July 15, 2026
Opinion
Beyond Reason
By Rob PerezEl MariachiIt is time to consider the mariachi. Not the music. Not the history. Rather, it is time to consider the men themselves.Because…
Obituaries
News
For Georgia school districts, the financial party is over after years of flush spending
Some school districts in Georgia are eliminating vacant positions as enrollment falls and property tax growth flattens. Others are dipping into savings accounts. (Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight Local) By Jeff AmyGeorgia RecorderAfter years of spending rapidly increasing revenues on new programs and pay increases, many of Georgia’s school districts are beginning to tighten their belts.Most…
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,…
Special Sections
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…