Hercules Lemon Jr.
Hercules Lemon Jr. Hercules Lemon Jr., of Darien, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Grant Chapel Presbyterian Church, with burial to follow in Upper Mill Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday,…
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Richard F. Sanders Richard Sanders, 88, beloved husband of Ona C. Sanders, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023 at the Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. He moved to McIntosh County 18 months ago and they became members of the First Presbyterian Church of Darien. Prior to moving to Darien, they lived…
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Joseph Jenkins Joseph Jenkins of Ardoch died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Ebenezer Cemetery. Darien Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.
Read MoreCounty Manager Makes statement to dispel rumors and untruths circulating by various media
McIntosh County Manager makes statement to dispel rumors and untruths that are circulating by various media outlets and organizations The Office of the McIntosh County Manager Patrick Zoucks September 21, 2023 Re: Zoning Updates While the last few weeks have not been easy, McIntosh County has moved forward with the final segment of zoning updates…
Read MoreFrances James Leggett
Frances James Leggett Frances James Leggett, age 77, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Sears Coastal Nursing Home in Brunswick, Georgia. Frances was born May 25, 1946 in Jesup, Georgia, a daughter of Ellie and Eva Lee James. She is survived by one son, Chan Joseph (Jessica); four grandchildren, Alicia Joseph,…
Read MoreRichard Atkinson
Richard Atkinson Richard V. “ACK” Atkinson of Darien died Saturday, Sept, 16, 2023 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at Darien Funeral Home, with burial following at Georgia Veterans Cemetery in Glennville. A walkthrough viewing will be held from 4 to 6…
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Joseph Jenkins Joseph Jenkins of Ardoch died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Darien Funeral Home.
Read MoreCounty Commission votes 3-2 for 3,000 square foot homes in Hog Hammock
County Commission votes 3-2 for 3,000 square foot homes in Hog Hammock McIntosh County Commissioners voted 3 to 2 to approve an amendment that would change the maximum size of homes in historic Hog Hammock on Sapelo Island from 1,400 square feet to 3,000 square feet at its regular meeting on Sept. 12. Commissioner Davis…
Read MoreCounty work session packed with citizens concerned about Hog Hammock proposed Zoning changes
County’s work session crowded as Hog Hammock Zoning changes are considered At least 150 people jammed into the McIntosh County Courtroom on Monday, Sept. 11, for the McIntosh County Commission work session. The crowds from Sapelo, the mainland and out-of-town media were there concerning an amendment to the zoning ordinances for Hog Hammock. The public…
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Tom Watford Shellman Bluff – It is an absolute shame that we have to tell you this, but THE Tom Watford has passed away. Walter Thomas Watford was born on August 22, 1943. It is no coincidence of course, that the Georgia Bulldogs won The Rose Bowl that very same year. After graduating from Ludowici…
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