July 28, 2026
Opinion
Life in small town Georgia
By Steve Reecestevereece@gmail.comBefore people started thinking they were really something living in fancy gated communities, most of us grew up in a much better place:…
Obituaries
News
Spotted lanternflies are inching closer to Georgia crops. Here’s how experts say you can help.
The spotted lanternfly. Courtesy Georgia Department of Agriculture By Ellie FivasGeorgia RecorderThese invasive insects may not be a familiar sight yet, but researchers predict the spotted lanternfly population in Georgia will continue to increase in the coming years, which could spell trouble for the state’s fruit crops. Elizabeth McCarty, an associate professor at the University…
Community
Claxton Fruitcake Unites CommunityIn “Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Contest”
By Patrick HixsonClaxton Enterprise The story of Claxton Fruitcake’s improbable run in the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Georgia” contest has quickly become one of those rare moments when a local tradition transforms into a statewide sensation. After stunning Chick-fil-A in Round 2, Claxton Fruitcake didn’t just win a vote — It won hearts, headlines,…
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Sports
Evans County 12U Baseball All-StarsCapture District Championship, Finish 3rd in State
By Allie Beverly The Evans County 12U All-Stars wrapped up an outstanding summer by capturing the Georgia Class C District 1 Championship and finishing third…
Lifestyle
E.C.H.S. National Alumni Association 18th Biennial Reunion
ECC Newly Elected Officers, left to right: Pat Milton, Jim Brown, Marilyn Police, Pastor Vivian Byrd, Irene Burney, Randy Baker, and Ryan Tomblin. By Patrticia…