🌱 How a 1901 vote made Folkston Charlton County’s power center

Cheers Folkston! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a 1901 vote made Folkston Charlton County's power center
• How Folkston benefits from Okefenokee's new World Heritage status

Also on today's calendar: Charlton County Indians vs Mcintosh County Buccaneers and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• When the Courthouse Left the River (yuleenews.com) — Folkston's role as Charlton County's seat comes from a hard-fought 1901 vote that moved the courthouse from riverfront Trader's Hill to the growing railroad town. This piece walks you through how shifting trade routes, the railroad bridge, and everyday court life reshaped power, money, and identity in Folkston—echoing today's debates over schools, services, and infrastructure.
   

• There's a Wild, Ancient Ecosystem Hidden in the South, and It Just Made History (parade.com) — Folkston suddenly sits next to a world-famous neighbor: the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has just become Georgia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The article spotlights the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area near Folkston as the main entrance, explains what visitors can do there, and notes that Folkston is one of the key base towns for lodging, dining, and exploring the swamp's newly recognized global treasure.
   

📸 Around Folkston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Folkston

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Charlton County Indians vs Frederica Knights →
  Charlton County High School, 994 Indian Trail, Folkston
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day- Office Closures →
  Charlton County, GA Calendar Folkston, GA 31537
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Board of Assessors Regular Meetings →
  Charlton County, GA Calendar, 68 Kingsland Drive Room 117, Folkston
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Joint FLOST Meeting →
  Charlton County, GA Calendar, 68 Kingsland Drive Room 117, Folkston
  10:00 am
• Junior Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
  Charlton County, GA Calendar, 68 Kingsland Drive Room 117, Folkston
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Charlton County Indians vs Mcintosh County Buccaneers →
  Charlton County High School, 994 Indian Trail, Folkston
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Charlton County Indians vs Clinch County Panthers →
  Charlton County High School, 994 Indian Trail, Folkston
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Board of Assessors Meeting →
  Camden County Calendar, 200 East 4th Street, Woodbine
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Teacher Work Day/Professional Learning Day
  Camden County Kingsland, GA 31548
Saturday September 5
• Tacocat Trio at Walkabout Camp & RV Park →
  Walkabout Camp & RV Park, 742 Old Still Rd, Woodbine
  5:30 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day →
  Camden County Calendar
• Labor Day (Entire District Closed)
  Camden County Kingsland, GA 31548

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Folkston. Apply here.
• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Folkston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Folkston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingsland

• DawgNation newsletter: Big impact (dawgnation.com)

St. Marys

• Once You Discover This Georgia River Town, You'll Struggle To Leave (takingthekids.com)
• Major Changes Coming to Cumberland Island National Seashore (gearjunkie.com)
• Data Center Thirst (thecurrentga.org)

Waycross

• Lil Durk Trial: OTF Vonnie Recounts His First Attempted Hit on Quando Rondo in Georgia (complex.com)
• They remember when Elvis rocked Waycross (theblacksheartimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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