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The Claxton Enterprise An award-winning weekly, The Claxton Enterprise established in 1912 and is published every Wednesday.

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06/25/2025

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Know Your Neighbor: Gary Smith Back in the 1970s, many of us learned to swim in a river or local pond using the “sink or...
06/25/2025

Know Your Neighbor: Gary Smith

Back in the 1970s, many of us learned to swim in a river or local pond using the “sink or swim” method. There was only one swimming pool in Claxton at the time, located at the Parker Recreation Center. The center offered swimming lessons, which many of us took each summer. The pool had two diving boards, and the tallest one was scary. Visiting Parker Rec was always a treat and a great opportunity to catch up with friends. This week’s neighbor brought the magic of Parker Rec to our backyards.Gary Smith was born in 1934 to Edgar and Ruby Hollingworth Smith. Dr. Griffin delivered him. Edgar farmed, then went into the carpentry business. Ruby was a homemaker who later worked as a waitress at Mrs. Rogers’ Restaurant. Gary had three brothers – Robert, Jake, and Lorin. He had one younger sister who died as a child, and his sister Ann Conner currently lives in Bulloch County. The family lived in Tattnall County. Gary attended grammar school in Manassas and graduated from Reidsville High School in 1951. He was in the last class to graduate in 11th grade. The following year, 12th grade was added. Gary enjoyed playing football (fullback) in high school. He said this kept him in school and was the only excitement he had living on the farm.

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Know Your Neighbor: Susan LottThis week’s neighbor is a self-professed homebody. She prefers staying at home to travelin...
06/18/2025

Know Your Neighbor: Susan Lott

This week’s neighbor is a self-professed homebody. She prefers staying at home to traveling. While at home, she enjoys the company of her family and friends.

Susan Adams Lott was born to J.L. and Jane Thaggard Adams on July 13, 1962. An interesting fact is that she was born to the Adams family on Friday the 13th. J.L. worked in construction until his mid-50s, when he decided to attend seminary school. Jane was a full-time homemaker and sewed for others in her spare time. There were four children in the family - Nora Sapp, Lewey Adams, Susan Lott, and Rebekah Yawn.

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Know Your Neighbor: Kenneth Nease I received a tip late last week that one of our local golfing legends has been on quit...
06/11/2025

Know Your Neighbor: Kenneth Nease

I received a tip late last week that one of our local golfing legends has been on quite a tear lately at the Evans Heights golf course. He achieved a hole-in-one on March 29, May 24, and June 5 of this year. This neighbor actually happens to be my neighbor, and his family has been an integral part of my life, both as a child and an adult. I reached out to his wife to ask if he would agree to an interview. He wasn’t available because he was, of course, at the golf course. For the first time, I interviewed the husband through the eyes of his wife. This wasn’t very hard to do because the two of them have been married for 65 years, and their lives are intertwined as one.

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Know Your Neighbor: Phillip RichardsHigh school football. Friday night lights. Winning traditions. Local rivals. Coaches...
06/04/2025

Know Your Neighbor: Phillip Richards

High school football. Friday night lights. Winning traditions. Local rivals. Coaches making men out of boys, the things that movies are made of. We’ve all watched Remember the Titans, Rudy, The Longest Yard, and All the Right Moves. Football has provided southeast Georgia with a social outlet and a source of pride for decades.
Claxton High School started playing at Bell Memorial Field in 1946. The field was named after Corporal John Clayton Bell. The 1946 season had only six cheerleaders to encourage the team. The 1950s added the band and the first majorette. The Pecan Grove became a central point of pride for the community.

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05/31/2025

FRIED CABBAGE WITH SHRIMP, SAUSAGE & BACON 🍤🥓

A delicious and hearty dish packed with flavor!

Ingredients:
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Directions:
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Cook until the cabbage is tender.
- Toss in the shrimp and cooked bacon, cooking until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well and serve hot.

Time and Nutrition:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories (Kcal): 450
Servings: 4

05/29/2025

Today a small part of our dive team went to assist a neighboring Sheriff’s department with recovery of evidence for an active investigation. The item was recovered in approximately 10 feet of water .. We want to thank all of you that made contributions to assist with dive team efforts..

This Week's EnterpriseSee the Claxton Enterprise for the rest of the story …Available at Jet, Parkers, Food Fresh, Kemp’...
05/28/2025

This Week's Enterprise

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Know Your Neighbor: Jason DurrenceWhile the meaning behind Memorial Day is to remember the U.S. military personnel who d...
05/28/2025

Know Your Neighbor: Jason Durrence

While the meaning behind Memorial Day is to remember the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, I spent mine with a local Army Veteran who was fortunate to make it home safely after 20 years of service.Jason Durrence was born to Jerry and Carolyn Durrence. Jerry drove a tanker truck for Evans Concrete, and Carolyn was a teacher’s aide at Claxton Middle School. Jason has two brothers. Jeffrey lives in Kathleen, Georgia, and Jarrod lives in Boone, North Carolina.

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The Claxton Enterprise

Founded in 1912, The Claxton Enterprise has served faithfully as the legal organ for Claxton and Evans County since before the county’s creation in 1914. The Enterprise is currently owned by Publishers Mickey and Pam Peace.