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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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Through the Keep Living Initiative, Camden Connection recently supplied Narcan Kits to the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office. “Equipping first responders with overdose reversal medication is one practical way we can strengthen protective factors and support life-saving intervention efforts in our community. We are proud to partner with agencies and organizations to help increase…
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…
Four seniors at Charlton County High School took an important step toward their futures during the school’s Future Georgia Educators Signing Day held on Wednesday, May 6, officially committing to careers in education and pledging to serve the next generation of learners. The signing ceremony recognized seniors Stephanie Greer, Harlee Lightsey, Jessica McCaugh, and Bennett…
Charlton County senior baseball player Slade Oxley signed to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level on Friday at a ceremony held at the high school. Oxley will play at Union Commonwealth University in Barboursville, Kentucky. Union is a NAIA school that plays in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Oxley is still in action…
Families, friends, and community members gathered Tuesday evening, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. for the Charlton FFA Sweetheart Pageant, held at the Folkston Elementary School gymnasium in Folkston. The annual event, hosted by Charlton FFA, brought together participants from across the county for a night celebrating poise, confidence, and community spirit. The pageant featured six…
Last Monday the Charlton County golf teams played in the Class A Division II Area I Golf Tournament in Quitman with the Maidens coming out on top against six other schools. Charlton beat runner-up Seminole County by an impressive thirteen strokes 177-190 to claim the top prize. Leading the way was the low medalist for…
Being a volunteer firefighter is rewarding because it offers a profound sense of purpose, tangible community im-pact, strong camaraderie with a “fire family,” extensive personal growth through challenging training, and valuable life skills in leadership, teamwork, and Emergency response, all while serving neighbors directly. It provides immediate gratification from saving lives…
South Georgia Wildfires Surge Past 50,000 Acres as Crews Battle Blazes in Brantley, Clinch, and Echols Counties The Highway 82 Fire, which ignited in Brantley County on April 20, continues to expand, now covering more than 31 square miles, officials reported Sunday. Firefighters across Southeast Georgia have been battling the blaze for a…