Charlton County Herald

Charlton County Herald Serving Folkston and all of Charlton County Georgia since 1898 — Gateway to the Okefenokee and a Trainwatchers’ Paradise Circulation is approximately 3,000.

The Charlton County Herald is a community newspaper serving Folkston, Homeland, St. George and all of Charlton County, Georgia. The paper is published weekly, placed on newsstands Tuesday evening and delivered to our subscribers by mail on Wednesdays, except when postal holidays alter the schedule. The Herald's news coverage focuses primarily on Charlton County, its cities and communities, as well as broader issues affecting its residents. The Herald is the legal organ for Charlton County.

You can donate below by scanning the QR code OR drop off new and unwrapped toys at these three local locations in Folkst...
10/21/2025

You can donate below by scanning the QR code OR drop off new and unwrapped toys at these three local locations in Folkston: Here at Charlton County Herald, Hobo’s 825 and Okefenokee Sportsman

We want to let our readers know that after our paper went to print last night, the meeting location was changed. Please ...
10/21/2025

We want to let our readers know that after our paper went to print last night, the meeting location was changed. Please make sure to note the updated location. Please share!!

10/13/2025
10/11/2025

📢📢REMINDER AGAIN!
PARADE UPDATE FOR THE 2025 OKEFENOKEE FESTIVAL
There has been a slight update to the parade route, the parade will now circle back to Martin Street via Okefenokee Pkwy. Lineup for all parade participants will remain the same tomorrow morning at 9:15 AM.

10/10/2025

We will be closing at noon today. See you at tonight’s game and at the Oke Fest tomorrow! 🫶

10/09/2025

📣 Official 2025 Okefenokee Festival Map & Important Info! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share the official festival map for this year’s event! 🐊

🚧 Road Closures:
Main Street will close Friday, October 10th at 6:00 PM and will reopen Saturday, October 11th at 4:00 PM.

🚗 Parking:
Free public parking is available at the Annex Building located at 68 Kingsland Dr, Folkston, GA 31537 — you may park in the main lot or behind the building in the open field.

🐾 Friendly Reminder:
We kindly ask that you leave pets at home. Service animals are always welcome.

🤝 A Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Festival Sponsors:

Red Dawg Ranch
Centurion Spine & Pain
Chemours
Reliant Logistics
The GEO Group, Inc.®
Xfinity

We can’t wait to see everyone Saturday, October 11th for a full day of fun, food, music, and community at the 2025 Okefenokee Festival! 🌾🎶

DEADLINE IS TODAY! Stop by, call or email us.
05/14/2025

DEADLINE IS TODAY! Stop by, call or email us.

TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE!
Stop by or email you Senior Recognition.

Address

3927 Main Street
Folkston, GA
31537

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19124963585

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