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Nurtured talent

There are many people who harbor a desire to participate in sports they thoroughly enjoy but, simply don’t have the ability to perform at an advanced level. Such individuals can often be found at the local park enjoying a friendly game with friends, playing with a church or local civic league, or maybe even volunteering…

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Got to see my favorite MLB player play, finally

I have a favorite Major League Baseball player that is currently playing the game…Byron Buxton. Byron is an Appling County native and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2012. He has remained with the team his entire baseball career. Most know that Byron was a standout in high school and scouts began to notice…

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Don’t feed the bears

Don’t feed the bears. They will become dependent and won’t be able to care for themselves. You see this wrote on signs in parks and forests all over the country where there are wild bear populations. It is time for me to practice what I preach. At my home that I always call Double Wide…

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LEGAL NOTICES FOR 04-16-2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA SHANDA CLANTON HERNDON, Plaintiff, GARY HERNDON, Defendant. CIVIL ACTION NO: SUCV202489 NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Gary Herndon: You are hereby notified that on September 17, 2024 the above named plaintiff filed for divorce against you in the Superior Court…

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Plan B: The altered course

When most think about mapping out the path of their life such as plans for college, trade school, or enlisting in the armed forces, it’s rare for anyone to schedule or account for the road beyond a career and possible marriage. But even with a carefully charted route, there are issues that will invariably pop…

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Pure joy

You know, I think the Good Lord puts in the right place at the right time to experience His greatness. Case in point, I travel back and forth to Folkston one to two times per week to work at the Charlton Herald. To be honest, it is a refreshing break from how busy our other…

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor’s New Clothes is a literary folktale about a vain emperor who is so obsessed with vanity and clothes that he is neglecting affairs of the state and spends all his time and money on them. Two con artist weavers convince him they can weave a fabric only visible to those who are fit…

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Latasha Sharda Johnson

Latasha Sharda Johnson was born on April 1, 1987, to Isom Johnson, Jr. and the late Shurby Conaway. Her birth marked the beginning of a life filled with promise and potential. Latasha grew up experiencing both the joys and challenges that shaped her into a beautiful person. Latasha was known to many as “KooKoo Red…

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Darcel Cason Adamson

Darcel Cason Adamson, formerly of Augusta, died in Athens, on April 13, 2025, at the age of 86. The daughter of Monroe and Avinelle Cason, Darcel was born in Waycross and spent her childhood in Appling County, Baxley. Darcel was a fifth-generation Appling Countian. Darcel’s great loves were her family and her home. She had…

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