homecoming Court From left to right: Last years Queen: Ashiya Harvey. 9th Grade Homecoming Representative: Tyra Hamilton. 10th Grade Homecoming Representative Alayah Kibler. 11th Grade Representative Halle Long. Mr. CCHS: Ethan Crawford. Miss Shilofohaw: Sincere Humphries. Homecoming Queen Candidates: Josie Peterson, Karleigh Crews, and Anna Bell. Homecoming Queen 2026 Omani Campbell.  In front, Mini Maiden…

The Herald Gets a Fresh New Look! – By Leslie Kulwik

By Editor | September 30, 2026 |

The Charlton County Herald Gets a Fresh New Look! If you have driven down Main Street recently, you may have noticed something new at the Charlton County Herald — we’ve gotten a little facelift! Our building at 3927 Main Street has a fresh coat of paint, a new awning, and a renewed sense of pride…

Jubilee Year Event

By Editor | September 22, 2026 |

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church invites the community to a special Jubilee Year event celebrating the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM, parishioners and guests are welcome to gather for a showing of the acclaimed  documentary “Sign of Contradiction”, presented by Bill Tuthill. Deacon…

Whistlin Dixie Celebrates 20 Years in Folkston – By Kelvin Henderson

By Editor | September 15, 2026 |

  Owned and operated by Dixie and Jim McGurn, Whistlin Dixie has been a part of Folkston since 2006. Over the past two decades, the business has become a familiar gathering place for coffee, food, unique gifts, and custom framing, while creating lasting relationships with customers throughout the community. The McGurns’ daughter, Millie, is also…

Welcome Bennett & Baker Todd

By Editor | September 9, 2026 |

Nick and Lauren Todd are proud to announce the arrival of their twin boys, Bennett Joseph Todd and Baker Michael Todd on Friday Sept. Bennett was born at 11:56am and Baker 12:10pm. Bennett weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and Baker weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces.    The boys are welcomed with lots of love by their proud parents and their…

Ellianos Coffee Comes to Folkston – By Leslie Kulwik

By Editor | August 25, 2026 |

The wait is over, and Folkston has officially welcomed a new coffee shop to town. Ellianos Coffee Folkston opened its doors at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, and the community wasted no time showing its excitement. More than 500 customers were served on opening day, with cars filling the drive-thru and customers eager to…

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

By Editor | August 22, 2026 |

Charlton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nicholas Adam Gunderson. Gunderson is a 35-year-old white male who is approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He was last heard from through a text message on July 23, 2026. His current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information concerning Gunderson’s whereabouts is asked to…

Remembering Jesse A. Crews, Sr. – By Paul Kulwik

By Editor | August 18, 2026 |

For Jesse A. Crews Jr., the legacy of his father, Jesse Andrew Crews Sr., is not simply found in an old photograph, a railroad depot or a memorial park bearing his name. It lives on in the lessons he taught his three sons; the people he helped throughout Charlton County and the example he set…

From the Charlton County School System …..

By Editor | August 5, 2026 |

After inspecting the progress on the new high school this morning, we have made the decision to delay the start of school for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY until further notice. We still anticipate starting school next week, but most likely on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Open house will be postponed as well. We will make…

FLOCK: What You Need to Know – By Laurel Allen

By Editor | July 28, 2026 |

Recently, there has been a buzz within the community about the FLOCK cameras placed on the roads entering and leaving the community. These cameras were installed as a result of a motion during a meeting with the County Commissioners on August 21, 2025. These cameras were installed in November of the same year and cost…