Gov. Kemp suspends McIntosh Clerk of Court for 60 Days; Committee recommends DA bring removal petition
Gov. Kemp suspends McIntosh Clerk of Court for 60 days; Committee recommends DA bring removal petition An executive order was issued on Monday, March 25, by Governor Brian Kemp to suspend Rebecca McFerrin, Clerk of McIntosh County Superior Court, for 60 days, and the investigative committee recommended District Attorney Tom Durden to bring a removal petition…
Read MoreMatt Elkins
Matt Elkins Matt Elkins, 57, of Jesup died Friday, March 22, 2019. The Ohio native and former Townsend resident had lived in Wayne County the past seven years. He was of the Baptist faith, former Georgia DOT road crewman and a “Jack of all trades”. Matt was an avid fisherman and just enjoyed the outdoors. He was…
Read MoreESPLOST Passes; Darien Brunch Referendum
ESPLOST passes Only 7.81 percent of the McIntosh County voters went to the polls for the March 19 Special Election, but those voters gave an 81.77 percent approval to continue the one percent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST). Yes: 610 (81.77%) No: 136 (18.23%) Darien Brunch Referendum passes City of…
Read MoreMcIntosh Life magazine is in The Darien News this week!
Don’t miss your 2019 Spring Issue of McIntosh Life Magazine It is a part of The Darien News This Week and is on news stands throughout McIntosh County
Read MoreKenneth Watson
Kenneth W. Watson Kenneth W. Watson died Saturday, March 16, 2019, with his wife, Patricia West Watson, and brother-in-law, Ronald Marvin West, at his side. Survivors include his stepson, Adam W. Outlaw (Emma); and adored grandson, Abraham Joseph Outlaw. Also surviving are Carleace Nunnally and Sandi Falkenhagen of Birmingham, Alabama. He is preceded in death…
Read MoreStephanie C. Vann
Stephanie C. Vann Stephanie Cheryl Vann, formerly of Crescent, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Prospect Baptist Church in Crescent, with burial to follow in Belleville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, from 5-7 p.m.…
Read MoreBernice Gibbs
Bernice Gibbs 1926-2019 Bernice was born the 4th of 9 children to Clifford and Rufus Bennett, October 18, 1926 in Lakeland, FL. Her mother was a homemaker, her father was later a ferryboat captain who transported vacationing guests like the Ford’s and Rockefeller’s from Brunswick, Georgia, to the Jekyll Island Resort, where he was also…
Read MoreViola Ford
Viola Ford Viola Ford, of Darien, died March 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Kingdom Church in Darien, with burial to follow in Upper Mill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Victory…
Read MoreHenry Simpson Holley
Henry Simpson Holley Henry Simpson Holley, 88, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, surrounded by his family. Henry Holley was born in Live Oak, Fla., but Quincy, Florida, was the place he always called home. He joined the United States Navy in 1948 and served his country honorably as a member of the Seabees. Henry was discharged from…
Read MoreCounty Manager sends memorandum to County Commissioners regarding the McIntosh County Visitors Center
County Manager sends memorandum to County Commissioners regarding the McIntosh County Visitors Center March 7, 2019 MEMORANDUM TO: MCINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM: J. Patrick Zoucks, County Manager RE: McIntosh County Visitors Center As the rumor mill continues to spin, I think it’s important to address as many rumors as…
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